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Fisher & Paykel

Good7/10

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

Clothes dryer

Good7/10Mid-range

F&P offers a sensible range from basic vented dryers to efficient heat pump units. Performance is solid rather than standout. Good local support is the main advantage.

Good at

  • Heat pump dryers with good energy efficiency
  • Simple, wall-mountable vented dryers
  • Moisture sensing to avoid over-drying
  • Strong service network in NZ and AU

Weak at

  • Heat pump models cost more than Haier/Beko equivalents
  • Vented models are expensive to run
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Heat pump dryersVented dryersCondenser dryers

Best for: NZ/AU buyers pairing with an F&P washer

nzauuk (not sold)us (not sold)hk (not sold)

Clothes dryer brands

Fisher & Paykel is #8 of 10, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1MieleGermany9/10ExcellentPremium
2BoschGermany8/10GoodMid-range
3LGSouth Korea8/10GoodMid-range
4GE AppliancesUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
5HaierChina7/10GoodBudget
6SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
7ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodMid-range
8Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand7/10GoodMid-range
9BekoTurkey6/10MixedBudget
10SimpsonAustralia6/10MixedBudget

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.