There are at least 40 air conditioner manufacturers on the Russian market, mainly from Japan, China and Southeast Asian countries. Taking into account the fact that each manufacturer produces at least a dozen models of air conditioners, it is impossible to list all brands of air conditioners, a list of the best models within one article, and there is no point. It is much more useful to simply convey to the reader an expert opinion: which brand of air conditioners is better.
We have already provided the top 10 air conditioner manufacturers and reliability ratings. Now let's try to expand this rating of air conditioning companies and make the necessary explanations.
Daikin logo
The undisputed leader is the company. Suffice it to say that the average service life of a Daikin air conditioner is 105,120 hours of continuous operation, while an air conditioner - 61,320 hours - is only 26,280 hours.
Daikin launched the production of systems capable of operating in Antarctic frosts (down to -50°C, but only for cooling), and was one of the first to begin converting its air conditioners to R410 freon, which is safe for the ozone layer.
Daikin air conditioner in the interior Daikin is the only company that has transferred production not from Europe to Asia, but from Asia to Western Europe: air conditioners under this brand are assembled in Japan, Thailand, China and Belgium.
The experts’ unanimous answer to the question: “ What are the best air conditioners?? - Daikin.
The Mitsubishi Electric company is somewhat inferior to Daikin in terms of product lifespan, but it has mastered the production of air conditioners capable of heating an apartment in winter, at temperatures outside the window below -15°C. This is a significant competitive advantage, because Operating an air conditioner for heating is cheaper than using conventional electric heaters for this purpose.
Mitsubishi Electric logo To the top rating of household air conditioners also includes: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, General (Fujitsu, Fuji). All these four brands are characterized by high quality components and assembly, a very low failure rate (no more than 1 in 300 air conditioners produced), and a developed self-diagnosis system that protects the air conditioner from improper operation.
If they ask: “Recommend a good air conditioner,” then you can safely recommend these brands. Unless, of course, you take into account their price - about $1200 for a two-kilowatt device!
Toshiba air conditioner in the interior Next group air conditioners in quality rating— , Sanyo, Hitachi, Aermec, McQuay, Sharp, Carrier, Hyunday. As you can see, non-Japanese brands have also entered this group: Aermec - Italian, McQuay - American (assembled in Malaysia), Hyunday - Korean.
In general, this group is not much inferior to the four leaders in terms of reliability, but “falls short in detail”: the simplified self-diagnosis system does not always prevent improper operation of the devices, a noisy outdoor unit can disturb particularly sensitive neighbors at night, etc.
But the price of air conditioners in this group is a quarter, or even one and a half times lower.
Duct air conditioner McQuay It is interesting to note that McQuay specialists pay great attention to deodorization and air purification, and Hyunday air conditioners are the quietest in this group.
In this article we only list brands of air conditioners for apartments, but we must also proceed from the fact that semi-industrial split systems may also be suitable for cottages and country houses. In this case, experts recommend that users pay attention to the already mentioned products of the McQuay company: the achievements of US engineers over a long period of time developed split systems for exhibition halls and workshops, and this made the developments of this company attractive in terms of maintaining climate control in large rooms .
Ballu air conditioner in the interior The third group unites Chinese air conditioners: brands Ballu, Haier, Midea, Kentatsu, Jax with the Korean LG, Samsung, Malayan Acson, French Airwell (Chinese assembly), Israeli Electra (Chinese assembly) joining them.
The number of failures in this group reaches 1 in 100 air conditioners; they do not have a self-diagnosis system; Trouble-free operation is possible only if the instructions are strictly followed; they have a noisy outdoor unit. But their price is 2 times lower than that of group II air conditioners.
Elenberg air conditioner in the interior The most imperfect in terms of reliability air conditioner brands, reviews experts testify that these are Chinese Dantex, Pioneer, Tadiran, Chigo, Aeg, Vectra, Delonghi, Bork, Beko, Vitek, Techno, Elenberg. Many of the listed brands are of European origin, but production, etc., has long been transferred to the Middle Kingdom.
Their price, as a rule, does not exceed $300.
Which air conditioner is better to choose?
If the reader decides that the above information clearly answers the question: “ Which air conditioner is better to buy? - this is a mistaken opinion. There are additional factors. For example, modern home air conditioners can be either cooling-only or capable of both cooling and heating (reversible). In the development of the latter, Mitsubishi is among the leaders. Its air conditioners can “pump” heat into the apartment at fairly low outside temperatures. In developing this know-how, Mitsibishi specialists were ahead of Daikin.
Choosing an air conditioner is a difficult matter But consider whether you need to spend the extra $400 if that money is available best brands of air conditioners from the second group of the rating plus several good electric heaters?
Request " Recommend an air conditioner for the apartment” most often comes across a counter question: “How much are you willing to spend on a split system?” But price is not always the decisive argument for the optimal choice.
Everyone knows that air conditioners are divided into two types: conventional (in which the compressor operates intermittently) and inverter, in which the compressor operates continuously, ensuring minimal deviations of the room temperature from the set value. The problem with conventional air conditioners is their inertia: either the room becomes too hot, or a stream of cold air blows out of the air conditioner, under which it will not take long for you to catch a cold.
You can catch a cold and get sick under the blast of cold air from an air conditioner. Inverters do not have these disadvantages, but their price is, on average, $200 higher. In addition, the production technology of an inversion device is so complex that not all companies are able to maintain stable quality of products of such complexity.
Therefore, when they ask “ Help with choosing an air conditioner“, it is not always possible to give a definite answer: a conventional air conditioner from a manufacturer from rating group II may turn out to be better than an inverter from group III.
Air conditioner service center Another answer to the question: “ Which air conditioner brand is better to choose?? — The one whose service center is in your city.
This advice especially applies to non-Muscovites, residents of medium and small cities. The fact is that companies in rating groups I and II have an extensive service network; most companies of groups III and IV - not at all! And go for spare parts to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, etc. For residents of small towns, it may be more expensive than immediately buying a good air conditioner from a recognized manufacturer that has a developed network of service companies.
On-site air conditioning service As the British say: “We are not rich enough to buy cheap things!”
So the answer to the question is: “ Which brand of conditioner is better?? is not as simple as it might seem.
Before purchasing a household air conditioner, every potential buyer studies the market of popular brands. Choosing which air conditioning company is the best is not easy. The assortment of Russian stores is annually replenished with new brands, many of which are unknown to consumers. Different companies focus on different characteristics of split systems. You should choose based on personal preferences and specific requirements for a home air conditioner.
Whirlpool
An American manufacturer that previously specialized in the production of washing machines. Whirpool produces floor and wall split systems. The main feature is the microprocessors built into the devices that monitor the current indoor climate. Depending on the comfort of the temperature, Whirpool air conditioners independently launch cooling or heating programs. 
Hisense
When choosing which brand is best to install at home, you cannot ignore Hisense. The company offers a line of models from the most budget to luxury air conditioners. The range also includes higher power options for larger spaces. 
Aeronik
The brand's air conditioners are popular all over the world. Brand devices are manufactured in Europe, China, and Asian countries. Aeronik is aimed at people who select high quality products. When thinking about which company to buy an air conditioner, it is better to give preference to Aeronik if the preferred qualities of the devices are style, performance, and additional functionality. 
Rix
The company produces economy class air conditioners. Despite the average and low cost of products, Rix offers split systems of satisfactory quality. Most models have built-in additional functions for self-cleaning and diagnostics, and monitoring the indoor climate. 
Beko
The Beko brand of air conditioners are economical and powerful household appliances of all types, popular in the market. Beko offers a huge selection of split systems with additional features that are durable. 
Neoclima
The manufacturer Neoclima positions its products as simple, reliable, aimed at creating the most comfortable conditions for people. Neoclima is constantly improving its devices, making them technologically advanced and modern. This applies to both the design and functionality of split systems. 
General Climate
General Climate brand air conditioners are household and powerful equipment suitable for large areas. General Climate supplies not only to Russia and the CIS countries, but also to Europe. 
Electrolux
One of the oldest brands on the split system market, the first climate control unit was released in 1929. The main feature of Electrolux air conditioners is the flat indoor unit. The company was the first to introduce a new product to the market, and the devices now take up less space. 
Haier
Chinese air conditioners, which have gone beyond the national market, have conquered Russian consumers. The main advantages of the brand: affordable price, functionality, ease of use and settings. The disadvantage of some models is that users note a high noise level. 
MDV
The manufacturer MDV produces air conditioners for domestic and industrial use. At the moment, MDV is one of the 3 most popular and largest in China. The brand often produces devices in tandem with other major manufacturers and meets international standards of quality and performance. 
Ballu
Another Chinese brand. The main advantage is the low price. For his money, the buyer receives a properly working air conditioner with minimal functionality. Ballu devices are simple and reliable. 
Samsung
One of the most popular brands in Russia. The South Korean company Samsung annually supplies the market with about 3 million units of climate control devices. Samsung products are valued for their thoughtful design and functionality, and fair price. 
Gree
The company uses a special concept “Philosophy of the Perfect Air Conditioner”. The brand's split systems are thought out to the smallest detail, delighting owners with a pleasant design and low noise level. 
Dantex
Dantex climate control systems are very easy to set up and use. The functionality and design of devices are created based on the ratings and opinions of potential buyers. Dantex air conditioners are filled with the most modern engineering developments. 
Kentatsu
If, when choosing an air conditioner company for an apartment, the buyer focuses on moderation in everything, then this is an ideal option. Kentatsu split systems offer a minimum set of features so that consumers do not overpay for unnecessary features. The company's products are reliable, durable, and economical. 
LG
The company's production is located in South Korea. It has been producing air conditioners for about 20 years. The advantage of LG devices is the balance between quality, functionality and cost. 
Panasonic
Panasonic climate systems belong to the middle class, but are close to luxury models. Cost reduction is achieved by reducing protective functions and noise reduction. 
Hitachi
The Japanese brand Hitachi supplies the market with mid-price air conditioners with a beautiful design, simple controls and low noise levels. The latest models of Hitachi climate systems have reduced energy consumption. 
Daikin
One of the leading companies producing split systems. Daikin air conditioners are ahead of competitors in technology, functionality, and design. The company's factories are located in several countries, deliveries are carried out all over the world. 
Toshiba
A Japanese brand that supplies high-price air conditioners to the market. Toshiba pleases consumers with decent product quality, clear functionality and attractive design. Toshiba has been in the digital and electronic systems market for over 120 years. 
Fujitsu
Fujitsu split systems are sold at a high price, and the quality is close to the leading luxury models. The main feature of Fujitsu devices is that air conditioners are equipped with a large number of sensors and protective mechanisms. Fujitsu products are durable and economical. 
Mitsubishi Electric
The company separated from the general Mitsubishi brand in 1921. Each Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner is required to undergo testing for 20 minutes. During this time, the factory monitors the stability and correct operation of the device. Information about the test is entered into a database where it is stored for several years. Mitsubishi Electric conducts its own market research and engineering technologies, and uses them to modernize products. 
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The company offers premium split systems and is a leader in the price-quality ratio of products. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries practices strict quality control at all stages of production and supplies the market with household and industrial air conditioners. 
In this article I have listed the main manufacturers of “splits”. By choosing any of them, you will get one of the popular brands on the climate market. Leave your comments, adding your experience and opinion!
Summer is just around the corner, and thousands of people are faced with questions: which air conditioner is better to choose for an apartment, what is the rating of air conditioner manufacturers, what are the differences between air conditioners from different manufacturers...
For ordinary buyers who do not have the opportunity to compare air conditioners from different brands, all these gray wall boxes differ only in size and color. And even professional installers on forums rarely come to agreement on many models and manufacturers, because... Everyone's experience is different.
It is clear that everyone will have their own rating of air conditioners. In this article, we do not claim to be the Truth, but only generalize our own 14 years of experience, and divided air conditioners into five groups according to quality level. So, how to choose an air conditioner for an apartment:
Top air conditioners.
The best air conditioners for apartments - produced by Japanese companies Mitsubishi, Daikin, General Fujitsu. The price/quality ratio of air conditioners of these brands may seem overpriced to some. But most professional market participants will agree that these are the highest quality air conditioners.
Mitsubishi Electric, ME. The most technologically advanced, structurally thought out, impeccably assembled. A lot of additional options make it universal for any application. Highest reliability and a “trendsetter” in the climate control market, No. 1 in our rating of air conditioners.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI. It is inferior to ME in terms of range, but shares first place with it in terms of reliability. MHI is the main supplier to the Japanese Ministry of Defense; the corporation's factories produce almost all the equipment of the Japanese army: fighters, transport aircraft, tanks, warships... And this “military” approach extends to the corporation’s climate division. Nothing superfluous, but the whole design is brought to perfection.
Daikin. It is considered the most expensive brand on the Russian market. Daikin equipment is distributed on the Russian market through two distribution channels.
The first, the Daichi company, through professional climate companies, supplies top models that are produced at Daikin factories. The equipment is decent, but, in our opinion, unreasonably expensive.
The second, the United Elements company, through trading houses and household appliance stores, supplies junior series of equipment produced at McQuay Chinese factories. They have nothing in common with top models except the nameplate.
General Fujitsu. The same models are sold under two brands: General and Fujitsu. Slightly inferior in quality to both Mitsubishi, but has several unique solutions. Flexible Multi - has no competitors in terms of price-quality ratio for those cottages or apartments where there are large routes from the outdoor unit to the indoor ones. The Nordic series is the best choice of air conditioner for heating a country house, according to the Finnish Best i Test award.
The second group of our air conditioner ratings - Toshiba, Panasonic, Hitachi. They are good middle-of-the-road cars that have their own “tricks”, but in terms of technical solutions they do not reach the first four Japanese.
Toshiba. Relatively inexpensive, but at the same time they do not skimp on materials, and have an interesting price-quality ratio. Although there are unsuccessful models, it is worth looking for reviews before purchasing.
Panasonic. The situation is similar with Daikin. The equipment produced at Panasonic's own plant in Malaysia is of high quality and competitive. But there are lines produced in China under a franchise, in which only the name is from Panasonic.
Hitachi. Their share in the Russian market is extremely small, due to inept commercial policies. Hitachi's share of the global market is also declining, and in 2015 the company decided to focus on the domestic Japanese market, transferring international sales of air conditioners to Johnson Controls.
The third group is the Chinese "Big Three": Midea, Gree, Haier. They also belong to her MDV And Tosot(own brands Midea and Gree). These three companies produce 70% of all air conditioners in China, and are the undisputed leaders in quality, innovation and range in the Chinese market.
In the market for industrial climate control equipment (VRF systems), the Chinese lag behind the Japanese for many years, despite the fact that every major Chinese corporation has a joint venture with the Japanese (Midea cooperates with Toshiba, Haier with Mitsubishi Heavy...). They lag behind in build quality, in the thoughtfulness of technical solutions, and in electronics.
But in the segment of household split systems, the level of leading Chinese factories has increased significantly, and the defect rate has decreased significantly over the past 5-7 years. They are still inferior to the Japanese in the quality of materials (plastic, metal), but in terms of price-quality ratio, air conditioners from Chinese brands are becoming more and more interesting.
Important: unlike OEM brands, the Big Three air conditioners undergo voluntary Eurovent certification, confirming their technical characteristics.
Fourth group - other Chinese factories(Chigo, Galanz, TCL, AUX, Hualing...) as well as the so-called OEM brands. These are brands that do not have their own production, but place orders at various Chinese factories, including the Big Three factories.
International OEM brands: Electrolux, Zanussi, Whirlpool, Vestel, Braun, AEG, Shivaki... Sold mainly through chain stores of household appliances, they have a very significant variation in quality (from different batches).
Russian OEM brands: Ballu, General Climat, Dantex, Lessar, Kentatsu, Quatroclima, Roda, Pioneer, IGC, Royal Clima, Venterra, GoldStar, Huyndai, Timberk, Aironik, etc. As a rule, these are models that were sold in previous years under original Chinese brands, but due to a change in the model range, these production lines were transferred to OEM. On the one hand, the production of the model has already been completed, and design flaws have been corrected. On the other hand, Russian customers are forced to save on the materials used in production in order to maintain a competitive price-quality ratio.
Important: No one checks the characteristics of OEM brands in the factory. This means that the technical data given in the catalogs cannot be trusted by default.
The fifth group is cheap “like brands” sold in chain stores: Erisson, Techno, Elenberg, Sakura and other no-name. They are ordered for production on the basis of the lowest price; the word “quality” is not applicable here at all. Professional installers, as a matter of principle, do not undertake the installation of such equipment, because the time and nerves spent dealing with dissatisfied customers will not pay off. In the case of this group of air conditioners, the price/quality ratio is clearly too high, only on the downside.
Air conditioners by country of origin
Due to the difficult economic situation in recent years, the market share of Japanese air conditioners is falling in favor of cheap Russian OEM brands. Last year, the share of manufacturers by country looked like this:
Manufacturers in the tables below are listed in descending order of their share in the Russian market for household split systems.
Japan
Among the Japanese, only Daikin’s market share has increased since 2013 due to the appearance of economical inverters produced at McQuay Chinese factories.
| Daikin |
| Mitsubishi Electric |
| Toshiba |
| General |
| Panasonic |
| Mitsubishi Heavy |
| Fujitsu |
| Hitachi |
| Fuji |
| Sanyo |
| Sharp |
Korea
Only LG and Samsung have a significant share, although their sales are decreasing every year as they try to move into the “above average” price segment. Daewoo and Hyundai's market share is approaching zero.
American and European brands
Production is physically located in Southeast Asia, so the corresponding low prices help them maintain their 1 - 1.5%.
| Carrier |
| Airwell |
| McQuay |
Chinese brands of air conditioners
Haier's high share in the split systems market is due to the fact that more than half of their direct sales are to large customers: Megafon, Russian Railways, Magnit... Sales to end consumers are much more modest.
Midea is formally in 5th place. But if you also count MDV and Russian OEM brands produced by Midea (Kentatsu, Lessar, Dantex, General Climate, Venterra...), then its share will approach 30% in the Russian market.
| Haier |
| Gree |
| Hisense |
| MDV |
| Midea |
| Tosot |
| TCL |
| Chigo |
| Aux |
| Galanz |
| Baohua |
| Kelon |
Russian OEM brands
The largest segment on the market due to low prices and developed sales channels.
| Ballu |
| Lessar |
| Kentatsu |
| Dantex |
| General Climate |
| Roda |
| Oasis |
| Royal Clima |
| Kraft |
| Mystery |
| Centek |
| Quatroclima |
| Aeronik |
| Rovex |
| Rix |
| Erisson |
| Pioneer |
| Venterra |
| Timberk |
| Green |
| Vertex |
| Jax |
| Avex |
| Kitano |
| Akvilon |
| Goldstar |
| Polaris |
| Aero |
| I.G.C. |
| Niagara |
| Starwind |
| Vico |
| Renova |
| Itsumo |
| Centurion |
| Leran |
| Galatec |
| Bork |
| Denko |
| VR |
| Korting |
| Vitek |
| Omaks |
| Magnit |
| Optima |
| Euronord |
| Laretti |
| Berlington |
| Dahaci |
| Tadilux |
| Rolsen |
| Dax |
| Scoole |
| Nikai |
| Aerotek |
| Soling |
International OEM brands
The international OEM segment is relatively narrow and there are clear leaders in it - Electrolux, Neoclima, Zanussi, Supra. The share of this segment has been stable for the last three years.
Before purchasing an air conditioner, almost everyone first determines the required power, functionality and type of device. As a rule, there are almost no problems with this, but soon the buyer sees that the store has several air conditioners with the necessary parameters, but from different manufacturers, and the price may differ significantly. At this moment the question arises, which company produces the best climate control equipment?, and who should be given preference.
First of all, it is worth noting that every year more and more different brands. Some of them have been around for a long time, and their reputation is backed by serious research and strict quality control, as well as their own production facilities. Some manufacturers prefer to place production in Chinese factories of various sizes, and if the quality is controlled, the products come out excellent. Lately the market has been literally flooded with air conditioners of dubious origin: even a domestic entrepreneur can open a company in one of the European countries, come up with a beautiful English-language name and order production in China at small unknown factories. It is clear that there is no need to talk about high quality in this case.
No. 1. Daikin
Air conditioners from the Japanese company Daikin have been firmly holding leader position. The company has been on the market for more than 40 years, today factories are located in Japan, Belgium and Thailand, and the high quality and durability of the products is explained by the attention to each stage of manufacturing and after-sales service. The closest competitors of Daikin air conditioners are ahead in the quality of components and the presence of a well-thought-out fault diagnosis system.
In addition to special attention to the production process, the company also cares about the environment, because this is where were among the first to switch to the production of air conditioners using ozone-safe freonR410. Models of air conditioners of this brand are distinguished by a high price, which can sometimes be several times higher than air conditioners of other brands with similar functions, but this is an overpayment for the highest quality and reliability.
No. 2. Mitsubishi Electric
Another brand that has become associated with reliability. The company was founded in 1921, or rather separated from Mitsubishi Heavy. It all started with the production of electric motors for ships, and then the production of a huge range of household appliances was mastered, incl. and air conditioners. Today the company is known far beyond Japan and has many representative offices around the world. The factories use strict control not only of the products received, but also of the input raw materials for compliance with all requirements. In addition, intermediate control is used, and Each air conditioner undergoes 20-minute tests, the results of which, together with data about the testers, are entered into the company’s database and stored for several years. Also used own research, the results of which are today presented in all air conditioners of the company, for example, these are fuzzy logic systems when automatic mode is activated, a restart function after a power failure, etc.
No. 3. Fujitsu General
A brand whose products are practically not inferior to the famous Daikin air conditioners in quality, but at the same time they are cheaper, although they cannot be called budget and affordable. The factories of the Japanese company are located not only in Japan, but also in China, Thailand and Taiwan, and in total for the year about 3 million air conditioners are manufactured household and semi-industrial type. The company is distinguished by active research and development in this area, implementation of innovations, and each model is equipped with a huge number of sensors and surge protection systems, critical current values and other negative factors.
Users of the company's air conditioners are known under the brand name Fujitsu, which are sold on the European market, and which are intended for Asian users. Their quality is identical, but they differ in design: the first have a more familiar and classic look, while the second surprises with bright colors and design. Both models can be found on the domestic market.
No. 4. Mitsubishi Heavy
Among the manufacturers of premium air conditioners is Mitsubishi Heavy leading in terms of price-quality ratio. The company's assortment is huge; there are models designed for industrial and household use. Production is carried out in Japan and Thailand, there is strict quality control at all stages of production. Like other industry leaders, the manufacturer constantly conducts research and tries to introduce new technologies and achievements into its lineup.
No. 5. Toshiba
Another Japanese brand that definitely deserves attention. Its history goes back more than 120 years, and today the production of air conditioners is called the main activity here. Toshiba is a company that was the first to use many of the technologies that are used everywhere today. Right here created the first split system, inverter system power adjustment. Among other advantages, it is worth noting the high reliability of the models, a huge number of additional functions and thoughtful design. In terms of price, the devices of this company are more affordable than most of those listed above and belong to the middle category.
No. 6. Panasonic
With this brand we begin our review of air conditioners, which can be conditionally classified as middle class. Many of them are similar in function and quality to premium models, but have a simplified fault protection system and can be noisier.
Panasonic has been producing air conditioners for about 50 years, and today its product range includes models of household and industrial types. The price category is also different, as the company offers air conditioners of high, medium and affordable prices, which differ in the set of functions and the freon used. Hi-End models run on R410 freon and are distinguished by a host of additional functions and a reliable air filtration system. Business and standard class air conditioners have fewer functions. When purchasing a device from this manufacturer, it is important to pay attention to where the air conditioner was assembled: if it is Malaysia, then you will receive high quality, but models made in China do not always meet high expectations from this brand.
No. 7. Ballu
Air conditioners made in China, which today are becoming increasingly popular in the domestic market. Main reason - affordable price, in which the user receives a functional air conditioner that fully copes with its direct tasks. Many models use ionization and air filtration systems, and the design of the internal units is thoughtful and varied.
No. 8. Hyundai
Air conditioners produced by the Korean company MandoWinia, which produces climate control equipment and under brand names WindAir and Winia. Hyundai air conditioners The quality is close to the products of premium manufacturers, but are much cheaper. The devices are distinguished by a modern design, good filtration, and a self-diagnosis system, the results of which are displayed on the control panel, which is very convenient. The noise level is low: for most models with a power of 2 kW it is 26 dB. Assembly is carried out in Korea.
No. 9. LG
The world's leading manufacturer of electronics and household appliances, which relatively recently began producing air conditioners. The South Korean brand has already established itself as a “people’s” manufacturer, offering customers perfectly balanced air conditioners in terms of price and quality. Recently, the company has begun to focus on the production of premium air conditioners, working to reduce noise and energy consumption. In stores you can find models of different price categories, and the minimalistic design helps these air conditioners fit into modern offices and apartments.
No. 10. Hitachi
Quite good air conditioners, which users call one of the best in terms of price and quality ratio. The Japanese manufacturer creates models with an optimal set of functions, which are characterized by ease of operation, minimal noise and stylish design. In addition, the company cares about the environment, and has recently been working to reduce the energy consumption of its own air conditioners.
No. 11. Samsung
The South Korean company has succeeded in the production of digital, mobile and household appliances, incl. and air conditioners. Annually at the company's factories in Korea, China and Malaysia About 3 million air conditioners are produced, which are sold all over the world, in great demand. All of them, basically, belong to the middle price category, are equipped with the necessary set of functions and capabilities, and are distinguished by an unobtrusive design, which is why the company’s air conditioners are considered one of the best-selling in the world.
No. 12. Electrolux
The company traces its history back to 1919, when the companies Lux and Elektromekaniska merged in Stockholm. At first the company produced household vacuum cleaners, then it switched to other household appliances, and representative offices and factories began to appear in many countries around the world. The first air conditioner was released here in 1929, a dozen years later a window air conditioner was introduced, and in 1963 the first compact devices began to be produced. Since then, the company’s specialists have been constantly working to improve their products and introduce new technologies. They pay great attention to design, and Electrolux recently conquered the world absolutely flat indoor units of air conditioners. No less attention is paid here to the filter system, so that the air conditioner is not only a decoration and a source of coolness, but also protects the health and purity of the air.
No. 13. Haier
A Chinese manufacturer of household appliances, which over the 30 years of its existence has expanded beyond the national market, and today confidently competes with other companies. Haier air conditioners are installed by a huge number of users in 100 countries around the world. Advantage of the model range is that air conditioners do an excellent job with their direct tasks and at the same time please with reasonable prices, ease of operation and good design. In terms of functionality and noise level, of course, they are inferior to the leaders, but for the average user the capabilities of Haier air conditioners will be more than enough.
No. 14. Midea
The company Midea can confidently be called one of the largest manufacturers of climate control equipment. Industrial, semi-industrial and household air conditioners are manufactured here, and the products are widely represented in all countries of the world. The manufacturer does not stop there; it constantly conducts research and implements it in new models. In confirmation of all this, there is a large research center where specialists and professionals from all over the world work, as well as thousands of patents. The factories use the most modern production technologies and strict quality control, which results in increasing sales levels and the popularity of the company’s air conditioners.
No. 15. Kentatsu
The success of Kentatsu air conditioners was brought about by the company's basic principle - the principle of reasonable sufficiency. Here they pay attention to the main thing, moving away from unnecessary functions and capabilities in order to present the user with equipment with an optimal price-quality ratio. Air conditioners are highly reliable, economical and easy to use. The range includes both household and semi-industrial air conditioners.
Finally
When choosing an air conditioner, also pay attention to such manufacturers as Sanyo,Abion,MDV,Gree,Zanussi, which are also presented in the middle price category. Over the years of use by users around the world, they have proven themselves to be reliable and well-thought-out devices.
- Mitsubishi Electric- the eternal number two on the Russian market. In my opinion, the quality of the equipment is in no way inferior to Daikin, but the large thick internal blocks of a person who sees them with their own eyes will definitely make you think. At the same time, the trend in the series is simple - the larger the dimensions of the block, the more functional and sophisticated it is... Everything would be great, but more than $1000 for a coffin on the wall would not make me happy... The most advanced series to date, FH or LN in rooms of 15 meters (and God forbid with low ceilings) it looks depressing with any renovation. Although full functionality, noiselessness and quality are above all praise.
- Mitsubishi Heavy. I don’t know the correct slogan for this company, but in Russia it would sound something like this: “we are no worse than Mitsubishi Electric, but cheaper.” And I agree! Excellent quality, discreet design, stable operation, noiselessness and good technical support from official services make you vote for it if you use your reason. All cars of the Mitsubishi Motors concern are equipped with car air conditioners from this particular company - and this also says a lot.
- Panasonic- good air conditioners... They were... They were good until March 2012: until they began to steam defective batches in official deliveries for several months. And these are premium inverter series! I’ll note the design - it’s probably the best after Daikin, but the quality of the air conditioners is oh so lame. Whistling boards of internal units, automation glitches, and service centers overcrowded with complaints are only saddening for now. An absurd situation in 2012: the new NKD series was sold for a long time cheaper than the old MKD by $70-100! Right next to the house there are Panasonics from 4 years ago, I’m happy as an elephant, but for now there’s no point in looking in their direction. Although... wait... I completely forgot. To launch sales of glitchy equipment in October 2012, Panasonic launched an incentive program: buy 2 air conditioners and get a bread machine as a gift! Why, their bread machines seem to be nothing, I’ve even heard people praise them! It’s sad in general, although there’s nothing to be surprised about: 10 years ago Panasonic didn’t make air conditioners, just like their brother SONY still doesn’t make them... It’s probably right.
- Hitachi– good reliable air conditioners. I see only one minus - despite the low noise level stated in catalogs, in fact, for some reason, air conditioners operate louder than the above-mentioned competitors. Although the catalogs indicate the same minimum noise levels of up to 26 dB for almost all Japanese manufacturers, it turns out that Hitachi is a little, but still audible, and for some reason there is no similar Panasonic or Mitsubishi. And almost all Hitachi inverters are assembled in China. Not an indicator - you will say, and you will be right. The Chinese are already flying into space, and there is no need to doubt their capabilities, but I personally still doubt the veracity of the technical noise characteristics.
- Toshiba– this is certainly complete harmony of price and quality. For rational buyers - just the thing! They are harmonious, they are reliable, they don’t break down and are not prone to the most barbaric executions like “I forget to clean the 3rd year” or “oh, why can’t you turn it on at minus 25?” Simply unkillable devices! By the way, the first to come up with a split system was TOSHIBA, and without greedy markups, Toshiba representative offices in Russia sell them in unlimited quantities every year. Alas, the most unprofitable brand according to the markup of any climate control company (even ours) - but this is a secret...
- Finally General or Fujitsu. This is one plant and the same blocks. But in “our rush” this brand is sold under both brands, with different labels (the difference is one letter, so no one would guess) and with different prices. There are also two suppliers of these air conditioners in Russia. This move avoids direct competition. However, excellent, good, high-quality equipment. Decent design and characteristics. The price is too high due to an artificial monopoly on the import of this brand into Russia - nothing can be done. The choice is worthy no matter how you look at it, otherwise you can vote with your wallet.