Hisense Air conditioner / heat pump

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Hisense · Air conditioner / heat pump

Hisense

Mixed6/10

Chinese state-linked electronics and appliance maker, owner of Gorenje and Asko.

Founded: 1969
From: China
HQ: Qingdao, China
Owned by: Independent
Made in: China, plus Slovenia, Mexico, South Africa and others

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Air conditioner / heat pump

Mixed6/10Budget

Hisense split systems are a budget option in Australia with decent features and a generous warranty. Owners like the price but report weaker service for complex faults. Trails the Japanese brands on track record.

Good at

Low-cost split systems with smart features
Quiet indoor units
Warranty extends to 7 years if registered (AU)

Weak at

Service weaker outside cities
Some owners report long-term durability issues

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In Australia: 5-year warranty, extended to 7 years when registered online within 6 months.

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Best for: Budget buyers in Australian cities

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in Australia

Hisense is #8 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.