Who makes Kenmore washers?

Kenmore is a Transformco brand; dated primary sources document Whirlpool-made Kenmore washers in Ohio and LG-made Kenmore Elite washers in South Korea.

Owner
TransformcoTransformcoKenmore brand owner
Transformco news
Made by
Whirlpool / LGClyde washers and historical Elite recall models
Company record
Made in
United StatesUSA / South KoreaSouth KoreaClyde production; listed LG/Elite models manufactured 2010–2011
Company record
Illustration of a generic washing machine, not a photo of Kenmore washers.
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SuppliersMap research desk · Source records checked against 4 sources, at least 1 published by Transformco · How we check

Kenmore washers supply chain

OwnerTransformcoTransformco
BrandKenmore washersKenmore washers
Made byWhirlpool / LG
Made inUnited StatesUSA / South KoreaSouth Korea
Key part supplier: Not named by Transformco Not disclosed

Is Kenmore washers made in China or the USA?

Both US and South Korean production are documented historically. These sources do not identify the current manufacturer or origin of every Kenmore washer; match the full model and production date. [3] [4]

Same factory, different label

Whirlpool’s dated plant release names several labels made at Clyde, including Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag and Amana. Separately, LG supplied the listed Elite models. Shared manufacturer and brand ownership are different relationships. [3] [4]

Where was your washing machine made?

A company address and a country of manufacture answer different questions. Start with your exact model.

  1. Locate the rating plate without removing panels or moving a heavy appliance.
  2. Record the model, serial number and any country-of-origin statement.
  3. Ask the manufacturer about that exact unit if the plate does not state an origin.

What each source proves

2019-06-03

Ttransformco.com

Transform announces Sears Hometown acquisition agreement

Identifies Kenmore and DieHard as Transform brands; this is a dated ownership disclosure, not a factory list.

Transformco news2025-06-01

Kkenmore.com

Kenmore terms of use

Effective-dated terms identify the Kenmore site operator as Transform SR Holding Management LLC and its affiliates, collectively Transformco.

Company record2013-12-20

Ss202.q4cdn.com

Whirlpool Ohio washer investment announcement

Names Kenmore among residential washer brands manufactured by Whirlpool in Clyde in 2013; distinguishes Marion dryer production.

Company record2012-12-18

Ccpsc.gov

CPSC: LG and Kenmore Elite top-load washer recall

Lists three Kenmore Elite washer models and LG models made in South Korea in 2010–2011; publication date is December 2012 despite the URL year.

Third party

Kenmore washers milestones

  1. CPSC announced the LG/Kenmore Elite top-load washer recall. [4]
  2. Whirlpool named Kenmore among its Clyde washer labels. [3]
  3. Kenmore’s terms identified the Transformco operator. [2]

Questions people ask

Who makes kenmore washers?

Whirlpool’s 2013 release includes Kenmore in Clyde washer production. The December 2012 CPSC recall separately identifies LG and Kenmore Elite washers, including Elite models 29002, 29272 and 29278. [3] [4]

Who owns kenmore washers?

Transformco owns the Kenmore brand. Kenmore’s June 2025 website terms name its Transformco operator. [1] [2]

Where is kenmore washers made?

Clyde, Ohio, for the Whirlpool production documented in 2013; South Korea for the listed LG/Kenmore Elite washers manufactured in 2010–2011. [3] [4]

Sources

  1. [1] TTransform announces Sears Hometown acquisition agreement2019-06-03 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  2. [2] KKenmore terms of use2025-06-01 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  3. [3] SWhirlpool Ohio washer investment announcement2013-12-20 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-26
  4. [4] CCPSC: LG and Kenmore Elite top-load washer recall2012-12-18 · third-party · Source record checked 2026-10-26