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About Electrolux Appliances

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Electrolux is one of the top appliance manufacturers in the world. It sells a wide variety of home appliances under its own name and many others, including Frigidaire and Tappan. The Electrolux company slogan is "Thinking of You."

About the Company


As of 2011, Electrolux appliances sells in over 150 markets, selling approximately 40 million products to its customers every year. It was founded over 90 years ago by Axel Wenner-Gren. The Electorolux line-up of professional and commercial use appliances includes items for the kitchen and laundry. While these appliances are sold as Electrolux, they are also appliances that are sold under name brands such as Eureka and AEG, for example.


Kitchen Appliances


Electrolux's kitchen appliances include cooktops, ranges, wall ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and refrigeration. Its offered ranges include not only gas and electric, but also the more advanced induction and dual fuel ranges. Wall ovens are either 27- to 30-inches and are available as single or double wall units. There are two built-in dishwasher offerings, IQ-Touch and Wave-Touch, that range in size from 18 inches to 24. When it comes to refrigeration, there are several offerings for customers to choose from. There is the option of side-by-side or french door refrigerators, as well as ice makers, freezers, refrigeration drawers and beverage centers.


Laundry Appliances


Laundry appliances include washers and Dryers as well as accessories such as pedestal drawers, which offer additional storage space. Washing machines are front-load with available colors that have names such as Mediterranean Blue, Island White, Red Hot Red, Silver Sands or Turquoise Sky. Electrolux dryers are available in either gas or electric and they come in colors that allow them to coordinate with the washers.