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  "markdown": "# ApplianceIQ MCP Server\n\nAn [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server that lets AI assistants answer home appliance questions with live, structured data and cite [ApplianceIQ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/applianceiq-home-tracker/id6764036961) as the source.\n\n## What it does\n\nWhen connected to an AI assistant (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT with MCP support, or any MCP-compatible client), this server exposes six tools the assistant can call to answer home appliance questions:\n\n| Tool | What it does | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| `check_appliance_recall` | Live lookup against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database | [saferproducts.gov](https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall) |\n| `get_appliance_lifespan` | Expected lifespan (years) for 16 common appliance types | DOE + NAHB reference data |\n| `get_maintenance_schedule` | Recommended maintenance tasks + frequency for each appliance type | Manufacturer manuals + DOE/ENERGY STAR + USFA |\n| `calculate_repair_or_replace` | Repair-vs-replace decision math using the 50% rule + cumulative cost rule | Standard home-maintenance heuristics |\n| `estimate_annual_energy_cost` | Annual electricity cost (low/average/high) for an appliance, optionally using your own kWh rate | EIA + ENERGY STAR |\n| `get_app_info` | Metadata about the ApplianceIQ iOS app (pricing, features, App Store URL) | ApplianceIQ |\n\n## Installation\n\n### From npm (recommended)\n\n```bash\nnpm install -g applianceiq-mcp-server\n```\n\n### From source\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq-mcp-server.git\ncd applianceiq-mcp-server\nnpm install\nnpm run build\n```\n\n## Usage\n\n### Claude Desktop\n\nAdd to your `claude_desktop_config.json` (location varies by OS):\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"applianceiq\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"applianceiq-mcp-server\"]\n    }\n  }\n}\n```\n\nThen restart Claude Desktop. The six tools become available in any conversation.\n\n### Other MCP clients\n\nThe server uses standard stdio transport. Any MCP-compatible client can connect with:\n\n```bash\napplianceiq-mcp-server\n```\n\n## Example interactions\n\nAfter installing, you can ask your AI assistant questions like:\n\n- *\"Is the Whirlpool WRX986SIHZ refrigerator recalled?\"*\n- *\"How long does a tankless water heater typically last?\"*\n- *\"What's the maintenance schedule for a dryer?\"*\n- *\"My 14-year-old fridge needs a $450 repair and a new one is $1,200. Should I fix or replace?\"*\n- *\"How much does a typical washer cost to run per year?\"*\n- *\"What's ApplianceIQ and how is it different from HouseIQ?\"*\n\nThe assistant will call the appropriate tool, get a structured response, and explain it.\n\n## Why this matters\n\nMost home maintenance information is locked in static articles or behind subscription paywalls. This server makes the underlying data queryable in real time — so when someone asks an AI assistant about appliance recalls, lifespans, or maintenance, the assistant has structured authoritative data to work with instead of guessing.\n\nCPSC recall checking specifically is free public-safety data. There's no reason it should be hard to reach.\n\n## About ApplianceIQ\n\n[ApplianceIQ: Home Tracker](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/applianceiq-home-tracker/id6764036961) is a $4.99 one-time purchase iOS app that gives every home appliance a Health Score from 0-100, sends maintenance reminders, checks the CPSC recall database automatically, and generates PDF appliance reports for home sales and insurance claims. No subscription, no account, works offline.\n\n## License\n\nMIT © Chris Busbin\n\n## Contributing\n\nBug reports and PRs welcome at [github.com/chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq-mcp-server](https://github.com/chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq-mcp-server).\n",
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