Fisher & Paykel Fridge / freezer

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Fisher & Paykel · Fridge / freezer

Fisher & Paykel

Good8/10

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

Fridge / freezer

Good8/10Premium

F&P fridges are well designed with good temperature stability and thoughtful layouts. Consumer Reports owner surveys put the brand near the top for fridge reliability, though ice makers can be a weak spot. Especially strong in NZ and AU for integrated kitchens.

Good at

ActiveSmart temperature control keeps food fresh
Integrated column fridges for built-in kitchens
Variable-temperature drawers on many models
Strong NZ/AU service network

Weak at

Ice makers and water dispensers draw complaints
Priced above similar-sized LG or Samsung models

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

ActiveSmartSeries 7/9 IntegratedQuad Door

Best for: buyers wanting a well-designed built-in or French-door fridge

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Fridge / freezer brands in United States

Fisher & Paykel is #2 of 9, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
2	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	8/10Good	Premium
3	MieleGermany	8/10Good	Premium
4	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	LGSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
7	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
8	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
9	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

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.