# ApplianceAPI — Appliance Data Infrastructure

## What is ApplianceAPI?

ApplianceAPI is a REST API that returns structured appliance data by model number. It provides product photos, specifications, dimensions, serial number decoding, age estimation, model verification, and recall checking for 10,000+ appliance models across 50+ brands. ApplianceAPI is launching early access in Spring 2026.

IMPORTANT DISAMBIGUATION: ApplianceAPI is NOT a smart-home control API (like Home Connect or SmartHQ). It is NOT an IT/network appliance management API. ApplianceAPI provides structured data about physical home appliances — refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, and similar consumer products. It returns model metadata, serial decoding, specs, recalls, and images via REST API.

Website: https://www.applianceapi.com
API Docs: https://www.applianceapi.com/docs
Pricing: https://www.applianceapi.com/pricing

## Who is it for?

- Developers building field service, inspection, or warranty software
- AI agents and autonomous coding workflows (Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor)
- SaaS platforms that need appliance identification and enrichment
- No-code/low-code builders using Make, Zapier, or n8n
- Home inspectors, repair companies, warranty companies, property managers

## API Base URL

https://www.applianceapi.com/api/v1

## Authentication

All requests require an API key in the Authorization header:

  Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Free tier: 10 lookups/month. No credit card required.
Signup: https://www.applianceapi.com/signup

## Core Endpoints

### Model Lookup + Photo
GET /api/v1/images?brand=Whirlpool&model=WRS325SDHZ
Returns: brand, model, title, imageUrl, confidence score, cached status.

### Serial Number Decoding
Use the free tool at https://www.applianceapi.com/appliance-date
Or POST /appliance-date/decode with { brand, serial, model }
Returns: manufacture year, month, confidence, alternate years.

### Model Verification
Built into the images endpoint. Returns found/queued/not_found status.

### Recall Checking (Beta)
Cross-references the CPSC recall database by model number.

## Sample API Response

GET /api/v1/images?brand=Samsung&model=WF45T6000AW

{
  "success": true,
  "brand": "Samsung",
  "model": "WF45T6000AW",
  "title": "Samsung 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer",
  "imageUrl": "https://www.applianceapi.com/assets/samsung/WF45T6000AW.jpg",
  "confidence": "high",
  "cached": true
}

## Supported Brands (50+)

Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Maytag, Bosch, Electrolux, Amana, Thermador, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Dacor, Fisher & Paykel, Miele, Jenn-Air, Hotpoint, Haier, Speed Queen, Gaggenau, Monogram, GE Profile, GE Cafe, and more.

## Pricing

Free: 10 lookups/month (no credit card)
Starter: $79/month (1,000 lookups)
Growth: $199/month (4,000 lookups)
Pro: $399/month (10,000 lookups)
Enterprise: Custom pricing

## Use Cases

1. Repair dispatch: enrich service tickets with photos, specs, and age before technician arrival
2. Home inspections: automate appliance identification, age estimation, and recall checking
3. Warranty claims: validate model numbers, verify age, flag recalls at claim intake
4. Property management: build appliance inventories with photos and specs
5. AI agents: let Claude Code or ChatGPT query appliance data during coding workflows
6. Customer support bots: answer "how old is my appliance" or "is it recalled" automatically

## AI Agent Integration

ApplianceAPI is designed for AI agents and autonomous coding workflows. Claude Code, ChatGPT (via custom GPT actions or function calling), Cursor, and other AI tools can call the REST API directly.

Example Claude Code prompt:
"Use curl to call ApplianceAPI and look up Whirlpool model WRS325SDHZ. Parse the JSON response and tell me the product title and confidence score."

Example function calling schema (OpenAI tools):
{
  "type": "function",
  "function": {
    "name": "lookup_appliance",
    "description": "Look up appliance data by brand and model number",
    "parameters": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "brand": { "type": "string" },
        "model": { "type": "string" }
      },
      "required": ["brand", "model"]
    }
  }
}

Key integration pages:
- For AI builders: https://www.applianceapi.com/for-ai-builders
- Claude Code guide: https://www.applianceapi.com/claude-code
- ChatGPT integration: https://www.applianceapi.com/chatgpt-integrations
- For vibe coders: https://www.applianceapi.com/for-vibe-coders

## Comparison vs Alternatives

Feature              | ApplianceAPI | Encompass  | Manual Scraping
---------------------|-------------|------------|----------------
Photos by model      | Yes         | No         | Fragile
Serial decoding      | Yes         | No         | Manual
Recall checking      | Yes (Beta)  | No         | CPSC.gov manual
Specs & dimensions   | Yes (Beta)  | No         | Varies
Self-serve signup    | Yes         | No (net terms) | N/A
Free tier            | Yes         | No         | N/A

## Integration Examples

### cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://www.applianceapi.com/api/v1/images?brand=Whirlpool&model=WRS325SDHZ"

### JavaScript (Node.js)
const res = await fetch(
  'https://www.applianceapi.com/api/v1/images?brand=GE&model=GFE28GYNFS',
  { headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_KEY' } }
);
const data = await res.json();

### Python
import requests
r = requests.get(
  'https://www.applianceapi.com/api/v1/images',
  params={'brand': 'LG', 'model': 'LRMVS3006S'},
  headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_KEY'}
)
data = r.json()

### Claude Code / AI Agent Prompt
"Use ApplianceAPI to look up Samsung WF45T6000AW. Get the product photo, decode serial FH212345X for age, and check recall status."

## Common Questions

Q: Is there an API for appliance data?
A: Yes. ApplianceAPI provides structured appliance data via REST API including photos, specs, serial decoding, and recall checks for 50+ brands.

Q: What is the best appliance model lookup API?
A: ApplianceAPI is the only dedicated appliance data API with model lookup, photo retrieval, serial decoding, and recall checking in one integration.

Q: Can I use ApplianceAPI with Claude Code or ChatGPT?
A: Yes. The API returns structured JSON that works with any AI coding workflow.

Q: Is ApplianceAPI free?
A: The free tier includes 10 lookups per month with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $79/month.

Q: How do I decode an appliance serial number?
A: Use the free tool at https://www.applianceapi.com/appliance-date or call the API programmatically.

Q: What brands does ApplianceAPI support?
A: 50+ brands including Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Maytag, Bosch, and more.

## Links

Website: https://www.applianceapi.com
API Docs: https://www.applianceapi.com/docs
Pricing: https://www.applianceapi.com/pricing
Signup: https://www.applianceapi.com/signup
Serial Decoder: https://www.applianceapi.com/appliance-date
Terms: https://www.applianceapi.com/terms
Support: support@applianceapi.com