I recently was in the market to purchase a new washer and dryer. I was determined to buy American while also supporting a local small business. I had decided to go for Whirlpool because I had heard they were made in America. I found a small independent owner appliance store nearby. When I entered the store, I told the owner that I wanted to buy Whirlpool because they were American made. He quickly pointed out to me that Whirlpools were made in America but many of the parts were made in China. He told me that if I truly wanted a 100% American made product then the best choice was Speed Queen. He went on to say that every part within the Speed Queen was made in America. It’s also the best made product that I could buy and it has been the choice of laundromats for decades because they are built to last. I was so happy with my purchase and they work great. I did have to pay more but it was worth it to me. I accomplished what I set out to do. I bypassed the giant corporations and supported a small business and I was not contributing to China’s slave labor. I would love to hear of any similar stories and what products are out there that we can trust are 100% American made.
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Thanks! And, a few years ago I helped someone research the best washer and dryer available to buy, and the winner, was Speed Queen! Recently I tried to locate a large grommeted tarp to use to cover my portable water tank because it is white and the algae will grow because of sun shining on the tank. I made local calls, I looked online, and I did not find one single tarp to buy that was not imported. Had to have a tarp, and fast, So now? I have a tarp that stinks like poison even though outside, and of course, it was made in China. Every single product they make involving plastics, is noxious. I'm disgusted.
ANCHOR INDUSTRIES INC. (3rd generation American company located in Evansville, IN)...MAKES TARPS...and has dealers all over the USA...give 'em a call IF YOU WANT A CUSTOM TARP out of American-made-industrial fabrics.
(812) 913-9958
https://anchorinc.com/about-us/history/
They also have "dealers" all over... ASK FOR "CUSTOM PRODUCTS" and they can direct you to a dealer near you :-)
Bought a set of Speed Queen machines in '89...still going.