Component
Washing machine
A laundry washer with a drum, cabinet, motor, pump, and controls. US machines are usually cold-fill; a tank heater is a European-style option not required here. About 8 million units a year; roughly 1.4 million of those are imported.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$420
Quality
72 / 100
US saturation
85.0
Made in US
6,800,000 units
Current demand
8,000,000 units
US exports
200,000 units
Opportunity score
22.3
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$1.2B
Expected extra output: 710,000 units per year
Requires
Drum
- Stainless drum (default)
- Coated steel drum
Housing
Controller
Drive motor
- BLDC motor (default)
- Induction motor
- Universal motor
Pump
Washer door
Door lock
Drum bearing
Washer suspension
Water inlet valve
Washer hose
Detergent dispenser
Water level sensor
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.