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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
Bureau of Labor Statistics > Consumer Expenditure Survey > Methods

Section 7 - Household Item Repairs and Service Contracts

Section 7 covers expenditures for maintenance, repair, and service contracts for appliances, televisions, computers, tools, pest control service, and other household items.

Now I will ask about expenditures for household item maintenance or repairs and service contracts

  1. Enter 1 to Continue

Since the first of the reference month, did you or any members of your household have any maintenance or repair expenses for any of the following items?

* Read each item on list

  1. Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher
  2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or range/oven
  3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, except those installed in autos or other vehicles
  4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use
  5. Lawn or garden equipment
  6. Musical instruments or accessories
  7. Hand or power tools
  8. Photographic equipment
  9. Sport or recreational equipment
  10. Termite or pest control

  11. 95. Continue list

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Did you or any members of your household have any expenses for service contracts for the items I just asked about or for heating or air conditioning equipment?

* IF YES - Read each item on list

What is the service contract for?

  1. Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher
  2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or range/oven
  3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, except those installed in autos or other vehicles
  4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use
  5. Lawn or garden equipment
  6. Musical instruments or accessories
  7. Hand or power tools
  8. Photographic equipment
  9. Sport or recreational equipment
  10. Termite or pest control
  11. Heating/air conditioning equipment
  12. None/No more entries

For definitions Information Booklet »

What was serviced or repaired/is covered by the service contract? [enter text] _____________

In what month was the service or repair done/service contract purchased? [enter text] _____________

What was the total cost? [enter value] _____________

Did this include sales tax?

  1. Yes
  2. No

* Enter 'C' for a combined expense

  1. C
  2. Not combined

What other service or repair/service contract was this combined with?

* Enter all that apply

  1. Garbage disposal, range hood, or built-in dishwasher
  2. Other household appliances, such as washer, refrigerator, or range/oven
  3. Television, radio, video, or sound equipment, except those installed in autos or other vehicles
  4. Computers, computer systems, or related equipment for non-business use
  5. Lawn or garden equipment
  6. Musical instruments or accessories
  7. Hand or power tools
  8. Photographic equipment
  9. Sport or recreational equipment
  10. Termite or pest control
  11. Heating/air conditioning equipment
  12. Misc. Combined (unable to specify/DK)

For definitions Information Booklet »

Did you pay for any other maintenance or repair/service contract for the items above?

  1. Yes
  2. No

End of Section 7

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Last Modified Date: April 12, 2011