What's a better brand, Whirlpool or Frigidaire?

Whirlpool is generally considered better brand than Frigidaire for overall reliability, durability, and American-made quality, though Frigidaire offers better value pricing. Whirlpool Corporation, founded in 1911 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, owns Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Amana brands, and manufactures many appliances in Ohio, Iowa, and Tennessee, USA, with reputation for dependable washers and refrigerators lasting 10 to 12 years, ranking higher in Consumer Reports for fewest repairs and excellent parts availability through extensive network. Whirlpool washers share parts with Maytag, making repairs easy and affordable. Frigidaire is owned by Electrolux, Swedish company, founded in 1918 in Fort Wayne, Indiana as Guardian Frigerator Company, now made primarily in Mexico and US, known for budget-friendly appliances with good features for price, but generally has slightly higher repair rates than Whirlpool for refrigerators and dishwashers according to appliance technicians. For refrigerators, Whirlpool is rated more reliable with better temperature control and fewer compressor issues than Frigidaire, though Frigidaire offers more affordable French door models. For washers, Whirlpool and Maytag top-load models are more reliable than Frigidaire washers which are less common. So Whirlpool is better for reliability, longevity, and American manufacturing, while Frigidaire is better for budget-conscious buyers wanting decent features at lower price, with both being decent mid-tier brands.