Quick answer: the top-ranked central air conditioning brands in China on this list are Haier (Shandong), Hisense (Shandong) and Midea (Guangdong). 4 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked central air conditioning brands
How this list is ranked- 01
Haier
海尔Haier
- Central air conditioning
- Microwave ovens
- Combination steam ovens
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1934.
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Hisense
海信Hisense
- Central air conditioning
- Constant temperature and humidity systems
- Washer-dryer combos
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1918.
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Midea
美的Midea
- Central air conditioning
- Oven
- Microwave ovens
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2018.
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- 04
TICA 天加TICA
Registered as 南京天加环境科技有限公司 in 1999.
- Central air conditioning
- Fan coil units
- Direct expansion air handlers
- Industrial air conditioners
- Modular air handling units
- Water-cooled screw chillers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1991.
International central air conditioning brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
McQuay McQuay麦克维尔
Registered as 深圳麦克维尔空调有限公司 in 1992.
- Central air conditioning
- Fan coil units
- Direct expansion air handlers
- Industrial air conditioners
- Modular air handling units
- Water-cooled screw chillers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1872.
- INT
YORK YORK约克
Registered as 江森自控(中国)投资有限公司 in 2010.
- Central air conditioning
- Fan coil units
- Industrial air conditioners
- Modular air handling units
- Water-cooled screw chillers
- Ground-source heat pumps
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1960.
- INT
Carrier Carrier开利
Registered as 开利空调销售服务(上海)有限公司 in 1995.
- Central air conditioning
- Fan coil units
- Industrial air conditioners
- Modular air handling units
- Water-cooled screw chillers
- Heating systems
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1902.
- INT
DAIKIN DAIKIN大金
Registered as 大金(中国)投资有限公司 in 2001.
- Central air conditioning
- Air conditioner compressors
- Fresh air ventilators
- Air conditioners
- Fresh air ventilation systems
- Inverter air conditioners
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1924.
- INT
HITACHI HITACHI
Registered as 青岛海信博世空调系统有限公司 in 2003.
- Central air conditioning
- Fan coil units
- Direct expansion air handlers
- Fresh air ventilators
- Fresh air ventilation systems
- Ducted air conditioners
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 2003.
More Central air conditioning brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GREE格力GREE | 珠海格力电器股份有限公司 | gree.com |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Haier海尔Haier | Shandong | 1934 | 海尔集团公司 |
| 02 | Hisense海信Hisense | Shandong | 1918 | 海信集团有限公司 |
| 03 | Midea美的Midea | Guangdong | 2018 | 美的集团股份有限公司 |
| 04 | TICA天加TICA | Jiangsu | 1991 | 南京天加环境科技有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many central air conditioning manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for central air conditioning (中央空调). 4 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 5 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's central air conditioning manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Shandong (3), Guangdong (2), Shanghai (2), Jiangsu (1), Beijing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 6 publish an email address.