Whirlpool Corporation and D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest builder by sales volume, have announced a new, five-year exclusive partnership to supply large appliances from Whirlpool’s Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid brands in all newly-built D.R. Horton homes starting January 1st, 2020.
“From first-time home buyers to empty nesters, D.R. Horton and its family of brands ensure every home built is tailored to meet its customers’ individual needs. That’s why Whirlpool Corporation is a perfect fit – our deep portfolio of home appliances meets the needs of every homeowner and home type,” says Dave Cichocki, vice president of U.S. sales at Whirlpool Corporation. “From the value-driven simplicity of Amana brand to the exceptional performance and finely-crafted design of the KitchenAid brand, we’re able to offer D.R. Horton a differentiated portfolio of kitchen and laundry appliances designed to suit nearly all homeowner needs.”
D.R. Horton operates in 84 markets across 29 states, and closed 52,569 homes in the twelve-month period ending December 31st, 2018. Whirlpool appliances will be available across all its new home brands, including D.R. Horton, Emerald Homes, Express Homes and Freedom Homes.
“D.R. Horton and Whirlpool have a solid history together, and we are pleased to be working with them again,” says Brad Conlon, D.R. Horton’s director of national accounts. “Whirlpool’s product diversity and emphasis on best-in-class customer service make them the ideal exclusive appliance provider for our family of brands.”
