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# Kitchen Appliances Statistics 2026: Use, Prices and Sales

Nearly all US homes, **99%**, have a refrigerator, according to the [U.S. Energy Information Administration](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-energy/electricity-use-in-homes.php) (EIA). Kitchen appliances statistics from its Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) count **118.65 million** homes with a microwave oven and **89.79 million** with a dishwasher. The 2020 RECS collected data from **18,496** households, the largest responding sample in the program’s history.

Prices and sales tell a different story from ownership. In the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.t02.htm) (BLS), the appliances index fell **1.0%** from September 2025 to September 2026. In the second quarter of 2026, Electrolux implemented price adjustments in North America between **5% and 20%** depending on product category. The figures below cover household ownership, spending, prices and the latest results of the major appliance makers.

## Key Takeaways

- The CPI appliances index fell **1.0%** from September 2025 to September 2026, while the all items index rose **3.7%**, per the BLS.
- Of **89.79 million** homes with a dishwasher, **17.11 million** used it 0 times per week, per EIA survey data.
- **35.12 million** most-used refrigerators were 10 or more years old. That is a large pool of future replacements.
- Coffee makers are used at least once each week in **92.49 million** homes, ahead of toasters at **76.14 million**.
- US personal consumption expenditures on household appliances reached **$101.013 billion** in 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
- SharkNinja’s Cooking and Beverage Appliances net sales increased **36.5%** to **$499.0 million** in the three months ended June 30, 2026.

## Editor’s Choice

- Estimated US homes: **123.5 million** homes in the RECS analysis.
- Homes using a refrigerator: **122.86 million**.
- Homes with a range: **110.32 million**.
- Haier Smart Home revenue: **302.35 billion yuan** for the full year ended December 31, 2025.
- BSH turnover: **€15.0 billion** in the 2025 financial year.
- LG Electronics quarterly revenue: **₩23.83 trillion** in the third quarter of 2026, on a preliminary basis.

## Kitchen Appliances Statistics: Ownership in US Homes

- The RECS analysis covers an estimated **123.5 million** homes in the United States.
- **122.86 million** homes use a refrigerator, and **0.66 million** do not.
- **118.65 million** homes have a microwave oven, and **5.47 million** have 2 or more.
- That puts microwave ownership at **96.0%** of all homes.
- **89.79 million** homes have a dishwasher, while **33.74 million** do not.
- Dishwasher ownership works out to **72.7%** of homes.
- About **40 million** households had [smart speakers](/google-home-statistics/) in 2020, nearly **18 million** of which were used to control at least one setting in the [connected home](/smart-home-statistics/).

| Appliance | US homes (millions) |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 122.86 |
| Microwave oven | 118.65 |
| Range | 110.32 |
| Dishwasher | 89.79 |
| Separate freezer | 41.14 |
| Separate cooktop | 17.52 |
| Wine chiller | 5.69 |

*Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020*

### About This Data

These kitchen appliances statistics are compiled from 13 sources: 6 government statistical releases and data pages, and 7 company results releases and newsrooms, published between March 2022 and October 2026. Figures come from the agencies and companies that produced or published the data, including a Euromonitor International ranking reported in Haier’s release. Household data come from the 2020 RECS. Figures are reviewed on a rolling basis and updated when sources publish new editions.

## US Consumer Spending on Household Appliances

- US personal consumption expenditures on household appliances reached **$101.013 billion** in 2025, up from **$99.330 billion** in 2024.
- Spending grew **10.6%** between 2021 and 2025.
- The 2025 increase over 2024 was **1.7%**.
- The series is reported in billions of dollars, not seasonally adjusted, using BEA data.

 SPENDING · Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED, 2025     SPENDING  Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2025 US Appliance Spending, 2021 to 2025 ($ billions)          120 90 60 30 0   $91.30B 2021  $96.31B 2022  $96.73B 2023  $99.33B 2024  $101.01B 2025     SOURCE Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED, 2025    View the data| Year | Spending ($ billions) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.296 |
| 2022 | 96.311 |
| 2023 | 96.729 |
| 2024 | 99.330 |
| 2025 | 101.013 |





## Recent Developments

- **September 2026:** Major appliances fell **2.3%** from September 2025 to September 2026, while laundry equipment rose **6.7%**, according to the latest CPI table.
- **October 7, 2026:** LG Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter revenue of **₩23.83 trillion** and operating profit of **₩781.80 billion**.
- **Quarter ended June 30, 2026:** SharkNinja reported second-quarter net sales up **22.2%** to **$1,765.5 million**.
- **August 3, 2026:** Whirlpool reported second-quarter net sales of **$3,517 million**, down **6.8%** year over year.
- **July 29, 2026:** Electrolux Group reported second-quarter net sales of **31,569 million** Swedish kronor, with organic sales growth of **2.0%**.

## Small Kitchen Appliance Usage Statistics

- Coffee makers are used at least once each week in **92.49 million** homes.
- That equals **74.9%** of all US homes.
- In 2020, **75%** of US households used an electric coffee maker at least occasionally, and **56%** used one daily.
- Toasters are used weekly in **76.14 million** homes, and blenders or juicers in **37.67 million**.
- In 2020, **16%** of US households used instant pots at least once a week, and rice cookers were used by **13%**.
- Rice cooker use was most common in Hawaii, at **74%** of households.
- The 2020 RECS was the first RECS to ask about instant pots.

 VALUES IN MILLIONS · Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020     VALUES IN MILLIONS  Energy Information Administration · 2020 Small Appliances Used Weekly, US 2020 (million homes)         Coffee maker  92.49 Toaster  76.14 Blender or juicer  37.67 Toaster oven  34.26 Slow cooker  34.21 Instant pot  19.86 Rice cooker  16.55  0 20 40 60 80 100    SOURCE Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020    View the data| Appliance | Homes using weekly (millions) |
|---|---|
| Coffee maker | 92.49 |
| Toaster | 76.14 |
| Blender or juicer | 37.67 |
| Toaster oven | 34.26 |
| Slow cooker | 34.21 |
| Instant pot | 19.86 |
| Rice cooker | 16.55 |





### What are the top must-have kitchen appliances?

By ownership, the core set is the refrigerator, microwave and range. By weekly use, the coffee maker reaches more homes than own a dishwasher. **122.86 million** US homes use a refrigerator and **118.65 million** have a microwave oven. Among the small kitchen appliances the EIA lists, coffee makers and toasters lead weekly use, at **92.49 million** and **76.14 million** homes.

## Refrigerator Statistics by Type and Size

- **42.06 million** homes use a 2-door, top-freezer model as their most-used refrigerator.
- Side-by-side models are the most-used refrigerator in **35.31 million** homes and bottom-freezer models in **26.49 million**.
- Medium refrigerators of **17.6 to 22.5 cubic feet** are the most-used refrigerator in **57.01 million** homes, and large models in **56.34 million**.
- **48.15 million** homes have through-the-door ice service on their most-used refrigerator.
- The percentage of homes with more than one refrigerator grew from **30%** in 2015 to **34%** in 2020.

 VALUES IN MILLIONS · Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020     VALUES IN MILLIONS  Energy Information Administration · 2020 Most-Used Refrigerator Type, US 2020 (million homes)         2 doors, top freezer  42.06 2 doors, side-by-side  35.31 2 doors, bottom freezer  26.49 1 door  11.66 3 or more doors  6.18 Half-size or compact  1.16  0 10 20 30 40 50    SOURCE Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020    View the data| Refrigerator type | Homes (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2 doors, top freezer | 42.06 |
| 2 doors, side-by-side | 35.31 |
| 2 doors, bottom freezer | 26.49 |
| 1 door | 11.66 |
| 3 or more doors | 6.18 |
| Half-size or compact | 1.16 |





> **By the numbers:** The most-used refrigerator in a home cost about **$87** on average to operate in 2020, and the second refrigerator cost about **$66**, according to the EIA. Separate freezers cost **$74** per year to operate on average. A household running all three pays about **$227** a year, about **2.6 times** the cost of the most-used refrigerator alone.

## Refrigerator Age and Second Refrigerator Statistics

- **39.83 million** most-used refrigerators were **5 to 9 years** old.
- **18.69 million** homes had a most-used refrigerator less than 2 years old.
- **35.12 million** most-used refrigerators were 10 or more years old.
- Refrigerators aged 10 or more years made up **28.6%** of the most-used units in homes that use one.
- **16.25 million** second refrigerators sit in a garage and **9.68 million** in a basement.
- In 2020, **38%** of Midwest homes had a second refrigerator and **44%** had a separate freezer, compared with **34%** and **33%** for all US homes.

 VALUES IN MILLIONS · Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020     VALUES IN MILLIONS  Energy Information Administration · 2020 Most-Used Refrigerator Age, US 2020 (million homes)         Less than 2 years  18.69 2 to 4 years  29.23 5 to 9 years  39.83 10 to 14 years  20.81 15 to 19 years  8.82 20 or more years  5.49  0 8 16 24 32 40    SOURCE Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020    View the data| Refrigerator age | Homes (millions) |
|---|---|
| Less than 2 years | 18.69 |
| 2 to 4 years | 29.23 |
| 5 to 9 years | 39.83 |
| 10 to 14 years | 20.81 |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.82 |
| 20 or more years | 5.49 |





## Range, Cooktop and Microwave Statistics

- The majority of US households, **89%**, have a range, and its cooktop is used an average of eight times a week.
- About **38%** of US households use natural gas for cooking, including California at **70%** and New Jersey at **69%**.
- Electricity is the most-used range fuel in **65.56 million** homes, against **34.68 million** for natural gas.
- In 2020, **79%** of US households prepared at least one hot meal at home each day.
- In Washington, **88%** of households prepared at least one hot meal each day, while Alabama (**69%**) and Louisiana (**68%**) were less likely to cook hot meals daily.
- **38.14 million** homes use a microwave oven 15 or more times per week.

| Most-used range fuel | Homes (millions) |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 65.56 |
| Natural gas | 34.68 |
| Dual-fuel | 5.26 |
| Propane | 4.82 |

*Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020*

## Dishwasher Usage Statistics

- **26.32 million** homes run the dishwasher **2 to 3 times** per week.
- **17.11 million** homes with a dishwasher used it 0 times per week.
- That means **19.1%** of dishwasher owners did not run it in a typical week.
- The percentage of households using a dishwasher four or more times per week increased from **21%** in 2015 to **26%** in 2020.

 VALUES IN MILLIONS · Source: Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020     VALUES IN MILLIONS  Energy Information Administration · 2020 Dishwasher Uses per Week, US 2020 (million homes)        0 times  17.11 1 time  13.86 2 to 3 times  26.32 4 to 6 times  19.34 7 or more times  13.17  0 7 14 21 28    SOURCE Energy Information Administration, RECS 2020    View the data| Uses per week | Homes (millions) |
|---|---|
| 0 times | 17.11 |
| 1 time | 13.86 |
| 2 to 3 times | 26.32 |
| 4 to 6 times | 19.34 |
| 7 or more times | 13.17 |





> **Worth noting:** The 2020 RECS characteristics data were collected in late 2020 and early 2021, a time when many households were spending more time at home than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dishwasher and cooking frequencies from that window may run higher than a typical year, so treat the usage bands as a pandemic-era reading.

## Kitchen Appliance Prices and Inflation

- The CPI appliances index fell **1.0%** from September 2025 to September 2026, and major appliances fell **2.3%**.
- Laundry equipment rose **6.7%** over the same period.
- Electrolux said the US Section 232 import tariffs valid from April 6, 2026, also applicable to Mexico, increased cost pressure across the industry.
- In the second quarter of 2026, Electrolux implemented price adjustments in North America between **5% and 20%** depending on product category.
- Whirlpool’s 2026 outlook cites its largest price increase in over a decade, with an ongoing EBIT margin of approximately **4.0%**.

 CHANGE, SEP 2025 TO SEP 2026 · Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI September 2026     CHANGE, SEP 2025 TO SEP 2026  Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2026 CPI 12-Month Change by Appliance Category, Sep 2026 (%)           All items  3.7% Appliances  -1.0% Major appliances  -2.3% Laundry equipment  6.7% Other appliances  -0.3%  -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8    SOURCE Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI September 2026    View the data| CPI category | Change, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026 (%) |
|---|---|
| All items | 3.7 |
| Appliances | -1.0 |
| Major appliances | -2.3 |
| Laundry equipment | 6.7 |
| Other appliances | -0.3 |





> **Why it matters:** Electrolux described the new tariff cost pressure as having prompted widespread industry pricing actions. Yet the BLS appliances index still showed a **1.0%** decline from September 2025 to September 2026. Announced list-price increases and the prices consumers actually paid had not converged by the September reading.

## Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer Revenue

- Haier Smart Home reported full-year 2025 revenue of **302.35 billion yuan**, up **5.71%** from **286.02 billion yuan**.
- BSH generated a turnover of **€15.0 billion** in the 2025 financial year, a decline of **1.6%** compared to 2024 and growth of **2.8%** in local currency.
- Whirlpool reported 2025 net sales of **$15.5 billion** and guides to approximately **$15.0 billion** for 2026.
- LG Electronics recorded preliminary nine-month 2026 revenue of **₩71.38 trillion**, and its [home appliance business](/appliances-statistics/) grew through a dual-track strategy targeting premium and volume segments.
- Electrolux Group net sales amounted to **31,569 million** Swedish kronor in the second quarter of 2026.

| Company | Period | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Haier Smart Home | FY2025 | 302.35 billion yuan |
| BSH | FY2025 | €15.0 billion |
| Whirlpool | FY2025 | $15.5 billion |
| LG Electronics | Q3 2026, preliminary | ₩23.83 trillion |
| Electrolux Group | Q2 2026 | 31,569 million Swedish kronor |
| SharkNinja | Q2 2026 | $1,765.5 million |

*Source: Haier Smart Home 2026, BSH 2026, Whirlpool 2026, LG Electronics 2026, Electrolux Group 2026, SharkNinja 2026*

### What is the No. 1 major appliances brand?

By sales volume, Haier said Euromonitor International reported that Haier was the world’s No.1 brand in major appliances in 2025. This marks the 17th consecutive year Haier has held the top global position. Haier Smart Home’s results state that GE Appliances maintained its No. 1 market position in North America for the fourth consecutive year.

## Whirlpool Appliance Sales by Segment

- Whirlpool’s MDA North America net sales fell **1.5%** year over year in the second quarter of 2026.
- Whirlpool said the MDA North America decline was driven by lower volume resulting from industry decline, partially offset by favorable price/mix.
- MDA Latin America net sales rose **7.8%**, and SDA Global net sales rose **0.5%**.
- MDA stands for Major Domestic Appliances and SDA for Small Domestic Appliances.

 Source: Whirlpool Corporation, Q2 2026       Whirlpool · Q2 2026 Whirlpool Segment Sales, Q2 2025 vs 2026 ($ millions)    Q2 2025  Q2 2026          2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0   $2,446M  $2,408M  $806M  $868M  $201M  $202M   MDA North America MDA Latin America SDA Global  Q2 2025 · $2,446M Q2 2026 · $2,408M Q2 2025 · $806M Q2 2026 · $868M Q2 2025 · $201M Q2 2026 · $202M    SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation, Q2 2026    View the data| Segment | Q2 2025 ($ millions) | Q2 2026 ($ millions) |
|---|---|---|
| MDA North America | 2,446 | 2,408 |
| MDA Latin America | 806 | 868 |
| SDA Global | 201 | 202 |







## Small Kitchen Appliance Sales Growth

- SharkNinja’s Cooking and Beverage Appliances net sales rose **36.5%** to **$499.0 million**, driven by the Ninja Luxe Café espresso machine and the Ninja Crispi.
- Food Preparation Appliances net sales increased **13.3%** to **$458.6 million**, driven by the blending sub-category.
- Cleaning Appliances net sales increased **4.1%** to **$522.0 million**.
- Beauty and Home Environment Appliances net sales increased **65.3%** to **$285.8 million**, driven by its skincare and [fan product portfolios](/smart-fans-statistics/).
- Countertop cooking and coffee lines grew far faster than the large appliance segments at Whirlpool and Electrolux in the same quarter.

 Source: SharkNinja, Q2 2026       SharkNinja · Q2 2026 SharkNinja Sales by Category, Q2 2025 vs 2026 ($ millions)    Q2 2025  Q2 2026          600 480 360 240 120 0   $501.5M  $522M  $365.7M  $499M  $404.8M  $458.6M  $172.9M  $285.8M   Cleaning Appliances Cooking and Beverage Appliances Food Preparation Appliances Beauty and Home Environment Appliances  Q2 2025 · $501.5M Q2 2026 · $522M Q2 2025 · $365.7M Q2 2026 · $499M Q2 2025 · $404.8M Q2 2026 · $458.6M Q2 2025 · $172.9M Q2 2026 · $285.8M    SOURCE SharkNinja, Q2 2026    View the data| Category | Q2 2025 ($ millions) | Q2 2026 ($ millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Appliances | 501.5 | 522.0 |
| Cooking and Beverage Appliances | 365.7 | 499.0 |
| Food Preparation Appliances | 404.8 | 458.6 |
| Beauty and Home Environment Appliances | 172.9 | 285.8 |







## Kitchen Appliance Trends by Product Category

- BSH achieved a trend reversal in cooking, with oven sales up **2.0%** and hob and extractor hood sales up **2.6%**.
- BSH reported a clear trend towards hobs with integrated extractor fans.
- Dishwashing sales rose **2.1%**, while refrigeration fell **4.0%** and laundry care fell **1.0%**.
- BSH’s Region Europe recorded a **1.2%** increase in sales.

 SALES CHANGE, 2025 VS 2024 · Source: BSH Hausgeräte, 2025 annual results     SALES CHANGE, 2025 VS 2024  BSH Hausgeräte · 2025 BSH Sales Change by Product Family, 2025 (%)         Hobs and extractor hoods  2.6% Dishwashing  2.1% Ovens  2.0% Customer service  0.3% Consumer products  0.1% Laundry care  -1.0% Refrigeration  -4.0%  -4 -2 0 2 4    SOURCE BSH Hausgeräte, 2025 annual results    View the data| Product family | Sales change, 2025 vs 2024 (%) |
|---|---|
| Hobs and extractor hoods | 2.6 |
| Dishwashing | 2.1 |
| Ovens | 2.0 |
| Customer service | 0.3 |
| Consumer products | 0.1 |
| Laundry care | -1.0 |
| Refrigeration | -4.0 |





Regional results split the same way. BSH grew in North America, Europe and Emerging Markets, while Region Greater China recorded a decline of **7.1%**.

| BSH region | Sales change (%) | Change in local currency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 0.4 (euro basis) | more than 5 |
| Europe | 1.2 | not reported |
| Greater China | -7.1 | -3.2 |

*Source: BSH Hausgeräte, 2025 annual results*

### What are the recent trends for kitchen appliances?

Recent company results point to three trends. SharkNinja’s Cooking and Beverage Appliances sales rose **36.5%**, driven by its Ninja Luxe Café espresso machine and the Ninja Crispi. In North America, Electrolux estimated a market contraction of approximately **3%** in the second quarter of 2026, and BSH saw hobs with integrated extractor fans gain ground in 2025.

## Conclusion

**122.86 million** US homes use a refrigerator, and **89.79 million** have a dishwasher. With ownership that high, sales growth depends on replacements and upgrades. The CPI appliances index fell **1.0%** from September 2025 to September 2026, while Electrolux implemented price adjustments in North America between **5% and 20%** in the second quarter of 2026.

Third-quarter results from Whirlpool and Electrolux will show whether those price increases hold in a contracting North American market. SharkNinja’s Cooking and Beverage Appliances net sales rose **36.5%**, a sign the countertop segment runs on its own cycle.