Modern Maid Stoves, Ovens, and Ranges
Modern Maid, a brand now owned by the Maytag Corporation, was a manufacturer of gas and electric cooking
appliances. They are no longer being made, but some used appliances are still installed in homes. Also, some
secondhand Modern Maid stoves and ovens are on the market through private sellers
History of the Company
The Modern Maid brand was born in the 1950s, the offspring of the successful Tennessee Stove and Manufacturing
company. Tennessee Stove dates back to 1904 when it was started by J.L. Caldwell in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The
company stayed in the family, as L. Harkwick Caldwell took over the position of company president in 1961. In
1965, the company adopted Modern Maid as its name. The progressing years brought expansion to Modern Maid, with
the addition of dishwashers and microwave ovens to its product lines. Modern Maid merged with McGraw-Edison in
1972 and then sold to Raytheon in 1979. Eventually, the brand was sold to the Maytag company though production of
appliances under the Modern Maid name ceased.
Parts and Repairs
Parts for Modern Maid appliances are available through local and international parts dealers. For servicing Modern
Maid appliances, contact a qualified service professional who specializes in older and vintage appliances.
Contacting Maytag
Maytag Customer Service
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: 1-800-344-1274
