PPOR Kitchen reno - Fisher & Paykel appliances?

Currently planning the PPOR renovations and the kitchen design has been somewhat of a battle until the GLW found an oven that had both decent width and height. Its a Fisher & Paykel 115lt job.

Now of course that means we're considering a matching F&P cooktop and - may as well go for the trifecta - Fridge. (She's not mentioned a dishwasher, but I wonder if this may see defection from Asko to F&P?).

Anyways, does anyone have any experience with F&P ovens, cooktops, fridges and maybe dishwashers?

Cheers,
Scott

 

Have had their two drawer dishwasher in my current PPOR for years- and its great.

Cant comment on their other appliances but they appear a good quality brand.

They do make a bit of a killer BBQ by all reports though Outdoor Grills | BBQ | Gas Barbecues | Fisher & Paykel Australia

 

I have a FP oven and fridge and they're both great.

 

Great stuff, VERY expensive.

 

I've had F&P dishdrawer and that's exactly how it performed - great storage unit wouldn't use it as a dishwasher as they leak steam which ruined the joinery. Go for Asko or Bosch or Dishlex etc.

Just because you have brand x oven, doesn't mean you need to be faithful to the brand for other kitchen components (not everyone's carpets match the blinds).

 

My 5yo F&P 900mm gas cooktop (quite expensive) in my former ppor just died, the control knobs are broken internally and its $800 for a set of 4. Utter ripoff.

 

Other than the functional benefits of a dishdrawer (Which I have looked at and ignored as its logical but also impractical AND sooo expensive ), I have found other manufacturers for better pricing and quality. Once when all goods were locally made they had a different reputation now china. thailand and mexico are where its all made. I think they may have lost their edge. - Now much like any other manufacturer.

Ask in your local good guys, bing lee or other appliance stores for their opinions. They see the complaints.