Whirlpool Corporation Showcases Industry-First Innovations at KBIS 2026

Jan 28, 2026- by CMI| Category : Consumer Goods1 min read
Whirlpool Corporation Showcases Industry-First Innovations at KBIS 2026

Whirlpool Corporation, a top global household appliance company, will showcase its latest innovations at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) from February 17-19, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. At this year’s event, Whirlpool will connect with consumers through interactive experiences, highlighting products that reflects luxury, performance, and personalization all designed to improve life at home.

Some exciting new products to be unveiled at KBIS include:

  • A refrigerator with built-in nugget ice, a first in the industry
  • UV Clean laundry sanitation from Whirlpool
  • Live Look in camera and Doneness Detection in KitchenAid® wall ovens
  • An extra-large crisper drawer from Maytag®, the largest of its kind on the market

Whirlpool® Innovations: Transforming Everyday Life

Whirlpool will reveal a groundbreaking refrigerator that makes nugget ice, offering soft, chewable ice right at home. This innovation reflects Whirlpool's commitment in making solutions that meet the needs of modern homeowners.

Key Whirlpool products include:

  • Whirlpool® 36-inch True Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator with Nugget Ice
  • Whirlpool® Top Load Washer with a new Delicates Basket
  • Whirlpool® Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean technology
  • Whirlpool® 24-inch Stainless Steel Dishwasher with a Spin & Load Rack

KitchenAid® – Reimagining the Kitchen:

KitchenAid® will showcase new products designed to change how we cook and use the kitchen. These innovations focus on connecting technology and design to make everyday cooking easier and more efficient. Featured products include:

  • KitchenAid® 30-inch Smart Electric Double Wall Oven with an Intelligent Cooking Camera
  • KitchenAid® 360° Max Jets Dishwasher with ProDry System
  • KitchenAid® Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Auto Fill

Maytag® – Built for Tough Jobs:

Maytag® will highlight products made to handle tough tasks like discarding pet hair, dealing with heavy-duty stains, as well as offering more fridge space. Featured products include:

  • Maytag® Top Load Pet Pro Laundry System
  • Maytag® 3-Door and 4-Door French Door Refrigerators with XL Crisper

Whirlpool Corporation will be at booth W701, where visitors can explore innovative products from Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®, JennAir®, and Maytag®.

Executive Statement

According to Shannon Blakely, Chief Marketing Officer North America at Whirlpool Corporation, KBIS is always an exciting moment for Whirlpool Corporation, bringing face-to-face with customers and industry partners, and celebrating the innovative appliances and solutions that improve life at home.

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