Fujitsu General Air conditioner / heat pump

Fujitsu General · Air conditioner / heat pump

Fujitsu General

Good7/10

Japanese air-conditioner maker sold as Fujitsu; formerly part of the Fujitsu group, taken private by Paloma Rheem in 2025.

Founded: 1936
From: Japan
HQ: Kawasaki, Japan
Owned by: Paloma Rheem Holdings (2025)
Made in: Thailand and China
Also sold as: Fujitsu, General

www.fujitsu-general.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Good7/10Mid-range

A long-established mainstream choice that usually undercuts the top two on price while remaining dependable. Surveys place it a notch below Mitsubishi Electric and Daikin for satisfaction.

Good at

Good value versus Mitsubishi Electric and Daikin
Popular, well-supported range in NZ and Australia
Solid heating output in compact units

Weak at

Owner satisfaction trails Mitsubishi Electric and Daikin
Mixed installer feedback on some recent models
Ownership change in 2025 adds some uncertainty

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Sold as Fujitsu; a common installer-recommended value option.

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Best for: value-minded buyers who still want a major Japanese brand

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in New Zealand

Fujitsu General is #4 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	HitachiJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	MideaChina	6.5/10Mixed	Budget
8	CarrierUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
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.