Made By Yankees

Lynne is looking for a slow cooker made in USA.

I’ve been unable to locate a slow cooker of any kind. Previous Slow Cooker Post

James is asking if Marine Carpet can be found “made in USA”. Some links are listed in the post below.

It’s time to put the furniture out! It’s a ritual that occurs in the North. When the snow finally melts and the frost is out of the air, we drag out our lawn furniture. This week, I’ve been asked to search for Metal Patio Furniture. This list represents my research. The items listed in the post below are advertised as “Made in the USA” I have not yet confirmed with the manufacture for each of these items, so don’t forget to ask questions before you buy.

Hey Sherman,
I’ve been looking for heat pumps as you’ve requested. I guess I’m way over my head on this one. There are a gazillion kind of heat pumps and that is making it very difficult to narrow down a specific kind.

I found this company where the manufacturing locations are varied but not China, but then I’m not sure if they have the kind that works in the moble home. You can check it out. Sundyne I’m also inquiring with Rheem

Jon, has asked for information on Can openers.

As of 11/5/11 the WestBend can opener is no longer marked “Made in USA”.

As of 11/5/11 I’ve been notified that Swing-A-Way is no longer made in USA. See this site for one that is….Sierra Valley Trading – EZ-DUZ-It

Nancy would like to buy a toaster oven made in the USA. I still have not been able to locate one.

Please see the following link on the research to date. No Toaster

I’m in search of a steam iron.
The current search includes an Oreck model and a Reliable Model. I know that Oreck manufactures sweepers/vacuumes in the US. I am in the process of contacting both companies for verification on their products.

Michelle’s inquire for a box fan has resulted in the following discovery.

Michelle, yes, I’m finding that Lakewood is advertised as Made in USA. I’ll see if I can find others.
Optimum House Products
In the mean time, I’m checkign with Lakewood Engineering. Lakewood Engineering

Lasko is being advertised as Made in USA as well. Do It Best They do state that they are domestically made. However, I’m going to verify as well. Lasko is owned by AirKing which is a Canadian company.

The official Lasko response “The following fans have motors that are imported, however all of the other fan parts are manufactured in the U.S and the fans are also assembled in the U.S.

All Box Fans
All 16″, 18″ and 30″ Pedestal Fans
All round Floor Fans

Wall Mount Fans / models 3012 and 3016
Table Fans/ models 2500 and 2506″

Hello
A few weeks ago I asked about chair pads. Both Sears and Target carry chair pads made in USA, but of fabric and stuffing from China. Might as well be made in China!. I did find some on Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, I was told they are made from all USA products. I ordered some. We will see when they get here!
Linda B

Joe is looking for a battery operated light to illuminate a small storage unit when necessary.. At first this request looked like it was going to be a piece of cake. See posts for research progress.