LG Air conditioner / heat pump

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LG · Air conditioner / heat pump

LG

Mixed6/10

South Korean electronics and appliance giant (founded as GoldStar) and part of the LG Group.

Founded: 1958
From: South Korea
HQ: Seoul, South Korea
Owned by: LG Corporation (holding company of the LG Group)
Made in: South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Poland, Mexico, the US and others
Also sold as: LG Electronics, GoldStar, LG

www.lg.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Mixed6/10Mid-range

LG offers capable, well-priced split systems with good smart features, but HVAC specialists generally rank it below the Japanese brands for long-term reliability and service.

Good at

Competitive pricing and frequent retail deals
Good app control via LG ThinQ
Artcool models have distinctive styling

Weak at

Installer network thinner than HVAC specialists
Reliability reputation behind the Japanese leaders

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

ArtcoolDualCoolTherma V (air-to-water)

Best for: cost-conscious buyers who want app control and modern styling

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in Hong Kong

LG is #7 of 8, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	DaikinJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	Mitsubishi ElectricJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
3	PanasonicJapan	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	ToshibaJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
5	HitachiJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	CarrierUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
7	LGSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
8	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-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.