About Us
Hildreth’s Commercial Laundry Equipment is located in Columbus, Ohio and has been family owned and operated since 1945. Our office and warehouse is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility situated near the Ohio Exposition Center. As an authorized commercial laundry distributor for both Maytag and Ipso, we can service all of your laundry needs in the states of Ohio and West Virginia.
Moments In Hildreth’s History
1945 – R.C. Hildreth started appliance business in Dublin, Ohio
1949 – Hildreth’s became authorized factory service rep for The Maytag Company
1949 – Moved to larger location in Columbus, Ohio
1951 – Hildreth’s became authorized Maytag parts distributor
1956 – Ed Hildreth started working in all facets of the business
1956 – Moved to much larger facility in Columbus
1958 – Hildreth’s became a Maytag laundry route operator
1965 – Ed Hildreth assumed full responsibility of the company
1967 – Ed Hildreth opened his first of 2 Maytag Home Appliance Centers
1986 – Jeff (son) began working full time in all facets of the business
1988 – Todd (son) began working full time in all facets of the business
1988 – The retail stores and residential service were sold off to concentrate on Parts and Commercial Route business
2002 – Hildreth’s is appointed Maytag Commercial Laundry Distributor
2004 - Parts business is sold to focus on commercial laundry business
Hildreth’s is the ultimate example of a “family owned and operated” business. Ed, Carolyn, Jeff, Shelley, Todd, and Melanie all work in the business. Jeff and Shelley’s children, Rhett, Mallory, and Layne also work when they have time off of school. The point is, when you need us, we will be here for you.