trades and handymen - head to head
Gledhill 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.
| Gledhill | Mitsubishi Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Portsmouth) | Japan (Tokyo) |
| Making trailers since | 1965 | 1921 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Unvented hot water cylinders, Thermal stores, Cylinder controls, Renewables integration kits | Air source heat pumps, Hot water cylinders, Heating controls, Air conditioning |
| Best known for | Stainless Lite Plus | Ecodan PUZ-WM |
Choose Gledhill if...
Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump.
Look at: Stainless Lite Plus
Full Gledhill 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.
Gledhill vs Mitsubishi Electric - common questions
Is Gledhill better than Mitsubishi Electric?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump. 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, Gledhill or Mitsubishi Electric?
Gledhill: UK manufacturer with cylinders stocked by plumbing and heating merchants across the country. 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.