We got a new, US-made dishwasher installed today. [View all]
I looked it up. It's a Frigidaire, made in Kinston, North Carolina. A US-made product, purchased at Lowe's, and probably in stock only because it is US-made. So, there still is stuff made in this country, despite the conventional wisdom about such things.
It's a basic, contractor-grade model, and was one of the least expensive units on display at Lowe's. It's not a smart dishwasher, doesn't have an app on our cell phone, or any other such nonsense. You load it up, push the Start button, and it washes your dishes. You can press other buttons to change cycles, etc., but the default cycle will probably be the one we use all the time.
Did I check the place of manufacture before buying it? Nope. I checked the price. It was almost exactly $500. Installation cost $169, and was done by a local plumbing company. I have installed dishwashers myself, but not having to lie on the floor to work under the sink is worth the money for this 76-year-old old fart.
As always, the joy of home ownership is offset by the need to replace things that break. Oh, well...
Its US origin was a surprise to me.
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