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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
www.global.toshiba

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
HaoriDaiseikaiShoraiSeiyaEstia (air-to-water)

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

nzauukus (not sold)hk

Air conditioner / heat pump brands in United States

Toshiba isn’t readily sold in United States for this category.

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