Sears stopped manufacturing these somewhere between 1984-1990 as they switched over to the "Kenmore Elite Series." Many of these machines can still be found by the keen-eyed observer, and very possibly refurbished - so if you ever come across one, you know who to call.
Who owns Kenmore appliances now?
Sears
Who manufactures Kenmore washer and dryers?
Whirlpool
Are Kenmore appliances still manufactured?
You may not know this, but Kenmore does not manufacture its appliances. The appliances are manufactured by many other companies, like Whirlpool and GE. To figure out the manufacturer, you need only look to the model number.
Where are Kenmore washer and dryers made?
Laundry Appliances Kenmore-brand appliances: at least some models are made in USA. Available from Sears and KMart. (Sears is a retailer, not a manufacturer, so Kenmore washers and dryers are manufactured by many different companies, including Amana, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, LG, and Whirlpool.
Is it still OK to buy Kenmore appliances?
If you have a Kenmore appliance in your home, you're probably wondering what will happen now that Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. If you want to purchase a Kenmore appliance—which by the way, are not manufactured by Sears—you still can. Amazon sells them, so you can buy them online.
Who bought Kenmore from Sears?
Kenmore is an American brand of household appliances sold by Sears, The brand is owned by Transformco, an affiliate of ESL Investments. As of 2017, Kenmore products are produced by manufacturers including Whirlpool, LG, Electrolux, Panasonic, Cleva North America, and Daewoo Electronics.
Who will buy Kenmore brand?
Sears CEO Eddie Lampert offers 'critical' deal to buy Kenmore brand for $400 million.
Is Kenmore and Whirlpool the same?
At present, Whirlpool still makes Kenmore appliances, although this could change as time goes on. Until then, you can expect to find your favorite Kenmore washing machines on sale at Sears, and other online retailers, manufactured by Whirlpool.