Frigidaire has enjoyed a strong presence in the American appliance market since 1916 and is a tried and tested brand that you can be sure of. The company's first appliance offering was a refrigerator and the company was funded by William Durant, owner of General Motors. It is believed that the shortened form of 'refrigerator', fridge, is derived from the Frigidaire name. The company currently operates under the Electrolux stable of products. While the company is very well known for its high quality refrigerators, it also manufactures a range of dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, cook tops, dehumidifiers, microwaves and stoves