Midea Heat Pump Review

Midea may not be the first name you think of when it becomes time to replace your boiler, but they are a giant in the global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) space.

The Midea brand is quickly gaining ground in the UK market, often as a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to better known European manufacturers.With a long warranty, an emphasis on value, and a massive balance Group balance sheet, they are worth a look. They have a huge amount of patents pending and a lot of the development for new products is done in Germany.

Short on time? We’ve broken down the key findings of our Midea heat pump review in the summary below, specifically the Midea air to water heat pump.

Our Midea Heat Pump Review in Summary

Midea is one of the largest home appliance manufacturers in the world, with an annual revenue of over USD 60bn in 2025.Their sheer size and diverse product range is a big plus when it comes to assurances around their warranty. The issue with some manufacturers focussing exclusively on heat pumps is that the warranty won’t be worth anything if the company doesn’t survive.

The main residential unit, the Midea M-Thermal R32 and the M-Thermal Arctic R290 , offer a fantastic blend of high efficiency, decent app controls, and all at an attractive price point. But the real game-changer? Their warranty.

Here are some of the key facts about Midea

✔ Company Size: A Fortune Global 500 company and the world's No. 1 manufacturer of HVAC products.
✔ Warranty: They offer an industry-leading warranty (bar that of Aira, but it’s a completely different company profile and product range to Aira) of up to 10 years on many of their units. This is quite a bit longer those offered by some of their competitors, and a major factor when investing thousands in a new heating system.
✔ Efficiency: Units like the Arctic R290 and M-Thermal R32 are A+++ ErP rated and can achieve a SCOP of over 5.03 (up to 503% efficient).
✔ Controls: Remote monitoring and controls are available through the SmartHome App.
✔ Cost: Midea heat pumps are known to have competitive pricing. While installation costs vary, the net price is generally well-regarded as good value for money.

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Is Midea a Good Heat Pump Brand?

When investing in an air source heat pump, it’s important to know whether the company is financially stable and going to be around for the duration of the warranty and Midea Group is a huge technology company that ranks on the Fortune Global 500 list.

The Stability Factor: Unlike smaller, heat pump-only companies, Midea has a wide range of business pillars, including robotics and general home appliances. This means that the backing fortheir long warranty is very solid. If a dedicated heat pump manufacturer runs into financial trouble, their long-term warranties could be at risk with the political landscape so uncertain (especially in relation to Government support by way of grants). In fact, one in every five air source heat pumps installed in Europe carries the Midea mark of quality and guarantee.

The Midea Warranty: A True 10-Year Promise

Many top brands offer extensions to 5 or 7years. Midea, however, offers an industry-leading warranty of up to 10 years.

This is a big benefit for homeowners. A heat pump is expected to last 15-20 years, and having 10 years of that covered by a comprehensive warranty gives you unparalleled peace of mind. Given that air source heat pumps are expensive to fix, this long-term cover is a significant selling point and a huge factor in the value they offer.

Midea Heat Pump Efficiency

The Midea units are A+++ ErP Energy Rated, putting them on a par with the very best on the market. That said, a heat pump is only good as the system design within which it is operating. Midea units can achieve impressive efficiency figures, with some units have a Coefficient ofPerformance (SCOP) as high as 5.03, depending on the designed flow temperature.

A COP of 5 means that for every 1kWh of electricity the unit consumes, it produces up to 5kWh of heat. Compare this to an A-rated gas boiler, which works at around 94% efficiency. That's an efficiency difference of up to 500%! The MCE website has a product directory that lists all the certified products and is a good place to search for the verified SCOP figures of different makes and models.

The M-Thermal Arctic uses R290 refrigerant, which is the most eco-friendly and efficient refrigerant used in air source heat pumps, and can get water temperatures up over 70 degrees, so any legionella cycle doesn’t require the input of an immersion heater.

A midea heat pump on a concrete base with the words R290 in front of it and snowy mountains in the background

ControllingYour Comfort with the Midea SmartHome App

As with most modern heating systems, Midea heat pumps offer smart controls. The system is managed via the MideaSmartHome App.

Having app control means you can:

✔ Turn your heating on or off, or adjust the temperature from anywhere in the world using your smartphone.
✔ Hands-free, voice control using systems like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
✔ Time scheduling to automatically switch the heating on or off at set times.
✔ Monitor and manage the status of the unit and make changes to heating or hot water settings.

How Much Does a Midea Heat Pump Cost?

Midea heat pumps are known to be competitively priced. They often compare favourably against other leading brands in the market.

For most homeowners, the good news is that you'll very likely be eligible for the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)grant. Use our eligibility checker if you want to find out. This grant offers up to £7,500 in funding, which can really reduce your net installation cost.

Midea would likely save you somewhere between £750 and £1250 versus some of the larger European manufacturers, unless the installer has taken that cost reduction as margin.

Are Midea Heat Pumps Any Good?

A standalone image of Midea M-Thermal Artic R290 in black

You may unwittingly be comparing Midea air source heat pumps with other Midea heat pumps anyway. Many of the heat pumps you see on the market, from other well established manufacturers, are Midea heat pumps simply ‘re-badged’ by other manufacturers as their own. They are then priced at a similar level to products associated with that manufacturer; so in getting a Midea from the outset you could well be getting the same unit at a much lower price.

They do have a drop off, in terms of power output, at sub-zero temperatures, but this is something they are looking at resolving. For the time being this might mean they are more suited for properties in England rather than Scotland and those at lower altitudes rather than very high.

Final Verdict: Should You Choose a Midea Heat Pump?

Midea is a dominant force in global HVAC, and their heat pumps bring financial stability and an extremely attractive warranty to the table. If your priority is finding a brand that offers a long-term guarantee (10 years is tough to beat) without compromising on modern features, Midea is a worthy contender for your shortlist. The reliability seems to be good as well.

The combination of an industry-leading warranty, A+++ efficiency, and a good price point makes the Midea heat pump a compelling option for many homes in the UK.

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