Laundry Centers

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I'm curious to know who actually manufacturers some of the laundry centers on the market today - specifically those offered by Maytag, Sears, and GE.

GE offers both a 24 and 27-inch-wide models. The 24-inch models bear a strong resemblance to models that at least used to be offered by Whirlpool. And the 27-inch models have similarities to models offered by Sears. But who's actually manufacturing these? Is GE getting the larger ones from Frigidaire, as in the case of their front-loaders?

What about Sears? Some of the cabinet features look like what GE offers, except Sears uses a porcelain wash basket instead of plastic. I know that Whirlpool manufacturers almost all of Sears' washers and dryers, but what about the laundry centers?

Maytag? Especially since they are now owned by Whirlpool - what's their status? Prior to the sale of the company to Whirlpool, did Maytag manufacture their own laundry centers?

Anyone care to shed some light???

Lawrence

 

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24" Laundry Centers are now exclusively made by Whirlpool for everyone who offers it. Lower priced 27" laundry centers are made by Frigidaire ($750-$900+) Higher priced Kenmore 27" laundry centers (Elite) are sourced from Whirlpool. Maytag does still make their own laundry centers ($1100.+). using a scaled down Dependable Care design, as they always have. Frigidaire also offers a 27" laundry center with a front loading washer. I think Kenmore may offer one as well, made by Frigidaire. Hope this helps!