### Question
How is the term appliance defined?


### Answer
The term **appliance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6326* as the following:

> any article, such as a room air-conditioner, refrigerator-freezer, or dishwasher, which the Secretary classifies as an appliance for purposes of this part

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6326*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part B-State Energy Conservation Plans**

