Quick answer: the top-ranked water heater brands in China on this list are Haier (Shandong), Leader (Shandong) and Midea (Guangdong). 5 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked water heater brands
How this list is ranked- 01
Haier
海尔Haier
- Commercial water heaters
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1934.
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Leader
统帅Leader
- Electric water heaters
- Air-source heat pump water heaters
- Water heaters
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1934.
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Midea
美的Midea
- Commercial water heaters
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2018.
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- 04
Vanward 万和Vanward
Registered as 广东万和新电气股份有限公司 in 2003.
- Commercial water heaters
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Instant electric water heaters
- Under-sink water heaters
- Water heaters
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1993.
- 05
Wan Jia Le 万家乐
Registered as 广东万家乐燃气具有限公司 in 1985.
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Under-sink water heaters
- Water heaters
- Balanced-flue gas water heaters
- Kitchen appliances
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1985.
International water heater brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
A.O. A.O.史密斯
Registered as 艾欧史密斯(中国)投资有限公司 in 2005.
- Commercial water heaters
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Under-sink water heaters
- Water heaters
- Commercial drinking water dispensers
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1874.
- INT
ARISTON ARISTON阿里斯顿
Registered as 阿里斯顿热能产品(中国)有限公司 in 1995.
- Electric water heaters
- Under-sink water heaters
- Water heaters
- Wall-mounted boilers
- Space heaters
- Central water heating systems
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1960.
- INT
NORITZ NORITZ能率
Registered as 能率(中国)投资有限公司 in 2005.
- Commercial water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Water heaters
- Balanced-flue gas water heaters
- Three-burner stoves
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1951.
- INT
Rinnai Rinnai林内
Registered as 上海林内有限公司 in 1993.
- Commercial water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Water heaters
- Balanced-flue gas water heaters
- Wall-mounted boilers
- Space heaters
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1920.
- INT
SAKURA 樱花SAKURA
Registered as 樱花卫厨(中国)股份有限公司 in 1994.
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Under-sink water heaters
- Water heaters
- Balanced-flue gas water heaters
- Three-burner stoves
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1978.
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Haier海尔Haier | Shandong | 1934 | 海尔集团公司 |
| 02 | Leader统帅Leader | Shandong | 1934 | 海尔集团公司 |
| 03 | Midea美的Midea | Guangdong | 2018 | 美的集团股份有限公司 |
| 04 | Vanward万和Vanward | Guangdong | 1993 | 广东万和新电气股份有限公司 |
| 05 | Wan Jia Le万家乐 | Guangdong | 1985 | 广东万家乐燃气具有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many water heaters manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for water heaters (热水器). 5 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 5 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's water heaters manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Guangdong (3), Jiangsu (3), Shandong (2), Shanghai (2).
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 4 publish an email address.