When did the frigidaire come out?

Question

Today, I peeled up a bit of the carpet and I noticed that there was newspaper, so I ripped some out and it said "FRIGIDAIRE. GET YOURS SOON." Please I would like to know a date.

Answer 1

Hi:  The first electric refrigerator was offered for sale in 1913.  Alfred Mellowes designed a new version of the original and in 1915 the Guardian Frigerator Company was organized to manufacture Mellowes Refrigerator.  General Motors saw the potential of this company and purchased it in 1918 and gave it the name Frigadaire.

Your answer is 1918.  For a complete history, go to: www.frigidaire-intl.com/history_frigidai...