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Haier · Washing machine

Haier

Good7/10

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

Washing machine

Good7/10Budget

Haier washers deliver good performance and features at low prices and are often picked out as value buys. Long-term reliability data is limited but not alarming. A sensible budget choice.

Good at

  • Strong features and capacity for the price
  • Direct-drive motors on most front loaders
  • Often rated good value by consumer testers

Weak at

  • Shorter long-term track record than older brands
  • Build quality feels cheaper than premium brands
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Distributed and serviced alongside sister brand Fisher & Paykel.

In Australia: Distributed and serviced alongside sister brand Fisher & Paykel.

I-Pro Series (UK)Direct Motion front loadersTop loaders (AU/NZ)

Best for: budget buyers who still want modern features

nzauukus (not sold)hk (not sold)

Washing machine brands

Haier is #6 of 16, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1MieleGermany9/10ExcellentPremium
2BoschGermany8/10GoodMid-range
3LGSouth Korea8/10GoodMid-range
4Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand7.5/10GoodMid-range
5GE AppliancesUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
6HaierChina7/10GoodBudget
7PanasonicJapan7/10GoodMid-range
8SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
9ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodMid-range
10Speed QueenUnited States7/10GoodPremium
11WestinghouseUnited States6.5/10MixedMid-range
12HisenseChina6/10MixedBudget
13MideaChina6/10MixedBudget
14BekoTurkey6/10MixedBudget
15HotpointUnited States6/10MixedBudget
16WhirlpoolUnited States6/10MixedMid-range

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.