AHAM Consumer Information

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Heat Your Home Safely this Winter

Most injuries from fires involving heating equipment occurred when the user was asleep or when a child under 10 was left unsupervised with the equipment, according to data released in September 2009, from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 

AHAM urges consumers to follow the simple and important safety tips found online at www.heatersafety.org when using portable electric heaters.  A few of the tips are listed below:

• Read the manufacturer’s instructions and warning labels before using your portable electric heater.
• Do not leave an operating heater unattended and always unplug heater when not in use.
• Heaters should be kept away from children and not be placed in a child’s room without supervision.
• Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least three feet from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear.  Do not block heater’s air intake or outlet.

You may order AHAM’s free portable heater safety brochures in English and Spanish online at www.heatersafety.org or by calling (888) 785-SAFE.

Energy Saving Tips for Consumers

Reducing energy consumption in your home is easier than you think!  Click here to read a list of easy tips to save energy, and find out how much money and water you can save by upgrading to the newest ENERGY STAR models. 

 

                                      

AHAM’S Certified Room Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier Directories Now Searchable on COOLOFF.ORG

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) unveils a new consumer site http://www.cooloff.org/ featuring a simple three step process to help consumers select a proper room air conditioner by accurately determining cooling capacity; using the searchable Room Air Conditioners directory to find the units with certified performance ratings that match their criteria; and linking to manufacturers' web sites for additional feature and purchase related information.

AHAM products are certified based on verification of product performance.  Room Air Conditioners are certified based on their cooling capacity expressed in BTU’s. Room Air Conditioner Manufacturers voluntarily participate in the AHAM certification program. AHAM uses an independent lab and a standardized test known as the AHAM/ANSI RAC-1, to test the actual cooling capacity of the unit. Products that are tested may then use an AHAM seal and be listed in the product directory. 

The website offers consumers detailed information on proper cooling capacity, energy efficiency, installation requirements as well as efficiency use and maintenance tips.  The units in the searchable directories can be sorted by the Brand name, Manufacturer, BTU (British Thermal Units), EER (energy efficiency ratio), or Voltage.

AHAM encourages consumers to “Beat the Heat” by visiting http://www.cooloff.org/ for cool information on how to select a room air conditioner. AHAM has designed this web site to help consumers select the right product for their home. Since 1967, AHAM has administered third party certification programs to test and verify the performance ratings of products such as room air conditioners, room air cleaners and dehumidifiers.

 

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