Maytag

The brand’s trajectory changed permanently in 1911 with the introduction of the first electric washing machine, followed by a gas-powered model in 1914 for rural homes without electricity. By the early 1920s, Maytag revolutionized the industry with the "gyrating" machine, which featured a bottom-mounted agitator—a design so effective it propelled Maytag to the top of hundreds of competing washing machine manufacturers. The Era of "Dependable Care"

Founded in 1893 by Frederick Louis Maytag and his partners in Newton, Iowa, the company initially focused on agricultural tools. However, F.L. Maytag soon recognized a growing need for labor-saving devices in the home. In 1907, the company produced its first washing machine to help bridge the seasonal gap in farm equipment sales.

The Evolution of Dependability: A History of Maytag The Maytag brand is a cornerstone of American industrial history, evolving from a small farm implement business into a global symbol of household reliability. For over a century, Maytag has defined the consumer expectation for durability, famously immortalized by the "Ol' Lonely" repairman who never had any work to do. Foundations and Innovation