Lots of Chinese manufacture here, including former Japanese companies, Daikin and Fujitsu.
There are alternatives, even including some made in Australia, so look around and CHECK THE BOX.
Panasonic
Made in Japan, Malaysia, Phillipines, India and China – CHECK THE BOX.
Kelvinator (Owned by Electrolux)
Made in Australia, S.E. Asia and China – CHECK THE BOX
Samsung
Made in Korea, but Chinese content suspected.
LG
Made in Korea but were expanding into China. Has recently relocated the manufacturing of some of its products from China.
Mitsubishi Electric
Made in Scotland, Japan, Thailand and China – CHECK THE BOX.
Hitachi
Supposedly the world’s No 1 manufacturer, but no longer available in Australia.
Pioneer (Owned by Parker-Davis)
Australia, US, Asia
Toshiba
Struggling to survive. Air Conditioners made in China.
Daikin
Now a Chinese company. Plants in Japan, Thailand, Australia, US, India, S.E. Asia and China – CHECK THE BOX.
Fujitsu (Owned by China’s Lenovo)
Made in Japan, Indonesia and China.
Made In China
Haier
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Midea make air conditioners under their own brand and also Esatto. Also own Toshiba Home Appliances.
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