One Out of Two Homes in America

Kenmore's Claim

Kenmore claims that one out of two homes in America has a Kenmore appliance.

According to 2001 data, there are about one hundred seven million, ten thousand (107,010,000) occupied households in America. Each of these households probably has at least one appliance. If Kenmore’s claim is true, 53,505,00 homes in 2001 had at least one Kenmore appliance.

In 1927, Sears Roebuck and Company created its first Kenmore appliance. By 1936, Sears had sold one million laundry appliances. When Kenmore celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1977, it had sold 50 million appliances. In 2002, Kenmore will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

Kenmore makes washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, wall ovens, ranges, cooktops, range hoods, dishwashers, grills, compactors, disposals, air conditioners, air cleaners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, hot water dispensers, water filters, water softeners, vacuums, and sewing machines.

Do you have a Kenmore appliance in your home?