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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 7 - HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

  1. - Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher
  2. - Other household appliances and equipment, such as -
    dehumidifiers   portable air conditioning equipment (window air conditioner)
    portable fans   portable heating equipment
    range/oven   refrigerator
    sewing machines   typewriters
    vacuum cleaners   washer

  1. - Televisions, radios, video and sound equipment, except those installed in automobiles or other vehicles
  2. - Computers, computer systems, and related equipment for non-business use
  3. - Lawn and garden equipment (including lawn mower repair, snowblower repair)
  4. - Musical instruments and accessories (including professional tuning)
  5. - Hand or power tools
  6. - Photographic equipment
  7. - Sport and recreational equipment
  8. - Termite or pest control treatment
  9. - Heating or air conditioning equipment, such as -
    central air conditioners   central coolers
  furnaces

      Include any services provided under service contracts. Do not include repairs

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Last Modified Date: November 29, 2005