History of White-Westinghouse
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Over the years, White-Westinghouse has contributed many advancements to the appliance industry. Among them were…
| 1917 | Westinghouse Electric Company entered the appliance manufacturing business with its first product, electric ranges. |
| 1927 | Concealed surface unit range introduced. |
| 1930 | Built-in “Silent Watchman”, the first device to prevent compressor motors from overheating or burning out. |
| 1933 | The first completely self-contained room air conditioning unit. Freon12 non-toxic, odorless refrigerant used in refrigerators. |
| 1935 | The first portable dishwasher. |
| 1938 | A meat keeper drawer to keep meat fresh for a full week. |
| 1939 | The first American front-load washing machine. |
| 1940 | “Colder Cold” refrigeration system introduced the first “reverse cycle” room air conditioner to cool or heat a room. |
| 1948 | A variable water level and pressure fill control for washers introduced. |
| 1950 | “Frost Free” revolutionized the industry with the first automatic defrost system in both refrigerator and freezer sections. |
| 1955 | “Spacemates” – the first stacked automatic washer and dryer pair. |
| 1963 | Compact air conditioner introduced with quick mount installation. |
| 1970 | Chill compartment introduced. |
| 1975 | White Consolidated Industries purchased the appliance manufacturing division from Westinghouse Electric, creating White-Westinghouse. |
| 1976 | First bimetal actuated time delay opening lid lock to keep the washer lid closed during the spin cycle. |
| 1986 | WCI and White-Westinghouse purchased by AB Electrolux of Sweden, the world’s number one choice for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor appliances. |
| 1996 | Introduced ice and water filtration system in side-by side refrigerators. |
| 2001 | AdvanceTech line of refrigerators introduced. |
