Are Haier appliances good?

Yes, Haier appliances are good for budget to mid-range segment offering decent quality, good value, and functional performance at affordable prices, though not premium quality like Bosch or Miele, making them good choice for budget-conscious buyers, first homes, and rental properties. Haier is Chinese brand founded in 1984 in Qingdao, China, now world's largest appliance manufacturer by volume with revenue over 30 billion dollars, owning GE Appliances in US since 2016, manufacturing appliances in China and US. Haier-branded refrigerators, washers, and freezers sold in Canada at Home Depot Canada and Best Buy Canada are priced 30 to 40 percent lower than premium brands, at 500 to 900 dollars for fridges and 400 to 700 for washers, offering decent cooling and cleaning performance, Energy Star efficiency, and basic features, lasting 8 to 10 years with average reliability rated average by Consumer Reports, with repair rates higher than Whirlpool and Maytag but lower than some ultra-budget brands. Build quality uses adequate components with more plastic to keep costs low, but functional for everyday use. For GE Appliances owned by Haier, quality is better as GE maintains US manufacturing in Louisville, Kentucky with good quality control and Made in USA label, making GE, Profile, and Café brands good quality. So Haier appliances are good for value, affordability, and basic functionality, with decent reliability for price, but not best for those wanting premium longevity and lowest repair rates, making them good budget choice with good value proposition.