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Haier · Air conditioner / heat pump

Haier

Mixed6/10

Chinese appliance giant and parent of Fisher & Paykel, GE Appliances and Candy/Hoover.

Founded
1984
From
China
HQ
Qingdao, China
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China, plus Thailand, the US, Mexico and others
www.haier.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Mixed6/10Budget

A budget-friendly option that does the job for many rooms, backed by a reasonable warranty in NZ. Reviewers see it as good value rather than a long-term reliability leader.

Good at

  • Low purchase price
  • Five-year manufacturer warranty in NZ on residential units
  • Adequate performance for single rooms

Weak at

  • Less proven reliability than the Japanese brands
  • Installer and service coverage patchier outside cities
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
TempoFlexisQuartz

Best for: budget buyers heating or cooling a single room

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in Australia

Haier is #11 of 11, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1DaikinJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
2Mitsubishi ElectricJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
3PanasonicJapan8/10GoodMid-range
4Fujitsu GeneralJapan7/10GoodMid-range
5ToshibaJapan7/10GoodMid-range
6Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesJapan7/10GoodMid-range
7HitachiJapan7/10GoodMid-range
8HisenseChina6/10MixedBudget
9LGSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
10SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
11HaierChina6/10MixedBudget

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.