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Westinghouse

Westinghouse

Good6.6/10

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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Oven / cooktop

Good7/10Budget

The mainstream Australian and NZ oven brand, owned by Electrolux and common in rentals and new builds. It is not fancy, but it is affordable and easy to get repaired. Premium brands cook more evenly at the top end.

Good at

  • Some ovens still made in Adelaide
  • Cheap and widely available
  • Parts and service easy to find in AU/NZ

Weak at

  • Fewer premium features than European brands
  • Build quality is basic on entry models
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Built-in ovensFreestanding cookersGas and induction cooktops

Best for: Budget-conscious AU/NZ buyers and landlords

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Washing machine

Mixed6.5/10Mid-range

Westinghouse washers are mainstream AU/NZ machines with good local service through Electrolux. Wash results are fine, but owner reviews mention control faults and repairers rate them hard to fix. A middling choice.

Good at

  • EasyCare front loaders well reviewed for the price
  • Large top loaders suited to AU/NZ families
  • Electrolux service network across AU and NZ

Weak at

  • Consumer NZ rates its repairability 'Lowest'
  • Owner complaints about control faults and error codes
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
EasyCare front loadersTop loaders

Best for: AU/NZ buyers wanting a locally serviced mainstream washer

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Dishwasher

Mixed6/10Budget

Westinghouse dishwashers are affordable, practical and well supported locally. Cleaning is adequate but not top tier. Good for budget buyers in AU/NZ.

Good at

  • Affordable and widely stocked in AU/NZ
  • Good service coverage via Electrolux

Weak at

  • Basic features
  • Cleaning behind premium brands
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
FreestandingBuilt-in

Best for: AU/NZ budget buyers wanting good local service

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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.