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Michael's Midea Air Conditioners Review & Verdict

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The home we're in now has had a ducted Midea air-conditioner for about 13 years, set up for four zones. It wasn't regularly serviced for much of that time — the filters were totally clogged by the time I got to them and so thick with dust most of it peeled off in a single piece. But despite previous neglect, it's still kicking along and has some life left in it according to the technician who did the last service. To date, it has never had to be repaired.

However, we've spoken to a couple of installers who have said Midea doesn't have a great track record for reliability; so we may have been lucky.

A Midea system was originally purchased for our place as it was the cheapest option around at the time. It performs OK in the summer, but forget about heating during winter mornings below 5C as the outdoor unit continuously freezes up. Thankfully we don't get too many of those.

No doubt Midea split and ducted air-con systems have come a long way since our dinosaur was manufactured. But so too have other brands. So, would I choose a Midea system again? If our budget allowed, we'd opt for something else.

Midea Air Conditioners: Pros & Cons

Comparatively cheap

Some outdoor units are a bit noisy.
Some installers report Midea doesn't have a strong record for reliability.

About Midea

Midea was founded in China by He Xiangian in 1968, who the company says started the business with just USD $2,032. The firm was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1993 and by 2023 its sales revenue had reached $53.08 billion.

As well as air-conditioners, the company offers refrigeration, laundry, kitchen, water, floor care and lighting appliances.

Midea established a direct subsidiary in Australia in 2019, but Midea goods had been sold here for some time beforehand through local distributors. The company opened its first Australian retail store in Melbourne in August 2019.

Midea Australia Contact Details:

Address: Suite 1, Level 12, 600 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004
Telephone: 1300 726 002
Email address: [email protected]
Website

Midea Air Conditioning Solutions

In Australia, Midea offers split/multi-split and ducted reverse cycle air conditioners for residential use that have a Coefficient Of Performance rating ranging from 3.5 to 6.

Split/Multi-Split Systems

GAIA Series: 2.6 kW - 7 kW capacities
EOS Series: 2.6 kW - 8 kW
Venus Series: 2 kW - 8 kW
Apollo Series: 2.6 kW - 9 kW
Athena Series: 2.5 kW - 8 kW
Breezeless: 2.6 kW and 3.5 kW
Extreme Series: 2 kW - 8kW.

These systems have various bells and buzzers, but in terms of energy efficiency, on the cooling side of things Midea split systems have a cooling ratings ranging from 5 stars to 7 stars, and on the heating side of things, 2.5 - 5 stars depending on the model and zone application (cold, hot or mixed).

With regard to indoor noise levels, some can operate as low as 19.3dB in Silence Mode — around the noise level of breathing. But generally speaking, indoor noise levels range from 21 dB(A) to 47 (dBA), depending on the model and mode of operation. Noise levels for outdoor units range from 54 dB(A) to 63 dB(A).

All use R32 refrigerant.

Cassette Series

7.9 kW - 14 kW
Individual Vane Control
Flexi Wind Control
Louver Position Memory
Indoor noise levels of 46 - 54 dB(A)
R32 refrigerant

Ducted Systems

There are 3 options:

Vesta: 7 kW - 10.5 kW capacity, R32 refrigerant. Zone star rating (average) 2.5 stars heating, 3.5 stars cooling.
RAC: 10 kW - 17 kW capacity, R32 refrigerant. 4 star energy rating (average)
VEU: 23 kW capacity, R410a refrigerant

Silence Mode where available allows for 36 dB(A) operation indoors but otherwise can be up to 51 dB(A). Outdoor unit sound levels vary between 59 dB(A) and 62 dB(A) depending on the model and operation. The COP rating range for ducted systems is 4.08 to 4.15.

Warranty Information

Midea offers a 5-year parts and labour warranty on split wall mounted systems, split ducted systems, cassette systems and standard multi head systems (Non VRF) in both residential and commercial applications.

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