Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air conditioner / heat pump

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Good7/10

Japanese heavy-engineering group whose thermal-systems arm makes air conditioners, separate from Mitsubishi Electric.

Founded: 1884
From: Japan
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Japan, Thailand, China
Also sold as: MHI, Mitsubishi Heavy

www.mhi.com

Air conditioner / heat pump

Good7/10Mid-range

A separate company from Mitsubishi Electric that is a significant player in Australia. Owners report good reliability, though the range is less feature-rich.

Good at

Solid reliability scores in CHOICE owner surveys
Sensible pricing for a Japanese-engineered unit
Simple, robust designs favoured by some installers

Weak at

Often confused with Mitsubishi Electric, a separate company
Fewer smart features and less choice than the leaders

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In Australia: Included in CHOICE's reliability survey; sold through installers and major retailers.

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Best for: Australian buyers wanting a dependable Japanese unit at a fair price

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is #6 of 13, 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	MideaChina	6.5/10Mixed	Budget
9	CarrierUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
10	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
11	LGSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
12	SamsungSouth Korea	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
13	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.