GE washers are currently manufactured by GE Appliances, which is owned by Haier Smart Home Company, a publicly-traded affiliate of the global conglomerate Haier.
The Current Manufacturer of GE Washers
While the brand name "GE" is widely recognized, the entity responsible for manufacturing GE washers and other GE-branded home appliances is GE Appliances. Since 2016, GE Appliances has been under the ownership of Haier Smart Home Company, an affiliate of the Chinese multinational Haier. This acquisition transferred the operational control and production of GE-branded appliances from General Electric to Haier.
Haier's acquisition included the rights to use the familiar GE brand name for appliances, a licensing agreement that is set to continue until 2056. This means that although GE Appliances operates under the Haier umbrella, the products continue to bear the iconic GE logo, maintaining brand continuity for consumers.
A Brief History of GE Appliances
GE Appliances has a long-standing history rooted in American manufacturing. It is an American home appliance manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky. The division was originally established in 1905 in Schenectady, New York, as a part of General Electric. Over more than a century, it built a strong reputation for producing a wide range of household appliances. The 2016 acquisition by Haier marked a new chapter, integrating GE Appliances' legacy with Haier's global reach and manufacturing capabilities.
Key Ownership Timeline:
| Year | Owner of GE Appliances | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2016 | General Electric | Original parent company and founder of the appliance division |
| 2016 – Present | Haier Smart Home Company | Acquired GE Appliances; holds rights to use the GE brand name until 2056 |
This transition ensures that GE-branded appliances, including their range of washers, continue to be developed, manufactured, and distributed globally by a dedicated entity backed by a leading international appliance corporation.
For more information on GE Appliances, you can visit their Wikipedia page.
