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Midea

Midea

Mixed6.1/10

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

Air conditioner / heat pump

Mixed6.5/10Budget

Midea is one of the world's biggest AC makers, and its budget split systems and US window units get good reviews for efficiency and quiet running. A 2025 US recall of U-shaped window units dented its record. Good value where local support exists.

Good at

  • Very low prices for inverter heat pumps
  • U-shaped window AC praised as quiet and efficient
  • Makes ACs sold under many other brands

Weak at

  • U-shaped window ACs recalled in 2025 for mould risk
  • Installer and service network thin in NZ
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: 5-year domestic warranty; sold via Midea Homes, The Warehouse and TSB Living.

Aurora (NZ)U-shaped window AC (US)

Best for: Budget buyers who can check local installer support

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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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Fridge / freezer

Mixed6/10Budget

Midea fridges offer a lot of space for little money, but there is little testing or survey data to judge them. Service depends on the local seller. Suitable for second fridges and tight budgets.

Good at

  • Low prices on French-door and side-by-side models
  • Wide range including bar and compact fridges

Weak at

  • Little independent reliability data
  • Thin service network in NZ
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Sold through Midea Homes and TSB Living; 2-year warranty.

French DoorSide by SideBar fridges

Best for: Second fridges and tight budgets

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Microwave

Mixed6/10Budget

Midea builds microwaves for many brands and sells its own at low prices. Consumer Reports found defrosting good but heating uneven. A basic budget choice.

Good at

  • Low prices
  • Strong defrosting in Consumer Reports tests
  • One of the world's largest microwave makers

Weak at

  • Heating evenness only fair to mediocre in tests
  • Too little data for a reliability rating
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
CountertopOver-the-range (US)Built-in

Best for: Basic reheating on a budget

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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.