An often-touted benefit of American-made appliances is that they’re manufactured using higher-quality materials than imported brands. Drawing from his personal experience, Dennis Godynuk, the lead appliance expert at Comfort Appliance Repair in Tennessee, reveals that there is still truth in this. Godynuk tells House Digest exclusively, “American-made appliances often use tougher materials, which I see in my repair work. Brands like Whirlpool and GE, built in U.S. factories, use high-grade stainless steel for fridge interiors and washer drums — more durable than plastics in some imported models. For instance, Maytag’s dryers have heavy-duty metal hinges that hold up under heavy use. These materials cut down on breakdowns.”
Read the article.
