Component
Heat-pump dryer core
A small refrigeration loop that dries clothes by condensing moisture instead of venting hot air. Evaporator, condenser, expansion device, and a condensate pump.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$180
Quality
82 / 100
US saturation
13.1
Made in US
200,000 units
Current demand
1,500,000 units
US exports
16,000 units
Opportunity score
67.3
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$400M
Expected extra output: 300,000 units per year
Requires
Rotary compressor
Evaporator
Condenser
Expansion
HFC refrigerant
Pump
Condensate drain