Sourcebook
Because you want things that last. Our shortlist of appliances and hardware we actually rate — straight to the point.
Fisher & Paykel fridge
Fisher & Paykel Series 5 fridge-freezer
Offers a clean, sophisticated look with New Zealand-led design. A reliable option for everyday kitchens, with a balanced size and quiet operation.
- Capacity: 380 L
- W: 680mm D: 695mm H: 1715mm
- Noise level: 42 dB
- Energy consumption: 408 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 3-stars
- Warranty: 2 years (5 years option)
Fridge | our pick
Mitsubishi Electric White Multi Drawer Fridge/Freezer is a great pick if your fridge is always full of fresh produce yet you have limited space.
This is our pick because of the dedicated external veggie drawer and – most importantly – it has an ice cube maker!
- Capacity: 328 L
- W: 600mm D: 660mm H: 1698mm
- Noise level: 17 dB
- Warranty: 5 years
- Energy rating: 3.5-stars
- Energy consumption: 304 kWh/year
Fridge | the big boy
BoschSeries 4 Multi Door Fridge FreezerKFN96VPEAA is built for busy family life. The wide doors and big shelves make it easy to load up after a big shop, and the freezer layout keeps everyday use straightforward.
- Capacity: 573 L
- W: 905mm D: 731mm H: 1830mm
- Noise level: 38 dB
- Energy consumption: 395 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4.5-stars
- Warranty: 2 years (extendable to 5 years)
Fridge - fully integrated
Liebherr offers a selection of integrated fridges, such as the ICBNh 5173 Peak BioFresh NoFrost allowing for the installation of a plywood face. Due to it’s shallow depth it will even fit in tight spaces. German reliability, users often report 10 years+ of use.
- Capacity: 246 L
- W: 559mm D: 546mm H: 1770mm
- Noise level: 34 dB
- Energy consumption: 181 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 5.5-stars
- Warranty: 5 years
Dishwasher compact
Bosch SPU6IMS01A
A slimline 45 cm built-under dishwasher that gives you quiet, reliable performance in a compact footprint.
A practical choice when space is tight but you still want solid everyday performance. This model is our pick because it tends to do a better job at cleaning than ‘dish drawers’.
- Capacity: 11 place settings
- W: 448 mm D: 573 mm H: 815 mm
- Noise level: 46 dB
- Energy rating: 3.5-stars
- Warranty: 2 years (5-year option)
Dishwasher – compact integrated
Miele G 5481 SCVi SL Active Fully integrated dishwasher 45cm
This compact 45 cm fully integrated dishwasher offers premium build quality and quiet, long-term performance. It fits flush behind a plywood panel to match your kitchen joinery, making it a sleek choice when you want seamless design.
- Capacity: 14 place settings
- W: 598 mm D: 570 mm H: 805-870 mm
- Noise level: 46 dB
- Energy rating: 4.5-stars
- Warranty: 2 years (5 years option)
Dishwasher – our pick
Miele G 5000 SCU Active Plus
Built-under dishwashers in tried-and-tested Miele quality at an affordable entry-level price.
Miele dishwashers consistently outlast the competition. Quiet, efficient and dependable.
- Capacity: 14 place settings
- W: 598 mm D: 600 mm H: 845 mm
- Noise level: 45 dB
- Energy consumption: 266 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4-stars
- Warranty: Up to 5 years
Dishwasher – fully integrated
Miele G 5053 SCVi Active
A fully-integrated option that allows install of a plywood face to match the rest of your kitchen. Quiet, refined and engineered to last. This is our go-to when clients want a long-term, low-maintenance choice.
- Capacity: 14 place settings
- W: 598 mm D: 570 mm H: 805–870 mm (adjustable)
- Noise level: 42 dB
- Energy consumption: 220 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4.5-stars
- Warranty: Up to 5 years
Cooktop - our pick
Bosch Series 6 60 cm Induction Cooktop
This cooktop brings high-performance flexibility to the benchtop. With four zones, advanced touch controls and a sleek flush-fit design, it's ideal for modern kitchens.
Note: To avoid complications with installation, we recommend choosing cooktop and oven from the same brand.
- Capacity: 4 cooking zones
- W: 592 mm D: 522 mm H: 51 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
Cooking with gas
Bosch PCH6A5I90A 60 cm Gas Cooktop
This Series 6 cooktop is a solid pick if you prefer cooking with gas. It gives you steady heat, quick response, and a powerful dual-wok burner for those nights you really want to crank it.
- Capacity: 4 burners
- W: 582 mm D: 520 mm H: 51 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
Cooktop - large family
Bosch PIV931HC1E 90 cm Induction Cooktop
This 90 cm induction cooktop delivers premium performance for large-format kitchens. With five cooking zones, including a triple-ring zone, it provides flexibility and power for serious cooking setups. Ideal for entertaining and everyday family meals.
- Capacity: 5 cooking zones
- W: 918 mm D: 522 mm H: 51 mm (cut-out width ~880 mm)
- Warranty: 2 years
Oven - our pick
Bosch Series 6 90 cm Built-in Oven VBD578FS0
A 60 cm built-in oven that complements the Bosch 60cm cooktop. With multiple cooking functions, clean styling and solid performance, it’s a reliable partner appliance.
Tip: do you have room for an oven at eye height? Life changing!
- Capacity: 71 L
- W: 594 mm D: 568 mm H: 595 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
Oven - large family
Bosch Series 6 90 cm Built-in Oven VBD578FS0
This 90 cm wide built-in oven from Bosch’s Series 6 line offers professional-level functionality and a sleek, high-end finish — great when you want a statement appliance that matches large-format kitchen design and pairs with a premium cooktop.
- Capacity: 112 L
- W: 900 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
Oven – the double wammy
Bosch MBG578FS3A Series 6 Built‑in Double Oven
If you’ve got the space and want that eye-height convenience, this one’s for you. This Series 6 double oven makes cooking feel like a pro setup—two full-size cavities, pyrolytic self-cleaning, and plenty of head-room for big dishes or baking spreads.
- Capacity: 71 L main cavity
- W: 594 mm H: 888 mm D: 550 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
Rangehood - most popular
Bosch Series 6 60 cm Integrated Rangehood
This rangehood brings premium extraction performance with a sleek, built-in design that complements your kitchen ensemble. Ideal when you want functionality and aesthetics in one.
- W: 597 mm D: 298 mm H: 340 mm
- Noise level: 50 dB (min) / 73 dB (max)
- Warranty: 2 years
Rangehood - our pick
Fisher & Paykel 60 cm Integrated Rangehood with External Motor
When you want serious extraction power without the noise in the kitchen zone, this Fisher & Paykel 60 cm integrated rangehood with external motor is ideal.
This unit is our pick because having a quiet rangehood means you can still have a conversation while you’re cooking.
- W: 530 mm D: 280 mm H: 316 mm
- Noise level: 40 dB at speed 1
- Warranty: 2 years
Rangehood - large family
Bosch 90 cm Integrated Rangehood (Series 6 – DBB97AM60A)
This 90 cm integrated rangehood from Bosch delivers premium extraction and seamless design integration for modern kitchens. With edge-to-edge extraction, touch-control operation and flush-fitting installation, it’s ideal for when you want both high performance and a clean, built-in aesthetic.
- W: 897 mm D: 298 mm H: 340 mm
- Noise level: Max 73 dB / Min 50 dB
- Warranty: 2 years
Washing machine - most popular
Fisher & Paykel 8 kg Front‑Load Washing Machine
A Kiwi-favourite front-loader that balances performance, value and local support.
- Capacity: 8 kg
- W: 600 mm D: 590 mm H: 850 mm
- Energy Consumption: 310 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4-stars
- Warranty: 2 years
Washing machine - our pick
LG 8 kg Front Load Washing Machine (WV1‑1208W)
The LG front-load washer is our pick because it has more features such as Direct Drive and a steam-based cycle.
- Capacity: 8 kg
- W: 600 mm D: 550 mm H: 850 mm
- Noise level: Designed for quiet operation with Inverter Direct Drive motor
- Energy consumption 313 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4-stars
- Warranty: 2 years
Washing machine - most reliable
Miele WCA020 WCS Active Front‑Load Washing Machine
A preferred choice for those who want maximum durability and outstanding build quality—the kind of appliance you buy once and forget about for 10+ years.
- Capacity: 7 kg
- W: 596 mm D: 636 mm H: 850 mm
- Noise level: ~50 dB (wash cycle) / ~72 dB (spin cycle)
- Energy consumption: 236 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 4-stars
- Warranty: 2 years (5 years option)
Dryer - most popular
Fisher & Paykel 8 kg Series 5 Heat-Pump Dryer
A Kiwi-designed favourite balancing performance and value. No need for external venting, allowing your dryer to be placed anywhere in your home.
- Capacity: 8 kg
- W: 600 mm D: 650 mm H: 850 mm
- Energy consumption: 155 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 7-stars
Dryer - our pick
LG 8 kg Heat-Pump Dryer (DVH5-08W)
The LG heat-pump dryer is our pick because it dries more evenly, runs quieter and uses less power than a standard condenser dryer. The inverter system gives smoother, more consistent cycles, and it’s one of the most energy-efficient dryers on the market.
- Capacity: 8 kg
- W: 600 mm D: 690 mm H: 850 mm
- Energy consumption: 115 kWh/year
- Energy rating: 9-stars
- Warranty: 2 years parts and labour + 8 years on inverter compressor / motor (parts only)
Dryer - most reliable
Miele TWD640WP Heat-Pump Dryer (9 kg)
For those who want build quality that lasts and drying performance that works load after load, this is the one. With Miele’s heat-pump technology, EcoDry system and top-tier engineering, it’s designed to deliver years of dependable service.
- Capacity: 9 kg
- W: 596 mm D: 643 mm H: 850 mm
- Energy consumption: 110 kWh/year Energy rating: 10-Stars
- Noise level: 66 dB
- Warranty: 2 years