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Mitsubishi Electric · Air conditioner / heat pump

Mitsubishi Electric

Excellent9/10

Japanese electrical engineering group best known for air conditioning, also making premium refrigerators.

Founded
1921
From
Japan
HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Japan, Thailand and China
Also sold as
Mitsubishi
www.mitsubishielectric.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Excellent9/10Premium

Widely regarded as the safe pick for split-system heat pumps, with consistently high owner reliability scores. You pay a premium, but installers know the product well and parts support is strong.

Good at

  • Top of CHOICE and Canstar owner reliability/satisfaction surveys
  • Strong low-temperature heating on Hyper Heating models
  • Quiet indoor units and good efficiency ratings
  • Large trained installer and service network

Weak at

  • Usually dearer than equivalent Fujitsu, Haier or Samsung units
  • Wi-Fi control needs an add-on adapter on some models
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Most widely installed heat pump brand in NZ; topped Canstar Blue NZ satisfaction ratings several years running.

EcoCoreHyper Heating / HyperCoreDesigner (MSZ-LN)Ecodan (air-to-water)

Best for: buyers who want the most proven reliability and service backup

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands in New Zealand

Mitsubishi Electric is #2 of 11, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1DaikinJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
2Mitsubishi ElectricJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
3PanasonicJapan8/10GoodMid-range
4Fujitsu GeneralJapan7/10GoodMid-range
5ToshibaJapan7/10GoodMid-range
6HitachiJapan7/10GoodMid-range
7MideaChina6.5/10MixedBudget
8CarrierUnited States6/10MixedMid-range
9LGSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
10SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
11HaierChina6/10MixedBudget

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.