“The first electric-powered washing machine was introduced in 1908 by Alva J. Fisher. Called the "Thor," this early washing machine revolutionized laundry care by incorporating an electric motor to agitate the clothing in a drum, marking a significant leap forward from hand-cranked and manual washing methods. The introduction of electric-powered washing machines played a pivotal role in modernizing household chores and significantly reducing the labor involved in laundry tasks”