Are Haier appliances good quality?

Haier appliances are considered decent quality for budget to mid-range segment, offering good value with basic features and acceptable reliability, but not premium quality like Bosch or Miele, with quality being average compared to other brands. Haier is Chinese brand founded in 1984 in Qingdao, China, now world's largest appliance manufacturer by volume, owning GE Appliances in US since 2016, making appliances in China and US, with products priced 30 to 40 percent lower than premium brands, targeting budget-conscious buyers. Haier refrigerators and washers have average reliability with repair rates higher than Whirlpool and LG but lower than some budget brands, lasting 8 to 10 years versus 10 to 12 for Whirlpool and 20 for Miele, according to technician surveys and Consumer Reports which rates Haier average for reliability. Build quality uses decent components but less heavy-duty than American-made Maytag with commercial parts, with more plastic parts and simpler construction to keep costs low. Features are basic but functional, with some models offering smart connectivity. For GE Appliances owned by Haier, quality is better as GE maintains US manufacturing in Louisville, Kentucky with good quality control, separate from Haier-branded products made in China. In Canada, Haier appliances sold at Home Depot Canada offer good value for rental properties and first homes. So Haier appliances are good quality for budget price, offering decent reliability and features for cost, but not premium quality like Bosch or Miele, making them good value choice for budget buyers but not best for longevity.