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ArchiExpo
ArchiExpo contains more than 1,600 exhibitors selected from among the major international manufacturers. ArchiExpo is one of the most popular portals amongst professionals in design and architecture, builders,interior designers, decorators and the general public alike.
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Central Vacuum Systems
Learn more about Central Vacuum Systems!
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Appliance Energy and Labeling
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2001 Residential Energy Consumption Survey
Links to the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) provided by the Energy Information Administration.
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Business Directories Online
Engineering
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CSA International
CSA is a provider of product testing and certification services.
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International Appliance Technical Conference (IATC)
The home appliance industry's annual technical conference.
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Intertek Testing Services
Provides testing, inspection and certification services to the home appliance industry.
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Extension Services
- Iowa State University Extension
- Michigan State University Extension
- New Jersey Cooperative Extension Department at Rutgers
- Oregon State University Extension Service
- Texas Agricultural Extension Service
- University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service
- University of Minnesota Extension
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Government Agency
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Better Business Bureau
The BBB system solves the majority of marketplace problems fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for the safety of consumer products.
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Department of Agriculture
Provides consumer information on food safety and other topics.
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Department of Energy- Code of Fereral Regulations
This link is directed to the Code of Federal Regulations for refrigerator and room air conditioner test procedures.
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Department of Energy- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
This link is directed to the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network- Office of Codes and Standards.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Provides information on maintaining a safe and healthy home.
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ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR is a government-supported program helping to protect the environment through energy efficiency.
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Federal Trade Commission
The U.S. FTC addresses trade and advertidsing issues, and provides consumer information on a range on topics.
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Unites States Access Board
For information about guidelines for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Home Improvement
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Kitchens.com
A web site that lists kitchen remodeling centers all over the country and offers new product information.
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National Association of Realtors (NAR)
The National Association of Realtors is a professional association representsing nearly 720,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Manufacturers of building products, remodeling contractors and other firms in the home improvement industry.
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National Kitchen and Bath Association
The National Kitchen and Bath Association is a growing non-profit trade association with more than 36,000 members. As a consumer, you can take advantage of NKBA’s presence in the kitchen and bath industry through their web site, and free workbook or by speaking to a representative at 1-877-NKBA-PRO.
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Steel Recycling Institute
Provides information on recycling home appliances. For disposal options in your area, please call 1-800-YES-1-CAN.
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Indoor Air Quality
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Provides information on Indoor Air Quality and tips for consumers.
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American Lung Association
The ALA provides in-home air quality, radon and asthma-related information.
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Environmental Protection Agency-IAQ Clearinghouse
This link is directed to the EPA's Indoor Air Quality information clearinghouse.
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The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)
For information on how to select an air cleaner that is right for your home visit this web site. CADR.org also offers a listing of certified room air cleaners- units that have had their performance tested and verified for the reduction of tobacco smoke, dust and pollen.
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The Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. government agency that provides information on indoor air quality, energy and other topics.
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International Associations
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AMDEA (Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances)
Representing the home appliance industry in the UK.
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Asociacion National de Fabricantes de Aparatos Doemesticos (ANFAD)
Representing the home appliance industry in Mexico.
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Associação Brasileira da Indústria Elétrica e Eletrônica
Representing the home appliance industry in Brazil.
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Association for Standardization and Certification in Mexico (ANCE)
ANCE (Association for Standardization and Certification in Mexico), is a leading organization in the Standardization and Conformity Assessment sectors in Mexico.
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BEYSAD- Turkey
Representing the home appliance industry in Turkey.
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Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association (CAMA)
Representing the home appliance industry in Canada.
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Canadian Energy Research Institute
Provides energy reseach for the Canadian market.
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China Household Electrical Appliances Association
Representing the home appliance industry in China.
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European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers
CECED represents European trade groups and appliance manufacturers.
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Marketing Links
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Steel On the Net
Provides free global steel industry news (and appliance industry news), steel industry opinions, classified advertising, exhibitions information, capacity and trade statistics.
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Product Philanthrophy/ Donations
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Gifts In Kind International
The World's Leading Charity in Product Philanthropy
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Product Safety
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Chimney Safety Institute of America
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to chimney and venting system safety.
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National Safety Council
National organization dedicated to safety.
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Underwriters Laboratories
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization.
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Related Associations
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AHAM/ NARDA EPA CFC Refrigerant Recovery Program
The U.S. Clean Air Act was amended in 1990 to include regulation and control of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used by the automotive and appliance industries. Title VI of the Amendment, entitled “Stratospheric Ozone Protection”, was enacted to reduce the use and emissions of CFCs and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to the lowest achievable level and to encourage the capture and recycling of such substances. The amendments also established new standards for the safe disposal of these substances and instituted federally mandated certification procedures for those engaged in servicing any equipment or appliances that contain refrigerant.
The good practice of no venting and responsible use principles apply to HFC refrigerants as well, which are now used as substitutes for CFCs and HCFCs..
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and the National Association of Retail Dealers of America (NARDA) were approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1993 to jointly provide an open-book, mail-in technician certification program for Type I technicians that covers all of the material specified in 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F. Type I technicians are those certified by an EPA approved technician certification program to service or repair small appliances (products that are fully manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in a factory with 5 pounds or less of refrigerant). As of November 1994, all technicians must be certified under this program and the sale of CFCs and HCFCs is restricted to certified technicians.
Individuals certified by the AHAM/NARDA program are considered properly certified in accordance with the EPA requirements under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
Individuals interested in taking the Type I certification test may order an AHAM/NARDA test packet by: emailing nardacfc@narda.com, calling toll free to: 1.800.621.0298 or 847.375.4713 with a MasterCard or VISA credit card number, or sending a check or money order to: NARDA CFC Test, 4700 W Lake Ave, Glenview IL 60025. Each test packet is $50.00. For more information, visit http://www.narda.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3827
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Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute
ARI represents the manufacturers of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE is the society for the professional engineering community and publishers of ASHRAE Handbooks.
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Certified Service Center
The mission of the Certified Service Center program is to encourage professionalism within the service industry and to publicly identify those service facilities that strive to provide honest, competent and professional service.
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Coin Laundry Association
CLA represents the manufacturers of commercial and coin operated laundry equipment.
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Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
CEA represents the manufacturers of consumer electronics and sponsors the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
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Cookware Manufacturers Association
Publisher of cookware and bakeware engineering standards and the Consumer Guide to Cookware.
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Gas Appliance Manufacturers Associaiton (GAMA)
Represents the manufacturers of residential, commerical & industrial gas & oil appliances and equipment; gas, electric & oil-fired water heaters; oil-fired central furnaces.
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Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
HPBA is an international trade association representing and promoting the interests of the hearth products industry in North America.
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Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)
Membership includes processors, brokers and consumers of scrap metal, glass, plastics, textiles, paper and rubber.
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International Housewares Association
IHA is the sponsors of the annual International Housewares Show.
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National Appliance Service Association (NASA)
Members are owners of portable small appliance repair centers. Appliance manufacturers and suppliers also participate in the organization.
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National Coil Coating Association (NCCA)
The NCCA consists of 160 member companies that are at the forefront of the industry. They provide the coil coating service and are leading manufactures and suppliers of metal, coatings, chemicals, and equipment. The members of the organization also process and warehouse the coil coated products prior to its delivery to the user industries.
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National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
Kitchen equipment manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retail dealers, distributors and designers.
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National Kitchen and Bath Association
This industry trade association provides tips and tools to get started on a kitchen or bath remodeling project.
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National Kitchen and Bath Association
NKBA offers tips and tools to get started on kitchen and bath remodeling projects.
- National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)
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North American Retail Dealers Association (NARDA)
Organization for independent dealers, consumer electronics and appliance retailers.
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Porcelain Enamel Institute
This association represents the makers of porcelain enamel products and suppliers of raw materials.
- The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA)
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Trade and Business Magazines
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Appliance Design Magazine
Monthly magazine serving design & engineering teams in the global appliance industry.
- Appliance Magazine
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Dealerscope Consumer Electronics
Trade news resource for buyers of appliances and consumer electronics. Annual marketing survey in two parts reporting on appliances and consumer electronics.
- Home Appliance Magazine
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Home Furnishings News (HFN)
Weekly magazine covering the major, portable and floor care home appliance industry.
- Home World Business Magazine
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International Appliance Manufacturing
The annual review of Household Appliance Design and Manufacturing.
- Kitchen and Bath Business
- Kitchen and Bath Design News
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TWICE
This week in consumer electronics is a semi-monthly publication for retail buyers.
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