Research and Markets: U.S. Appliance Industry: Market Value, Life Expectancy, & Replacement Picture for 2005-2012

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a763bc/u_s_appliance_ind) has announced the addition of the "U.S. Appliance Industry: Market Value, Life Expectancy, & Replacement Picture for 2005-2012" report to their offering.

“U.S. Appliance Industry: Market Value, Life Expectancy, & Replacement Picture for 2005-2012”

Major appliance shipments in the first half of 2010, compared to the first half of 2009, increased dramatically; electric cooking appliances (ranges, ovens, and cooktops) were up 7.8%, gas cooking appliances increased 12.2%, refrigerator shipments improved 17.9%, and dishwashers advanced 12.4%.

Energy efficiency continues to receive top priority as is demonstrated by the U.S. Department of Energy. On September 8, 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy proposed penalties against 27 manufacturers, importers, and private labelers of appliance, plumbing, and lighting products for failing to certify their compliance with energy-efficiency or water-conservation standards. New Incentives for Consumers

More federal stimulus could be coming to consumers in the United States, particularly for buyers of home heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The new tax bill passed by Congress on Dec. 16, 2010, offers tax benefits for consumers who upgrade certain HVAC components in their homes. The bill includes new energy-efficiency incentives that take effect in 2011 and provide a federal income tax credit, up to $500, for specific energy-efficiency home improvements. The bill also extends the new homes' tax credit for homebuilders. Qualifying homes must use 50% less energy than a typical home for heating and cooling. The bill also extends and modifies the tax credit for manufacturers of certain energy-efficient appliances.

In this report, you will get qualitative analysis of each category for the U.S market, including market value, life expectancy, and the number of potential replacement units for 2011 and 2012. This report also includes unit shipments for major household appliances for 2008-2009 and monthly value of shipments for household appliance manufacturing as well as computer/electronic products during 2005-2009.

What You Will Find In This Report:

• Analysis of the U.S. appliance industry
• Market value for major household appliance shipments for 2005-2009, including cooking appliances, refrigerators/ freezers, laundry appliances, and water heaters
• Quantity of major household appliance shipments for 2008-2009 for cooking appliances, refrigerators/freezers, laundry appliances, water heaters, and dishwashers
• Shipments, exports, and imports of major household appliances for 2008-2009 for cooking appliances, refrigerators/freezers, laundry appliances, and dishwashers
• Value of shipments of electric housewares and fans for 2005-2009 and their number of exports and imports for 2008-2009
• Monthly value of shipments for household appliance manufacturing as well as computer/electronic products during 2005-2009
• Life expectancy of an appliance's original life cycle and the number of potential replacement units for 2011-2012

Key Topics Covered:

• Overview of the U.S. Appliance Industry
• Market value for major household appliance shipments for 2005-2009, including cooking appliances, refrigerators/freezers, laundry appliances, and water heaters
• Quantity and value of major household appliance shipments for 2008-2009 for cooking appliances, refrigerators/freezers, laundry appliances, water heaters, and dishwashers
• Shipments, exports, and imports of major household appliances for 2008-2009 for cooking appliances, refrigerators/freezers, laundry appliances, and dishwashers
• Value of shipments of electric housewares/fans for 2005-2009
• Exports and imports of electric housewares/fans for 2008-2009
• Monthly value of shipments for household appliance manufacturing during 2005-2009
• Monthly value of shipments for computer/electronic products during 2005-2009
• Life expectancy of an appliance's original life cycle and the number of potential replacement units for 2011-2012

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