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Major Household Appliance Manufacturing
NAICS 335220 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing household-type cooking appliances, household-type laundry equipment, household-type refrigerators, upright and chest freezers, and other electrical and nonelectrical major household-type appliances, such as dishwashers, water heaters, and garbage disposal units.
Start the review with products liability.
For Major Household Appliance Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, property, workers' compensation. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific appliance types are manufactured, and what energy sources do they use (electric, gas, both)?
- Is the facility owned or leased, and what are the replacement values for the building and production equipment?
- What is the distribution scope — regional, national, or international — and how are finished goods shipped?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, CPSC complaints, or significant products liability claims in recent years?
- Are any hazardous materials such as refrigerants, propellants, or solvents used in the manufacturing process?
- For Major Household Appliance Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior products liability losses, regulatory actions, or cpsc-related recalls?
- For Major Household Appliance Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about manufacturing operations involving refrigerants, flammable propellants, or other hazardous materials?
- For Major Household Appliance Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about significant export or international distribution, which can complicate products liability coverage scope?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing small electric appliances and electric housewares, such as hot plates, griddles, toasters, and electric irons: 335210 — Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing
- Manufacturing commercial and industrial refrigerators and freezers: 333415 — Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturing commercial-type cooking equipment and commercial-type laundry, drycleaning, and pressing equipment: 333310 — Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing household-type sewing machines: 333248 — All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Establishments in this class manufacture large household appliances — ranges, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, and garbage disposals — typically involving metal fabrication, assembly, electrical component installation, and quality testing. Finished goods are generally shipped to retail distributors, wholesalers, or direct to large retailers rather than sold directly to end consumers.
Questions to investigate
- What specific appliance types are manufactured, and what energy sources do they use (electric, gas, both)?
- Is the facility owned or leased, and what are the replacement values for the building and production equipment?
- What is the distribution scope — regional, national, or international — and how are finished goods shipped?
- Has the operation experienced any product recalls, CPSC complaints, or significant products liability claims in recent years?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.