Amana

Amana is an American home-appliance brand. Its predecessor was established in 1934 near the Amana Colonies in Iowa, initially focusing on commercial refrigeration equipment before expanding into household refrigerators, cooking appliances, microwaves, dishwashers, and laundry equipment. The brand name is associated with the Amana Colonies, which remain an important part of its corporate history. Over time, Amana evolved from a refrigeration manufacturer into a broader appliance brand and later entered categories such as residential air conditioning and microwave ovens. It developed substantial recognition in the U.S. appliance market during the second half of the twentieth century. Maytag Corporation acquired Amana's appliance business in 2002, and Amana became part of Whirlpool Corporation after Whirlpool completed its acquisition of Maytag in 2006. Today, Amana primarily serves U.S. consumers with mainstream household appliances, including refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing, laundry, and selected home-comfort products. Its assortment and distribution can vary by market and period. Because its operations are integrated into Whirlpool's brand portfolio, Amana is best understood as a Whirlpool appliance brand rather than an independently listed appliance company.

Amana's corporate history can be traced to 1934, when George Foerstner established a related business near the Amana Colonies in Iowa. The early business focused on commercial walk-in refrigeration equipment. Building on its refrigeration expertise, the company gradually expanded into household applications. During the mid-twentieth century, Amana added cooking appliances, microwave ovens, dishwashers, and other home appliances, evolving from a specialized refrigeration maker into a broader appliance brand. The brand's development in microwave ovens and household appliances was an important part of its expansion. As household electrification and built-in kitchen equipment became more common in the United States, Amana developed a portfolio serving multiple domestic uses and also entered related areas such as residential air conditioning. The legal entities and manufacturing arrangements associated with the brand changed over time, while Amana continued to operate as a consumer-appliance brand. In 2002, Maytag Corporation acquired Amana's appliance business. Whirlpool Corporation completed its acquisition of Maytag in 2006, bringing Amana into Whirlpool's brand portfolio. Amana has since operated as a Whirlpool-owned appliance brand rather than an independently listed company. Its current positioning is mainly in the mainstream U.S. home-appliance market, supported by Whirlpool's brand, supply-chain, and distribution systems.

• 2006

  Brought into the Whirlpool brand family

  [2]Whirlpool Corporation historywhirlpoolcorp.com

  Whirlpool Corporation completed its acquisition of Maytag, and Amana thereby became an appliance brand under Whirlpool.

• 2002

  Maytag acquires Amana's appliance business

  [2]Whirlpool Corporation historywhirlpoolcorp.com

  Maytag Corporation acquired Amana's appliance business, bringing Amana into the Maytag brand portfolio.

• 1934

  Company founded

  [3]Company foundedamana.com

  George Foerstner founded the company near the Amana Colonies in Iowa, with early operations focused on commercial refrigeration equipment.

An economy-oriented household-appliance brand in Whirlpool Corporation's United States portfolio, emphasizing practical core functionality and accessible pricing.

• Refrigerators

  Amana refrigerators serve everyday household refrigeration and freezing needs and form a core part of the brand's kitchen-appliance portfolio. Door configurations, capacities, and features vary by product cycle and market.

• Cooking appliances

  This category includes ranges and ovens for household cooking and baking, reflecting Amana's expansion from refrigeration into a broader kitchen-appliance portfolio.

• Microwave ovens

  Amana microwave ovens are designed for household reheating, defrosting, and basic cooking. Installation formats, capacities, and controls vary across models.

• Dishwashers

  Amana dishwashers serve household dish-cleaning needs as part of the brand's kitchen-appliance range. Features and specifications depend on the model and market.

• Laundry appliances

  Amana laundry products include washers and dryers for household clothes washing and drying, extending the brand's appliance coverage beyond the kitchen.

• Home air-conditioning equipment

  Amana has been associated with residential air-conditioning and home-comfort equipment for indoor cooling and air treatment; exact availability should be verified by market and period.

1. 1Amana official websiteamana.com
2. 2Whirlpool Corporation historywhirlpoolcorp.com
3. 3Company foundedamana.com