Tappan is a brand of home appliances, such as ovens and ranges, that is owned by the Whirlpool Corporation. AMANA is another brand of home appliances, owned by the Whirlpool Corporation, that offers an alternative to Maytag or other brands. A REPAIRMAN is someone who repairs home appliances, such as those made by Maytag or other brands. Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States that is home to the headquarters of the Whirlpool Corporation, which owns the Tappan and AMANA brands. Therefore, Tappan, AMANA, REPAIRMAN, and Iowa are all alternatives to Maytag or other brands of home appliances.