Dj2
In the Trades
A.O. Smith bought American water heater last year. With WHs prices through the roof, they had the cash.
Lowe's was carrying Whirlpool water heaters, made by American WHs, but is now switching to A.O Smith WHs. In the stores around me, they were clearing out the Whirlpool WHs at up to 50% off. I managed to get a hold on two of them.
Less competition = higher prices in the near future.
They probably build them in Mexico = less labor costs, meaning more profits.
Lowe's was carrying Whirlpool water heaters, made by American WHs, but is now switching to A.O Smith WHs. In the stores around me, they were clearing out the Whirlpool WHs at up to 50% off. I managed to get a hold on two of them.
Less competition = higher prices in the near future.
They probably build them in Mexico = less labor costs, meaning more profits.