Haier
1,600
Australians search it monthly
Split, installed
$1,500 – $3,100
Typical 2026 range, confirmed on the invoice
Warranty
5 years
Parts and labour, the Australian standard to insist on
Best for
Budget buys where the Fisher & Paykel service link adds real reassurance.
Haier is the largest appliance maker on earth and owns Fisher & Paykel, which is the detail that matters locally: warranty and service in Australia lean on that established network rather than a startup importer.
Pricing sits squarely in the value tier: bedroom splits installing around $1,500 to $2,000 in 2026, living-area units from the mid twos.
The units themselves are simple modern inverters. Efficiency is respectable, controls are basic but fine, and service techs report them as easy to work on.
The choice inside the value tier usually comes down to Haier versus Hisense versus Kelvinator at very similar money. Haier's service story is the differentiator; Hisense often edges the efficiency figures; Kelvinator trades on the old Australian name.
Same placement advice as the whole tier: excellent in rentals and secondary rooms, think harder for the room where you sleep every night.
Where it earns the money
- Backed by the Fisher & Paykel service network in Australia and NZ
- Sharp pricing with regular trade specials
- Simple, serviceable units
Watch-outs before you sign
- Same bedroom-noise and longevity caveats as the rest of the value tier
- Range naming overlaps with Fisher & Paykel models — quote the exact model
Our verdict
Beside Hisense at the same price, either is defensible. The F&P service network is Haier's honest edge.
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