Daikin Air conditioner / heat pump

Daikin · Air conditioner / heat pump

Daikin

Excellent9/10

Japanese company focused on air conditioning and refrigerants; one of the world's largest HVAC makers and owner of Goodman in the US.

Founded: 1924
From: Japan
HQ: Osaka, Japan
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, China, the US and Europe

www.daikin.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Excellent9/10Premium

The world's largest air-conditioning specialist and a co-leader with Mitsubishi Electric on reliability and satisfaction. Its broad range means there is a Daikin for most budgets, backed by an extensive dealer network.

Good at

Makes its own compressors and refrigerant tech
Very wide range from budget splits to designer and ducted
Strong efficiency and quiet operation across the range
Excellent owner satisfaction in NZ and AU surveys

Weak at

Premium models priced at or above Mitsubishi Electric
App and Wi-Fi experience varies by model and market

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

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Best for: anyone wanting a top-tier brand with the widest model choice

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in Australia

Daikin is #1 of 11, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	DaikinJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	Mitsubishi ElectricJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
3	PanasonicJapan	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fujitsu GeneralJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	ToshibaJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	HitachiJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
9	LGSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
10	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
11	HaierChina	6/10Mixed	Budget

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.