Haier Air conditioner / heat pump

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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

In New Zealand: Sold via accredited installers including HRV; 5-year manufacturer warranty on residential systems.

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Best for: budget buyers heating or cooling a single room

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in New Zealand

Haier is #11 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.