Made in America: What's the Cost of U.S. Housewares?

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DALLAS, March 3, 2011

The Usrys' old appliances from G.E. and alternatives from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Viking cost plenty. The Sub-Zero fridge alone retails for over $8,500, and the Viking stove from Mississippi costs nearly $3,000. The Wolf microwave costs $500, a high-quality product but at a cost far higher than imports.

PHOTO ABC?s David Muir and Sharyn Alfonsi sit with the Usry family in their Dallas, Texas home, which was refitted with American-made goods.

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ABC's David Muir and Sharyn Alfonsi pose with the Usry family in their Dallas home, which was refitted with American-made goods.

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And while high-end appliances may not be within reach for all Americans, each sale makes a difference for American workers. In Greenwood, Mississippi, the success of Viking has helped revitalize a poverty-stricken town. Besides making stoves, ovens and other appliances, the company has opened a hotel and a restaurant, helping to draw tourists.

"Viking saved Greenwood, because Viking decided to stay here with us," said Bridgette Matthews, who has worked for the company for nine years.

You can explore the Usry home and see details on each American-made product by clicking here.

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