Is Whirlpool or GE better?

Is Whirlpool or GE better depends on appliance category, but overall Whirlpool Corporation is slightly better for reliability and simple proven designs, while GE Appliances is slightly better for smart features and innovation. Whirlpool Corporation owns Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana and makes refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers in Ohio and Iowa with simple mechanical designs, robust motors, and fewer electronics, resulting in first-year service call rates around 7 to 10 percent for washers and dryers and 8 to 11 percent for refrigerators and dishwashers, slightly lower than GE at 8 to 12 percent according to Yale Appliance data, with massive service network and inexpensive parts. Whirlpool washers last 12 to 15 years versus GE washers at 10 to 12 years. GE Appliances, owned by Haier and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, makes appliances in Decatur, Alabama and Louisville with SmartHQ app with WiFi, Microban antimicrobial technology, Keurig brewing in refrigerators, and customizable hardware in Cafe line, with service rates around 9 to 12 percent and similar parts availability. Both brands cost similar at 600 to 2,500 dollars. For washers and dryers, Whirlpool is slightly better for reliability. For refrigerators, GE Profile is comparable to Whirlpool French door. For dishwashers, both are similar at 8 to 12 percent, Whirlpool slightly lower. If you want most reliable with lowest repair rate, Whirlpool is slightly better overall.