Whirlpool refrigerators are made primarily in the United States, with the main production facility located in Amana, Iowa, where the company has built refrigerators for decades.
Whirlpool Corporation is the American appliance giant that owns not only the Whirlpool brand but also Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Jenn-Air, all of which share manufacturing infrastructure.
The company is headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, where it was founded in 1911, making it one of the oldest continuously operating appliance manufacturers in the United States.
Whirlpool operates nine manufacturing facilities in the United States, with five located in Ohio alone, plus plants in Iowa, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Massachusetts.
In October 2025, Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment in its Clyde and Marion, Ohio facilities to expand laundry appliance production, reinforcing its commitment to domestic manufacturing.
As of 2025, refrigerator manufacturing at the Amana, Iowa plant is undergoing a transition, with some production shifting to a new Mexico facility, so buyers who specifically want a U.S.-made Whirlpool refrigerator should check the product label before purchasing.
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Where Are Whirlpool Refrigerators Made?
Whirlpool Corporation has historically built its U.S.-market refrigerators primarily at the Amana, Iowa plant, which came to Whirlpool through its acquisition of the Amana brand. That facility produces top-freezer, bottom-freezer, and French-door refrigerator models sold under multiple Whirlpool-owned brand names.
Additional refrigerator production takes place at Whirlpool’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. The Ottawa, Ohio plant handles chest freezers and upright freezers under the Maytag and Amana brands.
As of 2025, Whirlpool opened a new refrigerator production facility in Mexico, and some production that previously happened in Amana, Iowa has begun shifting there. Buyers who prioritize American-made refrigerators should look for the “Assembled in USA” or “Made in USA” label inside the refrigerator compartment or on the serial number plate before purchasing.
Who Owns Whirlpool and What Brands Does It Make?
Whirlpool Corporation is a publicly traded American company with no foreign parent. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker WHR and is headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan.
The Whirlpool brand portfolio is extensive. Beyond Whirlpool itself, the company owns Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, and Consul (for Latin American markets). All of these brands share manufacturing plants, supplier relationships, and engineering platforms.
A Maytag refrigerator and a Whirlpool refrigerator at the same price point may well come off the same production line at the Amana, Iowa plant with different nameplates. Understanding this shared manufacturing reality helps buyers evaluate what they are actually getting when choosing between these brands.
Are Whirlpool Refrigerators Made in the USA?
Most Whirlpool refrigerators sold in the United States have historically been assembled in the USA, primarily at the Amana, Iowa facility. This gives Whirlpool a stronger domestic manufacturing story for refrigerators than competitors like LG and Samsung, whose U.S. refrigerator production is minimal or nonexistent.
The 2025 shift of some refrigerator production to Mexico complicates that picture going forward. Whirlpool’s washers and dryers remain very strongly American-made at the Clyde and Marion, Ohio plants. For refrigerators specifically, confirming domestic origin on an individual model is now more important than it was previously.
What Are Whirlpool’s Other U.S. Manufacturing Plants?
The Clyde, Ohio plant is Whirlpool’s most famous American facility, widely cited as the largest washing machine factory in the world. It employs over 3,000 workers and produces more than 20,000 washers per day for the Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana brands.
The Findlay, Ohio plant produces dishwashers. The Marion, Ohio plant makes freestanding ranges and dryers. The Cleveland, Tennessee plant focuses on cooking appliances including ovens and cooktops for Whirlpool and KitchenAid.
The Greenville, Ohio facility is associated with KitchenAid stand mixer production, making it one of the most well-known American small appliance manufacturing sites given the cult following of KitchenAid mixers among home cooks.
Whirlpool vs. LG Refrigerators: Where Is Each One Made?
Whirlpool builds most of its refrigerators in the United States, while LG builds its refrigerators primarily in South Korea and Mexico. Whirlpool has no equivalent of LG’s Korean manufacturing base; it is an entirely American company making most of its product domestically.
LG refrigerators are known for premium technology including the InstaView glass door panel, linear compressor with a 10-year warranty, and a wide range of counter-depth and French-door configurations. Whirlpool refrigerators compete more on value, reliability history, and domestic parts and service availability.
For buyers who prioritize American manufacturing, Whirlpool is the stronger choice by a significant margin at most price points. For buyers who prioritize technology features and premium finishes, LG offers compelling options that Whirlpool’s mainstream lineup does not match. For other Whirlpool brand comparisons, see Who Makes Whirlpool Appliances and Who Makes Maytag Washing Machines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Whirlpool Refrigerators
Are Whirlpool refrigerators reliable?
Whirlpool refrigerators have a strong long-term reliability track record, and the brand consistently ranks highly in J.D. Power appliance satisfaction surveys. The Amana, Iowa plant’s decades of production experience has produced generations of durable refrigerators across multiple brand names.
Where are Maytag refrigerators made?
Maytag refrigerators are made at the same Whirlpool Corporation facilities as Whirlpool refrigerators, primarily the Amana, Iowa plant. Maytag is a brand owned by Whirlpool; it shares the same manufacturing infrastructure and often the same underlying product platform as Whirlpool-branded models.
How do I tell where my Whirlpool refrigerator was made?
Look for the serial number plate inside the refrigerator compartment, usually on an interior sidewall or near the top. The manufacturing code embedded in the serial number identifies the production plant. You can also look for “Assembled in USA” or “Made in USA” text directly on the label or inside the door frame.
I am Jack Neel, a mechanical engineer, researcher, and writer. I created this website to share my knowledge about different brands and products with you. I research the manufacturers behind the brands and provide you with the information you need to make smart buying decisions.