Spark Appliance Repair
10 yrs in businessSan Diego, CA
5.0264 reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 264 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Refrigerator Installation · Washer Repair +8 more
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Fisher & Paykel appliance repair
Fisher & Paykel sells refrigeration, drawer and conventional dishwashers, laundry, cooking and ventilation in the US, with the drawer dishwasher as the format the brand is best known for. 10 directory businesses in 8 states name Fisher & Paykel among the brands serviced. Have the model and serial number ready — on a premium machine that is what decides which part the technician brings, and whether it is already on the van.
- Fisher & Paykel pros
- 10
- States
- 8
- Appliance lines
- 7
- Licensed
- 9
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Price tier
- Premium
Top-rated Fisher & Paykel repair pros
All 10 listed businesses servicing Fisher & Paykel, sorted by rating then review count.
NY Refrigerator Repair Specialists
10 yrs in businessNew York, NY
5.0143 reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 143 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Ice Maker Repair · Freezer Repair +4 more
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Cheyenne, WY
5.02 reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Orlando, FL
4.91,409 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 1409 reviews
Cooktop Repair · Dishwasher Repair · Dryer Repair +7 more
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New England Appliance Service
23 yrs in businessBoston, MA
4.9178 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
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Rose City Appliance Service
21 yrs in businessPortland, OR
4.9178 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
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Top Notch Appliance Service
15 yrs in businessDetroit, MI
4.994 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
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Best Service Company Appliance Repair
62 yrs in businessDenver, CO
4.72,200 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 2200 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
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Land O' Lakes, FL
4.740 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Dishwasher Repair · Washer Repair +5 more
JM Appliance Service
24 yrs in businessWorcester, MA
4.640 reviewsRated 4.6 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
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What servicing a Fisher & Paykel involves
Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.
The drawer dishwasher is the reason this brand needs its own conversation. A double unit is two complete machines in one cabinet — two motors, two wash circuits, two lid seals — and a technician who has never opened one is slower and less certain than one who has. It also changes what a symptom means. A fault confined to a single drawer points at that drawer's own components rather than at anything shared, which is a genuinely useful thing to say when you book. Elsewhere the brand behaves the way premium equipment generally does: obtainable components at OEM prices, resolved against the model and serial, and often arriving through a distributor rather than off a shelf.
- Price tier
- Premium · 1.5× typical new price
- Parts usually come from
- Retailers and brand distributors
- Brand-authorised technician
- Not usually required
- Appliance lines built
- 7
Who can do the work
Most independent technicians work on this tier, but ask whether they have had factory training on the line. Control boards, inverter drives and door mechanisms diverge enough between premium platforms that experience is not interchangeable.
Before you call about your Fisher & Paykel
- If only one drawer is affected, say so. It moves the diagnosis to that drawer's own lid seal, motor or pump and away from anything the two share.
- Ask whether the technician has serviced a drawer dishwasher. It is a distinct mechanism and the answer is worth having before the visit.
- The lid seal on a drawer machine is a wear item and the first suspect on a leak from a single drawer.
- Do not load a drawer past its rack pattern. A lid that cannot close cleanly reads as a leak or a cycle fault.
- Components are ordered against the model and serial number and often come through a distributor, so ask about lead time when you get the price.
- Conventional dishwashers, refrigeration and cooking under this badge are serviced normally — the drawer question only applies to the drawer machines.
Fisher & Paykel appliance lines, and who services them here
What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.
| Appliance | Fisher & Paykel line | Listed pros | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven & Range repair | Yes | 10 | Parts & prices |
| Refrigerator repair | Yes | 10 | Parts & prices |
| Dishwasher repair | Yes | 9 | Parts & prices |
| Dryer repair | Yes | 9 | Parts & prices |
| Washer repair | Yes | 9 | Parts & prices |
| Freezer repair | Yes | 5 | Parts & prices |
| Range Hood repair | Yes | 4 | Parts & prices |
| Ice Maker repair | Not this brand | 5 | Parts & prices |
| Wine Cooler repair | Not this brand | 5 | Parts & prices |
| Microwave repair | Not this brand | 2 | Parts & prices |
Common faults on Fisher & Paykel categories
74 step-by-step guides cover the categories Fisher & Paykel builds, spread across 7 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.
Refrigerator Not Cooling
RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900
If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.
Freezer Frost Buildup
FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450
If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.
Dishwasher Not Cleaning
DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400
If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.
Washer Won't Drain
WasherModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$130Pro $150–$400
If the drain path is completely clear, the pump impeller turns freely, and the pump is still silent when the machine calls for drain, the fault is in the wiring harness, the motor control or the main board — and boards run $150–$400, are rarely returnable once fitted, and are not worth buying on a guess. A burnt-plastic smell from the pump area means the motor has failed and, more importantly, that something ran it stalled for a long time, so find the obstruction before fitting the new part. Water backing up out of the standpipe is a plumbing job, not an appliance repair.
Dryer Not Heating
DryerModerate45–120 minutesDIY $5–$70Pro $150–$400
On a gas dryer, anything past swapping the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils — adjusting the burner, opening the gas valve body, or touching the supply line — is licensed trade work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted at home. On an electric dryer, get an electrician rather than an appliance technician if the outlet, cord or terminal block shows scorching, if a leg of the 240-volt supply is genuinely missing, or if the breaker trips the moment the element energises. And if every heating component tests good but the element still never gets power, the fault is in the timer or the control board — a diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at.
Oven Not Heating Evenly
Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400
If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.
Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting
Range HoodEasy45–120 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $150–$500
If the filters, damper, cap, blower wheel and duct are all clear and the fan still moves little air, the blower motor is failing — often audible as a motor running noticeably slower or hotter than it should. Motor replacement runs $60 to $180 for the part and is a moderate job on most hoods. Call a professional for ductwork that runs inside a wall or ceiling and cannot be inspected, for any hood that needs to be rerouted or newly ducted to the exterior, and to size and install makeup air. If the hood is hardwired and you are not confident working in the junction box with the circuit confirmed dead, that is an electrician's job.
Refrigerator Leaking Water
RefrigeratorModerate30–90 minutesDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400
If the leak is coming from the sealed system — an oily residue around a weld joint, or frost forming on the suction line — stop. That is refrigerant, and repairing it requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment. Likewise, if you have cleared the drain twice and it keeps freezing solid, the defrost heater or defrost thermostat is failing and the whole defrost circuit needs testing.
66 more guides cover the categories Fisher & Paykel builds. Browse the full library.
Fisher & Paykel parts: cost and where to buy
OEM parts cost noticeably more and the aftermarket is thinner, so expect an order-and-return visit on anything past the common failures. Because the machine is worth more, a part that would total a budget unit is often still the right call here.
For Fisher & Paykel, parts are usually sourced through retailers and brand distributors. Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components; ask whether a quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.
| Part | Appliance | Typical price | DIY difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Filter | Refrigerator | $25–$60 | Easy |
| Door Gasket | Refrigerator | $30–$80 | Easy |
| Condenser Fan Motor | Refrigerator | $50–$150 | Moderate |
| Thermal Fuse | Dryer | $5–$20 | Easy |
| Heating Element | Dryer | $20–$60 | Moderate |
| Drain Pump | Washer | $30–$80 | Moderate |
| Lid Switch | Washer | $15–$40 | Easy |
| Spray Arm | Dishwasher | $15–$40 | Easy |
| Inlet Valve | Dishwasher | $15–$40 | Moderate |
| Bake Element | Oven & Range | $15–$40 | Easy |
| Oven Temperature Sensor | Oven & Range | $15–$30 | Easy |
| Evaporator Fan Motor | Refrigerator | $40–$120 | Moderate |
| Start Relay and Overload | Refrigerator | $12–$45 | Easy |
| Water Inlet Valve | Refrigerator | $30–$95 | Moderate |
| Defrost Thermostat | Refrigerator | $15–$50 | Moderate |
| Defrost Heater | Refrigerator | $30–$95 | Advanced |
| Thermistor | Refrigerator | $10–$35 | Moderate |
| Ice Maker Assembly | Refrigerator | $80–$260 | Moderate |
| Main Control Board | Refrigerator | $90–$340 | Moderate |
| Door Lock Assembly | Washer | $40–$140 | Moderate |
| Drive Belt | Washer | $15–$50 | Moderate |
| Water Inlet Valve | Washer | $25–$85 | Moderate |
| Shock Absorbers and Suspension Rods | Washer | $30–$100 | Moderate |
| Motor Coupler | Washer | $15–$45 | Moderate |
| Door Boot Seal | Washer | $60–$190 | Advanced |
| Tub Bearing Kit | Washer | $35–$160 | Advanced |
| Cycling and High-Limit Thermostats | Dryer | $10–$40 | Easy |
| Drive Belt | Dryer | $12–$45 | Moderate |
| Drum Rollers and Idler Pulley | Dryer | $20–$70 | Moderate |
| Gas Igniter | Dryer | $20–$65 | Moderate |
| Gas Valve Coil Kit | Dryer | $20–$65 | Moderate |
| Door Switch | Dryer | $10–$40 | Easy |
| Blower Wheel | Dryer | $20–$70 | Moderate |
| Moisture Sensor Bars | Dryer | $15–$50 | Easy |
| Drain Pump | Dishwasher | $35–$120 | Moderate |
| Door Latch and Switch Assembly | Dishwasher | $20–$80 | Easy |
| Heating Element | Dishwasher | $25–$85 | Moderate |
| Float Switch | Dishwasher | $10–$35 | Easy |
| Door Gasket | Dishwasher | $20–$75 | Easy |
| Rack Roller and Adjuster Kit | Dishwasher | $12–$50 | Easy |
| Detergent Dispenser | Dishwasher | $30–$100 | Moderate |
| Circulation Pump and Motor | Dishwasher | $90–$330 | Advanced |
| Broil Element | Oven & Range | $20–$75 | Easy |
| Oven Igniter | Oven & Range | $25–$90 | Moderate |
| Surface Burner Igniter | Oven & Range | $20–$95 | Moderate |
| Radiant Surface Element | Oven & Range | $25–$100 | Moderate |
| Infinite Switch | Oven & Range | $20–$70 | Moderate |
| Oven Door Gasket | Oven & Range | $20–$80 | Easy |
| Oven Door Hinges | Oven & Range | $30–$120 | Moderate |
| Electronic Control Board | Oven & Range | $90–$380 | Moderate |
| Start Relay and Overload | Freezer | $12–$45 | Easy |
| Door Gasket | Freezer | $40–$140 | Easy |
| Temperature Control Thermostat | Freezer | $25–$90 | Moderate |
| Defrost Thermostat | Freezer | $15–$50 | Moderate |
| Defrost Timer | Freezer | $25–$80 | Moderate |
| Evaporator Fan Motor | Freezer | $40–$130 | Moderate |
| Defrost Heater | Freezer | $30–$100 | Advanced |
| Lid Hinge and Lock | Freezer | $12–$60 | Easy |
| Grease Filter | Range Hood | $15–$65 | Easy |
| Charcoal Filter | Range Hood | $15–$55 | Easy |
| Blower Wheel | Range Hood | $20–$80 | Moderate |
| Blower Motor | Range Hood | $60–$260 | Moderate |
| Speed Switch | Range Hood | $12–$90 | Easy |
| Light Socket and Lamp | Range Hood | $8–$40 | Easy |
| Damper Flap | Range Hood | $10–$40 | Easy |
Prices are typical ranges for the category, not Fisher & Paykel quotes. Expect OEM components on this tier to sit at or above the top of each range.
Fisher & Paykel repair by state
Every state with a listed Fisher & Paykel business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.
Fisher & Paykel repair — common questions
Do I need a technician authorised by Fisher & Paykel, or will any repair company do?
Fisher & Paykel sits in the premium tier. Most independent technicians work on this tier, but ask whether they have had factory training on the line. Control boards, inverter drives and door mechanisms diverge enough between premium platforms that experience is not interchangeable. While the appliance is still inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before you book anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a warranty claim.
Are Fisher & Paykel parts expensive, and where do they come from?
OEM parts cost noticeably more and the aftermarket is thinner, so expect an order-and-return visit on anything past the common failures. Because the machine is worth more, a part that would total a budget unit is often still the right call here. For Fisher & Paykel specifically, parts are usually sourced through: Retailers and brand distributors. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
One drawer works and the other does not. Is that one repair or two?
Almost certainly one, and a smaller one than you fear. A double drawer dishwasher is two independent machines sharing a cabinet and a water supply, so a fault in one drawer generally lives in that drawer's own motor, pump, lid mechanism or seal. Anything shared — the inlet, the drain connection, the power supply — would normally take both drawers with it. Tell the technician which drawer and what it does, and the visit gets shorter.
Water is escaping from under the top drawer. What is the usual cause?
Start with the lid seal and the lid mechanism on that drawer. These machines seal at the top rather than at a front door, so the seal and the closing mechanism are what stand between the wash and your kitchen, and both are wear items. Loading past the rack pattern can also stop the lid closing cleanly and produce the same symptom. Look along the seal for splits, flat spots and trapped debris before you call; it is visible with the drawer open.
Are Fisher & Paykel parts hard to get in the US?
Obtainable rather than hard, but often through a distributor instead of a local shelf, which shows up as lead time rather than as availability. Give the model and serial number early so the right component is identified first time, and ask for the expected wait alongside the price. On a premium machine the repair is usually worth doing; what is worth planning around is the gap between visits.
How do I find Fisher & Paykel repair near me?
This page lists 10 listed businesses across 8 states whose profile names Fisher & Paykel among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which Fisher & Paykel appliances can be repaired?
Fisher & Paykel sells refrigeration, drawer and conventional dishwashers, laundry, cooking and ventilation in the US, with the drawer dishwasher as the format the brand is best known for. Listed Fisher & Paykel pros currently cover refrigerator, oven & range, washer, dryer, dishwasher, ice maker and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my Fisher & Paykel appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. If only one drawer is affected, say so. It moves the diagnosis to that drawer's own lid seal, motor or pump and away from anything the two share. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my Fisher & Paykel appliance, or should I replace it?
Machines built to be repaired rather than replaced, which changes the calculation on an expensive part. The site's value estimator prices premium machines at 1.5× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.
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