About Us

It began, as most revolutions do, in a garage. Houston, Texas. 1991. A muggy summer afternoon. Somewhere between the smell of motor oil and the quiet hum of possibility, a man named Andy Vir scribbled blueprints that would defy the very nature of laundry.

An all-in-one washer-dryer, he mused—compact, efficient, and impossible, said the world. But Mr. Vir had heard “impossible” before. He simply didn’t listen. And so, Equator was born—not with grand speeches or ticker-tape parades, but with a whisper of invention and a deeply practical dream: make everyday chores less… everyday.

Over time, Equator grew—not in bluster, but in brilliance.

First came the Super Combo Washer-Dryer, with its dual venting and condensing personality. Then, a Convertible Refrigerator + Freezer that changed hats depending on your needs. A 2-in-1 Cordless Sweeper + Mop—because no one wants to push around two devices when one elegant contraption will do.

And when Equator earned its Energy Star credentials, it wasn’t a badge—it was a manifesto.

Today, Equator’s lineup is a symphony of sleekness.

Induction cooktops that boil water faster than you can change your mind. Wine coolers with the charm of a European cellar. Dishwashers, microwaves, and refrigerators that seem to anticipate your every move—like a maître d’ who’s memorized your quirks.

There’s no chrome for chrome’s sake. No buttons just for blinking. These are appliances designed for people who like things that work—beautifully.

Then came a different kind of challenge. A world interrupted by a global pandemic. Equator responded with the EW 835 Washer and the EZ 5500 Combo, which do more than clean. They sanitize. They eliminate allergens. They help stop contagions in their tracks—quietly, without fanfare.

There are also air purifiers, commercial refrigerators, and tools designed not just to serve, but to protect.

There’s something unapologetically bold about refusing to use natural gas or propane. Equator said no—not out of convenience, but conviction.

Electric-powered, eco-forward, and future-friendly. Because saving the planet should never be optional.

Every appliance begins with a simple question: How can this make life easier?

That’s why you’ll find color-coded diagnostics instead of cryptic blinking codes. Wi-Fi features for remote operation. QR manuals, so you can toss that 60-page booklet into the recycling bin.

These aren’t just smart machines. They’re good listeners.

Equator doesn’t just flirt with energy conservation—it’s married to it.

Water-saving washers that measure detergent with a chemist’s precision. Dryers with heat sensors that whisper, “That’s enough.” Energy Star refrigerators that make your electricity bill almost romantic.

Equator’s true engine isn’t in the back panel or control board—it’s the customers.

From the RV dweller parked under Big Sur starlight, to the city dweller in a 300-square-foot haven above Chicago, the company exists to serve those who expect more from the mundane.

Exceptional service. Reliable support. And a listening ear.

The future isn’t just a place we go. It’s something we build.

And Equator—with its blend of engineering audacity, elegant practicality, and human-centered design—intends to be right there, leading the way. One brilliant appliance at a time.