ESTABLISHED NOVERMBER 11, 1911

For over 110 years, life at home has always been at the heart of our business.

Travel through the history of Whirlpool Corporation

100+ Years of Improving Life at Home

Discover the century-long journey of Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading appliance company, built on integrity, innovation, and purpose.

It all started in 1911 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with a simple goal: electrify the wringer washer and improve daily life. From those humble beginnings, we grew into a global enterprise, pioneering everything from the first electric washing machines to creating the 'space kitchen' for NASA's Gemini and Apollo missions. 

Today, we stand as the only remaining U.S.-based major kitchen and laundry appliance company. We manufacture more home appliances in the U.S. than anyone else, all united by one shared purpose: improving life at home.

The first Upton Machine Company electric wringer-washer, 1911