Component
Fridge
An insulated cabinet with a compressor, evaporator, condenser, and door seals.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$550
Quality
74 / 100
US completeness
33.1
Made in US
4,000,000 units
Current demand
12,000,000 units
US exports
320,000 units
Opportunity score
63.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$1.5B
Expected extra output: 680,000 units per year
Requires
Shell
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Plastic shell
Insulation
- Polyurethane foam (default)
- Fiberglass insulation
Cold source
- Hermetic compressor (default)
- Absorption cooler
Evaporator
Condenser
Capillary tube
HFC refrigerant
Door gasket
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.