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Fisher & Paykel · Dishwasher

Fisher & Paykel

Good7.5/10

New Zealand appliance maker, now owned by Haier, that still designs and engineers its products in Auckland.

Founded
1934
From
New Zealand
HQ
Auckland, New Zealand
Owned by
Haier (2012)
Made in
Thailand, China, Italy and Mexico
Also sold as
F&P, Fisher and Paykel
www.fisherpaykel.com

Dishwasher

Good7.5/10Premium

F&P's DishDrawer is unique and popular for flexibility and ergonomic design. Conventional models perform solidly. NZ owners rated it top in Canstar's 2026 dishwasher satisfaction survey, while CHOICE owner surveys put its reliability a step behind Bosch and Miele.

Good at

  • DishDrawer lets you run small loads in one drawer
  • Integrated models fit seamlessly in cabinetry
  • Good cleaning in conventional dishwashers

Weak at

  • DishDrawers hold less per drawer than standard units
  • Older DishDrawer models had reliability issues
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: DishDrawer was invented in NZ; strong local service support.

DishDrawerSeries 7/9 IntegratedFreestanding

Best for: buyers who want DishDrawer flexibility

nzauukushk (not sold)

Dishwasher brands in New Zealand

Fisher & Paykel is #4 of 10, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BoschGermany9/10ExcellentMid-range
2MieleGermany9/10ExcellentPremium
3AskoSweden8/10GoodPremium
4Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand7.5/10GoodPremium
5LGSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
6ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodMid-range
7SamsungSouth Korea6.5/10MixedMid-range
8WestinghouseUnited States6/10MixedBudget
9BekoTurkey6/10MixedBudget
10HaierChina6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.