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Westinghouse · Fridge / freezer

Westinghouse

Good7/10

In Australia and New Zealand, a mainstream Electrolux-owned appliance brand; unrelated to the licensed Westinghouse name elsewhere.

Founded
1886
From
United States
HQ
Sydney, Australia
Owned by
Electrolux (2000, Australia/NZ appliance brand)
Made in
Thailand and China; some cooking products in Adelaide, Australia
www.westinghouse.com.au

Fridge / freezer

Good7/10Mid-range

Westinghouse is a staple in Australian and NZ kitchens, offering practical fridges at fair prices. Reliability and service are dependable. Imported from Thailand since the Orange factory closed in 2016.

Good at

  • Popular, practical top- and bottom-mount fridges
  • Wide range sized for AU/NZ kitchens
  • Good service coverage via Electrolux

Weak at

  • Fewer premium features than rivals
  • No longer made in Australia
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Top MountBottom MountFrench DoorQuad Door

Best for: AU/NZ families wanting a practical, well-serviced fridge

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Fridge / freezer brands in New Zealand

Westinghouse is #7 of 13, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BoschGermany8/10GoodMid-range
2Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand8/10GoodPremium
3Mitsubishi ElectricJapan8/10GoodPremium
4MieleGermany8/10GoodPremium
5HaierChina7/10GoodBudget
6LGSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
7WestinghouseUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
8ElectroluxSweden7/10GoodPremium
9SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
10BekoTurkey6/10MixedBudget
11HisenseChina6/10MixedBudget
12MideaChina6/10MixedBudget
13WhirlpoolUnited States6/10MixedMid-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.