The History of Washing Machines

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  • Wash Board Invented

    Wash Board Invented

  • Rotary Washing Machine Patented

  • First Washing Machine for Home Use Built

    William Blackstone built a washing machine for his wife to wash their clothes in.

  • Maytag Corporation Began Producing Washing Machines

    Maytag Corporation added a washing machine to product line.
  • First Electric Powered Washing Machine

    First Electric Powered Washing Machine

    The first electric powered washing machine was called The Thor. It was invented my Alva J. Fisher.

  • Whirlpool Corporation Began

    The company produced motor-driven electric washers.

  • First Microchip-Controlled Washer

  • Microcontrollers Used for Timing Process

  • First High Efficiency Washer

    First High Efficiency Washer