Our economy is dragging it’s arse, so let’s all try to pitch in. Remember when we had…like….factories and manufacturers in this country? When everything was built here and not in China? Hey, remember when stuff was made to last and not to be disposed of within 5 years?

I know what you’re saying. “But it’s too expensive to buy American.” Not quite. Add up the replacement costs of all of those crappy items you’ve been buying at the cheap stores and tell me it’s worth it. Not worth it financially. Not worth the hassle. And certainly not worth the jobs hemorrhage.

This week we’ll find some American made large appliances and follow up with other red, white and blue items. The column will be limited as, sadly, there isn’t really too much manufacturing left in this country.

So yeah….Appliances.

BSH. As in Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group. The German company has a headquarters in CA with multiple regional offices across the US and manufacturing facilities in NC and TN. Most of the appliances are made from recycled materials. Thermador and Gaggenau are also under the BSH umbrella.

Dacor is an American made AND family owned business that is committed to sustainability. It’s a high end appliance with some semi affordable lines.

Premier makes budget friendly as well as professional ranges, so that’s great news for folks who can’t afford top dollar. The company is American owned and all appliances are made here.

Sub Zero and Wolf. Well, if you can afford it, you’re probably buying it already. Manufactured in WI and AZ. Good stuff. Good stuff.

Viking. Again, a high end appliance, but worth the price. Made in MS with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind.