Innovation
Our legacy proves we are driven by intellectual curiosity and innovation.
With over 110 years of industry-firsts and game-changing products, we’ve never scaled back on our investments in innovation and product development. The ability to see beyond the current needs and behaviors of our consumers to create solutions that address how to improve their lives at home, permeates our culture. World Class Manufacturing, IoT, environmental and social responsibility, leading-edge design, craftsmanship, and digital technologies drive innovation at Whirlpool Corporation.
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Whirlpool Corporation’s SlimTech™ Insulation Technology Wins “Innovation by Design” Honors from Fast CompanyJul 23, 2024 -
Matter 1.3 Update Sets Connectivity Standard for Kitchen and LaundryMay 9, 2024 -
Whirlpool Corporation named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024Apr 1, 2024 -
Whirlpool Corporation and BORA Introduce Revolutionary Induction Downdraft Cooktop Technology to North AmericaFeb 28, 2024 -
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils Revolutionary SlimTech™ Insulation Technology – The Latest in a History of InnovationNov 13, 2023 -
Whirlpool Corporation Helps Build Foundation for Cross-platform Home Appliance ConnectivityNov 2, 2023 -
InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage DisposalsSep 25, 2023 -
Fueling Innovation Through The Whirlpool Corporation Global Innovation ChallengeAug 30, 2023 -
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils New Leading Edge Technology CenterAug 18, 2023
Innovation Firsts
Many follow Whirlpool Corporation, but our purposeful innovation has launched these industry “firsts”
1st Electric Wringer Clothes Washer
1st Iconic KitchenAid® Stand Mixer
1st Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
1st Side-by-Side Refrigerator
1st Space Kitchen Developed for the U.S. Government
1st Self-Ventilated Cooktop
1st Countertop Microwave Oven
1st 24-Hour Customer Toll Free Service Support Program
1st Energy/Water-Efficient Top Load Washer
1st Large Capacity Front-Load Washer in the U.S.
1st Induction Double Oven Freestanding Range