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Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 115 Years in America's Homes - Share Your Whirlpool Memory for the Chance to Win a New Appliance

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Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is marking its 115th anniversary with a national sweepstakes inviting consumers to share photos of meaningful moments featuring its brands Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and InSinkErator. Participants can submit a photo and short caption at www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com for a chance to win one of 115 new appliances.

Entries are accepted from noon ET on August 20, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2026, with winners notified on September 28, 2026. Prizes include KitchenAid blenders and stand mixers, Whirlpool and Maytag smart front-load washers, and Whirlpool dishwashers. The promotion is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and D.C., age 18 or older, with no purchase required.

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Market Context

Recent WHR announcements produced varied outcomes, including 0.95% after workplace recognition and -...
Analysis

Recent WHR announcements produced varied outcomes, including 0.95% after workplace recognition and -4.85% after charity news. For this anniversary sweepstakes, the active S-3ASR shelf and moderate short positioning add context and risk.

Key Figures

Company anniversary: 115 years Sweepstakes prizes: 115 new appliances U.S. household reach: 3 out of 4 U.S. homes +5 more
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Company anniversary 115 years Whirlpool Corporation history
Sweepstakes prizes 115 new appliances One appliance for every anniversary year
U.S. household reach 3 out of 4 U.S. homes Company statement about product presence
Caption limit 300 characters Maximum caption length per submission
Entry period August 20, 2026 to September 27, 2026 Noon ET start to 11:59 p.m. ET deadline
Winner notification September 28, 2026 Sweepstakes notification date
Prize quantities 30 blenders; 70 stand mixers; 5 washers; 5 washers; 5 dishwashers Listed sweepstakes prizes
Eligibility geography 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia Eligible residents

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 20 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Aug 20 Workplace recognition Positive +0.9% Seramount recognized Whirlpool for workplace inclusion and talent leadership.
Aug 06 Charity fundraising Positive -4.8% Annual community golf event raised $3 million for Southwest Michigan youth.
Aug 05 Factory investment Positive +1.3% Whirlpool highlighted apprenticeship programs and $300 million of laundry-operation investment.
Aug 03 2Q26 earnings Negative +13.8% Second-quarter sales declined while the company maintained its full-year operational outlook.
Jul 23 Earnings reschedule Neutral +4.4% Whirlpool rescheduled its second-quarter results release and conference call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Historical reactions to Whirlpool announcements varied, with positive workplace and investment news aligning with gains while other positive or neutral announcements diverged.

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Sweepstakes celebrates generations of memorable moments with Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, Amana and InSinkErator

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For 115 years, Whirlpool Corporation appliances have been part of America's most important moments from childhood kitchen memories to daily laundry routines. To celebrate, Whirlpool is inviting consumers to share photos of memories featuring its iconic brands and enter a sweepstakes for 115 new appliances — one for every year they've all been a part of America's homes.

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The Whirlpool Corporation 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes invites consumers to submit photos at www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com clearly showing Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and/or InSinkErator playing a meaningful part of their story.

Whirlpool Corporation is the only American-owned kitchen and laundry appliance company and its products can be found in 3 out of 4 U.S. homes. The sweepstakes is designed to commemorate the company's legacy, brought to life in homes throughout the country.

"Generation after generation, Whirlpool has been proud to earn and maintain the trust of its consumers by delivering innovative home appliances that improve life at home every day," said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO. "This milestone is a celebration of the memories we've helped create and a glimpse into the special moments – large and small – that we'll continue to be a part of for decades to come. After 115 years, we are proud to be the only major appliance company that started in America, stayed in America, and continues to invest in workers and factories across the country."

How to Enter
To learn more about the anniversary sweepstakes, giveaway and to submit a photo for a chance to win, visit www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com and follow the on-screen instructions. Each submission should also include a caption of up to 300 characters that tells the story of the memory the photo contains. Participants will also be able to see a gallery of the photos others have submitted.

Entry deadline:
Entries may be submitted beginning at noon ET on August 20, 2026 and must be received by 11:59pm ET on September 27, 2026. Winners will be notified via email on September 28, 2026.

Prizes:
The sweepstakes winners may receive one of the following prizes:

  • 30 KitchenAid® Pure Power Blenders
  • 70 KitchenAid® Artisan® Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixers with Premium Accessory Pack
  • 5 Whirlpool® Smart Front Load Washers with FreshFlow™ Vent System
  • 5 Maytag® 5.0 cubic foot Smart Front Load Washers with Pet Pro Option
  • 5 Whirlpool® Third Rack Dishwashers with Advanced ProDry™ System

Where applicable, Whirlpool Corporation will arrange and pay for standard delivery, installation and haul-away of an existing appliance.

Eligibility:
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning. The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Void in Alaska, Hawaii and where prohibited by law.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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FAQ

What is the Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes and what is being celebrated?

The Whirlpool 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes is a consumer photo contest celebrating 115 years of Whirlpool appliances in American homes. According to Whirlpool, the event honors memories featuring Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and InSinkErator, with 115 new appliances awarded as prizes.

How can I enter the Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes in 2026?

You can enter by submitting a photo and caption at www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com during the entry period. According to Whirlpool, entries must clearly show at least one participating brand and include a caption of up to 300 characters describing the memory.

What are the entry dates and winner notification date for Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes?

Entries are accepted from noon ET on August 20, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2026. According to Whirlpool, winners will be notified via email on September 28, 2026, following the close of the sweepstakes entry window.

What prizes are available in the Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes?

Prizes include 30 KitchenAid Pure Power Blenders and 70 KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart Stand Mixers. According to Whirlpool, additional prizes feature 5 Whirlpool smart front-load washers, 5 Maytag smart front-load washers and 5 Whirlpool third-rack dishwashers, totaling 115 appliances.

Who is eligible to enter the Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes?

Eligibility is limited to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, aged 18 or older. According to Whirlpool, the sweepstakes is void in Alaska, Hawaii and where prohibited by law, and no purchase is required.

Is a purchase required to participate in the Whirlpool (WHR) 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes?

No purchase or payment is required to enter or win the Whirlpool 115 Anniversary Sweepstakes. According to Whirlpool, a purchase or payment of any kind will not increase a participant’s chances of winning an appliance prize in this promotion.