Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Business Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	$ 3,553
Foreign Exchange and Other	(28)
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 8,625
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(5,100)
Net book value, ending balance	3,553	3,525
Home Appliances
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	0
Foreign Exchange and Other	0
Gross Carrying Amount		569
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(569)
Net book value, ending balance	0	0
Commercial Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	747
Foreign Exchange and Other	0
Gross Carrying Amount		1,241
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(494)
Net book value, ending balance	747	747
Home Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	164
Foreign Exchange and Other	0
Gross Carrying Amount		2,567
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(2,403)
Net book value, ending balance	164	164
Learning and Development
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	2,642
Foreign Exchange and Other	(28)
Gross Carrying Amount		3,460
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(846)
Net book value, ending balance	2,642	2,614
Outdoor and Recreation
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Net book value, beginning balance	0
Foreign Exchange and Other	0
Gross Carrying Amount		788
Accumulated Impairment Charges		(788)
Net book value, ending balance	$ 0	$ 0