Toshiba Air conditioner / heat pump

Toshiba · Air conditioner / heat pump

Toshiba

Good7/10

Japanese industrial group that still makes hard drives; its air-conditioning arm now belongs to Carrier and its TV brand to Hisense.

Founded: 1875
From: Japan
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Owned by: Japan Industrial Partners-led consortium (2023)
Made in: Japan and Asian plants; many Toshiba-branded goods are made by licensees

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Air conditioner / heat pump

Good7/10Mid-range

Toshiba air conditioners come from Toshiba Carrier, wholly owned by Carrier since 2022, not from Toshiba Corporation. They are well regarded by installers and backed by a strong warranty in NZ.

Good at

Made by Toshiba Carrier, a long-standing HVAC maker
Good cold-climate heating on premium models
Long warranty offered in NZ through AHI Carrier

Weak at

Smaller retail presence than Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin
Model range and support differ a lot by country

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Distributed by AHI Carrier, which offers a 10-year parts-and-labour warranty.

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Best for: buyers who value a long warranty and solid heating performance

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Air conditioner / heat pump brands

Toshiba is #5 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.