Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment

isic code 9522 covers the repair and maintenance of household appliances, as well as home and garden equipment. This industry plays a crucial role in extending the lifespan of consumer goods, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability. By providing repair services, businesses within this sector contribute to the circular economy and help consumers save money by avoiding the need to purchase replacement items.

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the diagnosis, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of various household appliances and outdoor power equipment. Technicians use a range of tools and specialized equipment to identify and address issues, such as electrical or mechanical problems. They may also perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting components to ensure optimal performance.

The key inputs required for this industry include a skilled workforce of repair technicians, specialized tools and equipment, replacement parts, and access to technical manuals and diagnostic software. Businesses in this sector also rely on a steady supply of used or malfunctioning appliances and equipment from consumers, as well as the availability of replacement parts from manufacturers or third-party suppliers.

The primary output of this industry is the repaired and maintained household appliances and home and garden equipment, which are then returned to consumers. These repaired items can be used to fulfill the 3520 Manufacture of domestic appliances and 3101 Manufacture of furniture industries, as well as the 4759 Retail sale of household appliances, furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores and 4778 Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores sectors.