Washer & Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement Cost (New Zealand, 2026)
Estimated $150–$450 NZD for a drain pump replacement in New Zealand, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 4 sourced repair jobs across 2 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a drain pump replacement costs, by appliance and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| Appliance | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | Won't drain | Drain pump replacement | $40–$150 NZD | $150–$300 NZD | DIY possible |
| Washing Machine | Leaking water | Drain pump / pump seal replacement | $40–$150 NZD | $150–$300 NZD | DIY possible |
| Dishwasher | Not draining | Drain pump replacement | $40–$180 NZD | $200–$400 NZD | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Noisy or loud | Drain pump replacement (worn or debris-jammed pump) | $60–$190 NZD | $250–$450 NZD | Pro recommended |
Base: 1 published national repair-cost guide (full source registry on the methodology page), published rates from 6 NZ repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated (GST-inclusive)
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.