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What are white goods? How to categorize?

When it comes to white goods we most directly think of may be white-colored home appliances, in fact, white goods is the name of a classification category, is a classification of home appliances. Because in the early days of domestic appliances are generally white so also collectively known as white goods. But the definition of white goods is not defined by color alone. Here we will look at the introduction of white goods and the classification of home appliances.

Introduction of white goods

In the schedule life of those who can replace human labor, to do housework appliances called white goods, which mainly includes washing machines, kitchen appliances, and air conditioning, washing machines and other appliances that bring changes to people's living standards. In the old days, these appliances were all white, which is why she got her name. Currently the world's largest producer of white goods is mainland China.

Categorization of home appliances

By function

Foreign countries usually have this division: white appliances, black appliances, beige appliances.

Categorized by appearance

The earliest distinction in the home appliance industry was from appearance. White appliances are products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. In the early days, these appliances were white, so they were called white appliances. Like television, stereo and so on before most of the black so called black electricity.

Differentiated by function

Traditional home appliances are divided into: black appliances, white appliances, small appliances. Black appliances are those that can bring us entertainment. Small appliances are those household appliances like electric kettle, electric fan, induction cooker and so on.