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Midea · Washing machine

Midea

Mixed6/10

One of the world's largest appliance and HVAC makers; builds for many other brands and owns Toshiba's appliance arm (2016) and KUKA.

Founded: 1968
From: China
HQ: Foshan, China
Owned by: Independent
Made in: China, plus plants worldwide
Also sold as: Midea Group

www.midea.com

Washing machine

Mixed6/10Budget

Midea makes cheap, well-featured washers and builds appliances for many other brands. Long-term reliability data is thin, and owners report slow parts and service. Good value if service is available locally.

Good at

Very low prices for inverter front loaders
Steam wash and large drums at budget prices
Built by one of the world's biggest appliance makers

Weak at

Little independent long-term reliability data
Service patchy; owners report slow parts

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Sold mainly through Midea Homes and The Warehouse; 2-year warranty, 3 years on Steam Wash models.

Steam Wash front loadersTop loaders

Best for: Budget buyers happy to trade service for price

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Washing machine brands

Midea is #13 of 16, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	HaierChina	7/10Good	Budget
7	PanasonicJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
10	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
11	WestinghouseUnited States	6.5/10Mixed	Mid-range
12	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
13	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
14	BekoTurkey	6/10Mixed	Budget
15	HotpointUnited States	6/10Mixed	Budget
16	WhirlpoolUnited States	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.