trades and handymen - head to head
Baxi vs Mitsubishi Electric
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Baxi | Mitsubishi Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Warwick) | Japan (Tokyo) |
| Making trailers since | 1866 | 1921 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Gas boilers, Oil boilers, Heat pumps, Hot water cylinders | Air source heat pumps, Hot water cylinders, Heating controls, Air conditioning |
| Best known for | Baxi 600 Combi 2 | Ecodan PUZ-WM |
Choose Baxi if...
Baxi has made boilers in Britain since 1866 and now builds its gas boilers at a factory in Preston. Its 600 and 800 combi ranges are common replacements in houses and flats, and it also sells heat pumps and commercial heating.
Look at: Baxi 600 Combi 2, Baxi 800 Combi 2, Baxi Assure
Full Baxi profile →Choose Mitsubishi Electric if...
Mitsubishi Electric is a Japanese manufacturer whose Ecodan range is one of the most fitted air source heat pump brands in UK homes. It sells R32 monobloc units through an accredited installer scheme that extends the standard warranty.
Look at: Ecodan PUZ-WM, Ecodan Hydrobox
Full Mitsubishi Electric profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trades and handymen companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Baxi vs Mitsubishi Electric - common questions
Is Baxi better than Mitsubishi Electric?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Baxi has made boilers in Britain since 1866 and now builds its gas boilers at a factory in Preston. Its 600 and 800 combi ranges are common replacements in houses and flats, and it also sells heat pumps and commercial heating. Mitsubishi Electric is a Japanese manufacturer whose Ecodan range is one of the most fitted air source heat pump brands in UK homes. It sells R32 monobloc units through an accredited installer scheme that extends the standard warranty.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Baxi or Mitsubishi Electric?
Baxi: UK maker with a factory in Preston and boilers stocked by merchants and installers nationwide. Mitsubishi Electric: UK head office in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, with a large accredited Ecodan installer network.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trades and handymen companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.