- Whirlpool Corporation owns Amana and operates its U.S. major-appliance business, including refrigerators, laundry, cooking and dishwashing products.
- Amana heating and cooling equipment follows a separate licensed path: Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman operate the Amana HVAC business while the trademark remains connected to Maytag and Whirlpool.
- Selected room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers are also made under license by XLS Products, so the exact category and model must be identified before assigning a manufacturer or warranty route.
Whirlpool Corporation makes and operates the main Amana household-appliance line in the United States. Amana refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers sit inside Whirlpool's North American brand portfolio. Amana central heating and air-conditioning equipment is different: Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman operate that business under an Amana trademark license. Selected room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers follow another licensed route through XLS Products.
The direct answer therefore depends on the category. Whirlpool is the answer for core Amana major appliances; Daikin and Goodman are the answer for Amana HVAC; XLS Products is the named licensee for selected room-air products. The rating plate, model number and warranty record still determine the responsible entity for an individual unit.
Amana at a Glance
| Product category | Brand or operating relationship | Manufacturing boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers | Amana is part of Whirlpool Corporation's North American portfolio | Exact Whirlpool factory and country must be checked by model |
| Central air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces | Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman operate Amana HVAC under license | Daikin says U.S. engineering and manufacturing are centered at its Texas technology park, but verify the individual system |
| Room air conditioners, portable AC and dehumidifiers | Amana says these categories are manufactured under license by XLS Products | Support and warranty follow the licensed product route |
| Older room-air units | Amana directs certain pre-2016 units to Haier America | Historical service responsibility is not current brand ownership |
| Other licensed Amana products | Whirlpool reports receiving royalties from third parties for selected licensed categories | Do not extend a license to unlisted appliances |
Who Owns Amana Appliances?
Amana began in Iowa in 1934. The brand's official history traces its major-appliance development, and Amana's current corporate page says Whirlpool acquired the brand in 2006.
Whirlpool's fiscal 2025 Form 10-K lists Amana among its principal North American brands. The filing also says Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets products under brands including Amana and receives royalties where selected trademarks are licensed to third parties.
That establishes two facts at once:
- Whirlpool is the current owner and principal major-appliance operator for Amana;
- the Amana name can also appear on licensed categories whose product operator is not Whirlpool's core major-appliance business.
This is why “Who makes Amana?” cannot be answered from the logo alone.
Who Makes Amana Refrigerators, Washers and Kitchen Appliances?
For the core U.S. major-appliance range, Whirlpool Corporation is the responsible industrial group. Amana's current site sells refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, dishwashers, washers and dryers and routes owners into Whirlpool-connected service and privacy systems.
Whirlpool's 2025 annual filing says its products are manufactured through a network of operations in four countries. Amana's U.S. manufacturing page says approximately 80% of the major appliances Whirlpool sells in the United States come from its American factories and discusses American steel across Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and InSinkErator product lines.
Those are portfolio-level facts. They do not prove that every Amana refrigerator, dishwasher, washer or range is made in the United States, or assign a specific Amana model to a named factory.
For exact origin, use the appliance rating plate, model manual, carton, import record and warranty document. Factory assignments and sourced products can change over time.
Is Amana Owned by Whirlpool or Maytag?
Whirlpool Corporation owns both Amana and Maytag in its current brand portfolio. Maytag Corporation or related companies can appear as the owner of the Amana trademark in licensed HVAC notices because Whirlpool acquired Maytag in 2006.
That legal trademark wording does not mean Maytag is now a separate parent company above Whirlpool. The World Clean Biz guides to Maytag ownership and manufacturing and Whirlpool's current regional structure explain the wider corporate relationship.
Who Makes Amana HVAC Equipment?
Amana-branded central heating and cooling equipment is not the same product business as an Amana refrigerator or washer.
Daikin Comfort Technologies North America says it provides Daikin, Goodman, Amana and Quietflex products. Its current corporate materials say the company and its affiliates manufacture heating and cooling systems and that engineering and manufacturing are headquartered at Daikin Texas Technology Park near Houston.
Daikin also states that Amana-brand heating and cooling systems are designed and engineered in the United States by Houston-based Goodman Manufacturing, a member of the Daikin group. The legal notice says Amana is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation or related companies and is used under license.
The practical chain is:
- the Amana trademark remains connected to the Whirlpool/Maytag brand system;
- Daikin Comfort Technologies operates the North American HVAC brand portfolio;
- Goodman provides the named Amana HVAC design and operating context;
- dealers install and service market-specific systems;
- the model label and warranty identify the exact equipment and claim route.
Whirlpool ownership of the trademark does not make Whirlpool the manufacturer of Amana furnaces or central air conditioners.
Who Makes Amana Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers?
Amana's current product-registration page draws another explicit boundary. It says room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers are manufactured under license by XLS Products, Inc. and provides a separate support route.
The same page directs owners of certain units made before 2016 to Haier America. That is historical support guidance, not evidence that Haier owns Amana today.
These categories show why a broad answer such as “Whirlpool makes all Amana products” is inaccurate. A trademark owner can license defined product categories while retaining its core major-appliance business.
Where Are Amana Appliances Made?
The correct answer is product-specific:
- Whirlpool reports substantial U.S. production across its major-appliance portfolio, but the exact Amana model still requires a label and factory record;
- Daikin identifies its Texas technology park as the center of North American HVAC engineering and manufacturing, but an installed system should be checked by model and component;
- licensed room-air products follow the XLS Products documentation and the origin shown on the unit;
- parts such as compressors, controls and motors can have different suppliers and warranties from the finished appliance.
Avoid assigning origin from the brand's Iowa history. Amana was founded in Iowa, but brand origin and current factory location are different questions.
Does Whirlpool Make Every Amana Product?
No. Whirlpool owns Amana and is the core major-appliance operator, but Whirlpool itself discloses that selected Amana-branded products are licensed to third parties. Current Amana and Daikin pages identify two such paths: XLS Products for selected room-air products and Daikin/Goodman for central HVAC.
The same licensing principle applies elsewhere in the Whirlpool portfolio. The World Clean Biz guide to KitchenAid manufacturing and licensing separates major appliances, small appliances, factories and regional rights.
Warranty and Service: Use the Product Category First
For a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer or dryer, use the warranty and service documents on the Amana major-appliance site.
For central heating or cooling equipment, use the Amana HVAC and Daikin/Goodman dealer and warranty route.
For room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers, follow the XLS Products support path identified by Amana.
Do not submit an HVAC claim through the refrigerator service channel or assume that a retail protection plan replaces the manufacturer's written warranty. Record the model, serial number, installation date, seller, installer and commissioning documents.
Buyer, Distributor and Supplier Checklist
Before buying, sourcing or servicing an Amana-branded product, verify:
- product category and complete model number;
- trademark owner and licensed operator, if applicable;
- legal manufacturer, importer and warranty entity;
- factory and country of origin for the exact SKU;
- authorized retail or dealer channel;
- installation and commissioning requirements;
- parts availability and service coverage by region;
- certification holder and current product file;
- whether any portfolio-level U.S.-manufacturing statement actually names the model.
FAQ
Is Amana made by Whirlpool?
Whirlpool Corporation owns Amana and operates its main U.S. major-appliance business. That answer applies to core refrigerators, cooking, dishwashing and laundry products, subject to model-level verification.
Is Amana the same as Maytag?
No. Amana and Maytag are distinct brands in Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio. They can share group resources without having identical products, parts, factories or warranties.
Who makes Amana air conditioners?
For central HVAC, Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman operate the Amana brand under license. For room and portable air conditioners, Amana currently identifies XLS Products as the licensed manufacturer. Check the exact category and model.
Is Amana HVAC owned by Daikin?
Daikin operates the Amana HVAC business through its North American comfort organization, but official notices say the Amana trademark belongs to Maytag Corporation or related companies and is used under license.
Are Amana appliances made in the USA?
Whirlpool reports substantial U.S. production across its North American major-appliance portfolio. That does not establish the origin of every Amana SKU. Read the exact product label and supporting documentation.
Who handles Amana warranty service?
It depends on the category. Whirlpool-connected Amana service handles core major appliances; the Daikin/Goodman route applies to central HVAC; XLS Products handles the licensed room-air categories identified by Amana.
Final Answer
Whirlpool Corporation owns Amana and is the main company behind Amana refrigerators, cooking, dishwashing and laundry appliances. Amana central HVAC is operated by Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman under a trademark license, while selected room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers are made under license by XLS Products. Always identify the category and exact model before assigning the manufacturer, factory, origin or warranty.
