Press Releases and News Stories

Thor's most recent press releases and news stories are listed below. Click on the title for the full text of each release or news story. Media inquiries regarding Thor may be directed to Public Affairs at (206) 850-6596.

Thor Washer Dryer Featured in Wish Magazine
May, 2008 -  Thor's original washer dryer combination is featured in the May edition of Wish Magazine.  The Canadian Women's publicatoin highlights Thor's space-conscious design and ventless drying system in an article about small space urban living.

Seaworthy Washer Dryer to be Unveiled at Miami International Boat Show
February 14, 2008 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of unique compact appliances, announced today that it will unveil its new vented Thor RX Marine washer/dryer combination at the Miami International Boat Show held February 14-18 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Thor APEX First ADA Compliant Stackable Washer Dryer
August 14, 2007 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, today announced that its new APEX ventless laundry set is the first stackable washer dryer to fully comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Chambers Cooking Appliance Brand Reintroduced with Launch of Gas Range Line
March 29, 2007 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, announced today the launch of its new freestanding professional grade gas range line under the Chambers brand name.

Thor Appliance Company Successfully Defends Trademark
February 8, 2007 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, successfully defended its Thor mark before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board by opposing a trademark application filed by Spanish appliance maker Thor Iberica, S.A.

Thor Washer Dryer Featured in Philadelphia Style Magazine
Fall, 2006 - An article about Thor's compact washer dryer recently appeared in Philadelphia Style Magazine.

Thor's new Ventless APEX Featured in Home Appliance Magazine
Fall, 2005 - An article about Thor's APEX washer and ventless dryer recently appeared in the online edition of Home Appliance Magazine.

Thor Appliances Introduces APEX Washer and Ventless Dryer
August 25, 2005 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, today introduced its new APEX stackable washer and ventless dryer.

Thor Portable Featured on The Early Show
August 2, 2004 - The unique Thor portable washer dryer recently made a guest appearance on the CBS morning program The Early Show as part of a segment on laundry room organization.

Thor Launches Spanish Language Online Store
March 19, 2004 - Los Angeles-based Thor Appliance Company today launched a fully-translated Spanish language appliance store on the Internet at http://www.thorappliances.com/spanish/index.html.

Chambers Brand Name to Appear on Cooking Appliances in 2004
November 25, 2003 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, recently announced that it will introduce a new line of range tops, ovens and stoves under the Chambers brand name in early 2004.

Thor SoftLine Appears on The Price is Right
February, 2003 - Viewers of The Price is Right were recently given a sneak peak at the new 2003 SoftLine when the washer/dryer was awarded to contestants on the popular daytime game show.

Thor APEX receives award for excellence from Design Journal Magazine
January 27, 2003 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading manufacturer of compact laundry machines, announced today that its new APEX stackable washer/dryer has received the Award for Design Excellence (ADEX), from Design Journal Magazine.

Thor Unveils SoftLine^TM: Largest Capacity Washer/Dryer Available in North America
February 13, 2002 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading manufacturer and retailer of specialty appliances, today unveiled its new front-loading SoftLine^TM laundry system, the largest capacity washer/dryer combination available in North America.

New Ultra-Efficient Laundry Machine Saves up to 14,000 Gallons of Water Annually
March 7, 2001 - Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, today unveiled its most energy-efficient line of laundry machines in the company’s 94-year history.

Historic Thor Appliance Brand to be Reintroduced to Consumers
January 17, 2001 –Thor Appliance Company, inventor of the first electrically powered washing machine in 1907, announced today that it will reintroduce its historic Thor brand next week when it unveils a new line of laundry appliances.

News Stories

Home Appliance Magazine

New in Laundry
Fall, 2004 - One part stand-alone dryer, one part washer/dryer combination. Put them together and you have the APEX by Thor. Like many great innovations, the idea is quite simple. Take the efficiency of a washer/dryer combination, add the power of a newly-designed 220 volt dryer, and you have a versatile laundry system.

Chicago Tribune

Laundry two-step could be on its way out
November 15, 2003 - Useful technologies very often arrive in the form of one item that does one very new thing very well. Classic examples in the home appliance world include the VCR or microwave. Every once in a while, there is an exception to this rule -- a useful idea that isn't wholly new, but is the unique combination of two old ideas. That's the case with the new generation of washer/dryer combination units.

Appliance Magazine

Thor Launches Largest Capacity Washer/Dryer Available in North America
February 14, 2002 - Thor Appliance Company, a Los Angeles, CA-based manufacturer and retailer of specialty appliances, unveiled on Wednesday its new front-loading SoftLine^TM laundry system, reportedly the largest capacity washer/dryer combination available in North America.