Oct 20, 2009AHAM to Represent Appliance Industry at US-China Safety Summit
CPSC Director Office of International Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs has selected AHAM as a “stakeholder” participant to accompany the CPSC delegation to 3rd Biennial United States – China Consumer Product Safety Summit in Wuxi, Shanghai, and Beijing, China, October 21‐26.
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Sep 28, 2009AHAM Publishes Standards for Portable Air Conditioners and Food Waste Disposers
AHAM has received approval of the ANSI/AHAM PAC-1-2009, performance standard for Portable Air Conditioners from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Also, AHAM has published a revised technical standard for Food Waste Disposers, known as AHAM FWD-1-2009.
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Aug 6, 2009AHAM States Principles for Smart Grid
AHAM recently submitted principles developed by its Smart Grid Task Force to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These principles clarify how appliances can effectively operate within a Smart Grid environment, while providing consumer acceptability.
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Aug 4, 2009AHAM Publishes Major Appliance Historical Data Tables
AHAM has updated and published its Major Appliance Historical Tables, which includes major appliance shipment data from the first year shipments were tracked through the end of 2008.
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May 8, 2009Home Appliance Energy Savings Quantified
AHAM has released the 2008 Energy Efficiency and Consumption Trends data for home appliances. This data, based on 2008 shipments of major appliances, shows the continuing pattern of decreased energy consumption.
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Apr 22, 2009AHAM Elects New Directors
AHAM announced newly elected members of the Board of Directors and the appointment of a new Treasurer at its annual member meeting in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2009.
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Apr 21, 2009AHAM Bestows Industry Achievement Awards
AHAM held its annual member meeting in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders were honored for their service and leadership to the industry and to the association. This year’s meeting, “Organized for Opportunity,” was held from April 19-21, 2009 at the Mayflower Hotel.
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Feb 3, 2009Five Appliances That Can Help You Save Money
Many Americans are finding themselves looking for ways to save money. AHAM has come up with a list of five appliances that may already be in your home, which can help you save money.
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Jul 2, 2008AHAM Announces Staff Changes
AHAM is pleased to announce several staff changes. AHAM’s Jill Notini was promoted from Director to Vice President, Communications and Marketing. In addition, AHAM has hired two new staff to fill key positions. Peter G. Frank has joined AHAM as Director, Finance, filling a role held by Rita K....
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Jun 12, 2008Tips for Saving Money and Energy in the Home
Looking for ways to save money? Look no further than your kitchen. AHAM offers these simple energy savings tips to consumers looking for ways to cut energy bills this summer.
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Jun 4, 2008Home Appliance Energy Standards Quantified
AHAM has released new data based on 2007 shipments of major appliances, highlighting dramatic decreases in home appliance energy consumption since 2000.
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Jul 19, 2007HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS SHOW COMMITMENT TO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Home appliance manufacturers, through their trade group the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), have teamed with energy and water advocacy groups to lobby Congress to pass an energy bill which will include the strictest federal energy efficiency standards to date for several major...
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Oct 4, 2006AHAM Announces New Board and Executive Committee Members
WASHINGTON , DC (October 4, 2006)— The Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers (AHAM) announced the appointment of Soon Kwon, President, LG
Electronics USA, Inc. to fill an unexpired seat on the AHAM Board of Directors.
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Oct 3, 2006Fire Prevention Week
October 8-14 marks Fire Prevention Week across the country. AHAM is joining the effort to reduce unattended cooking fires by making available the popular “Recipe for Safer Cooking” brochure. Millions of these brochures have been seen by consumers around the country. However,...
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Sep 22, 2006ELECTION 2006!
AHAM is working with the National Manufacturers Association (NAM) to bring you election coverage where you view candidate profiles, register to vote and even get an early or absentee ballot. Most importantly, don’t forget to vote! Click here to view candidate profiles, register to vote...
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Jul 25, 2006AHAM Comments on FTC Proposed Consumer Research
AHAM has submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission regarding their proposed consumer research study on the effectiveness of certain EnergyGuide labels. The study is being undertaken as part of the FTC’s mandate to reexamine the EnergyGuide label as directed in the Energy Policy Act of...
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Jun 22, 2006New Appliance Industry Fact Book Available
WASHINGTON, DC (June 20, 2006)— The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) recently released its 2005 Home Appliance Industry Fact Book which provides researchers and industry executives with a comprehensive statistical overview of the major home appliance industry.
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May 31, 2006Filtering Through The Hype: Air Cleaners Are Not All the Same
WASHINGTON, DC (May 31, 2006)--Recent media reports have implied that all air cleaners produce unhealthy levels of ozone. This is simply not true. There are many types of air cleaning technologies available to consumers.
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May 24, 2006Energy Cents: Saving Money With Room Air Conditioners
Maximize your energy savings by replacing your old room air conditioner with a new energy efficient model. Despite rising electricity costs, a typical new room air conditioner only costs about $45 per year to operate, compared to over $90 in 1980.
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May 4, 2006AHAM Honors Home Appliance Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2006)-- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry executives with awards for service and leadership at the AHAM Annual Member Meeting, “Consumer Connections” on May 1, 2006 in Key Largo, FL.
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May 3, 2006AHAM Elects New Volunteer Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 3, 2006)- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced the election of new association leaders at its Annual Member Meeting in Key Largo, Florida, on May 1, 2006. Included are AHAM Officers, Board of Directors and Division leaders.
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Feb 28, 2006First U.S. Oven Volume Measurement Standard Gains ANSI Approval
AHAM is pleased to announce that its product performance evaluation procedure for the Determination and Expression of Oven Volume has gained approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an American National Standard.
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Feb 22, 2006AHAM Expands Dehumidifier Certification Program
AHAM has expanded its Dehumidifier Certification Program to include Energy Factor verification testing in addition to verification of Water Removal Capacity. Energy Factor data can now be found in AHAM’s Directory of Certified Dehumidifiers at www.cooloff.org.
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Jan 19, 2006AHAM Gains ANSI Approval on Air Cleaner Sound Standard
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) is pleased to announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved ANSI/AHAM AC-2-2006, Method for Sound Testing of Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners, as a new American National Standard.
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Jan 12, 2006AHAM & U.S. EPA Release Voluntary Recommended Practices for HFC Usage
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released voluntary “Recommended Practices for Minimizing HFC Emissions from Refrigerator-Freezer Factories” to serve as a template for manufacturers of these products worldwide to...
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Dec 15, 2005AHAM Air Cleaner Standard Gains ANSI Approval
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) revised standard for the Performance of Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners, ANSI/AHAM-AC-1-2006 has gained approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Aug 8, 2005Historic Energy Policy Act Applauded By Appliance Manufacturing Industry
The Barton-Domenici Energy Policy Act of 2005, signed into law by President Bush today, is being lauded by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its members as the most significant energy efficiency legislation since the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987...
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May 25, 2005AHAM Air Cleaner Test Method Continues to Gain Visibility
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers performance test method for portable air cleaners, ANSI/AHAM-AC-1-2002 was recently updated and approved following an external peer review by a panel of indoor air quality experts.
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Apr 18, 2005AHAM Honors Home Appliance Industry Leaders
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry executives with awards for service and leadership at the AHAM Annual Member Meeting, “Serving a Global Industry” on April 18, 2005.
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Mar 28, 2005AHAM Exhibits Technical Acumen at IATC Conference
Performance Evaluation of Clothes Washing Machines –Rewriting the American National Standard, a paper written by Richard Cripps, Senior Project Engineer, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers will be delivered and will receive an award at the International Appliance Technical Conference...
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Mar 15, 2005AHAM to Receive Award for Ozone Protection Efforts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to receive the 2005 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award, for AHAM’s efforts related to promotion of responsible handling of Fluorocarbons, and related research into ozone friendly...
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Feb 24, 2005Appliance Industry to Tee Up Priority Policy and Business Issues at AHAM Annual Meeting
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) will hold its AHAM Annual Member Meeting April 17-18, 2005 in Washington, D.C. at the historic Willard Intercontinental Hotel. This year’s theme, “Serving a Global Industry” reflects the strength and universal importance of the home...
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Jan 9, 2005AHAM’s Certified Product Directories Now Searchable
As part of a new promotional effort for AHAM’s Room Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier Certification Programs, AHAM is pleased to announce that Directories of Certified Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers are now accessible online in a searchable format by visiting the AHAM web site.
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Jan 5, 2005New AHAM Standard Developed to Measure Oven Volume
AHAM is pleased to announce the publication of its 25th product performance evaluation procedure, AHAM-OV-1-2005 Standard for the Determination and Expression of Oven Volume.
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Aug 3, 2004AHAM Receives EPA Grant to Fund Refrigerator-Freezer Disposal Research
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturer’s (AHAM) a research grant to study the disposal practices of refrigerator-freezers in the U.S through the association’s Appliance Research Consortium (ARC) and in coordination with the...
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Jul 9, 2004AHAM Standard Receives National Recognition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized AHAM's performance evaluation procedure for household refrigerators and freezers as an American National Standard.
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Apr 27, 2004AHAM Board Members Announced at AHAM Annual Meeting
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) today announced its newly elected and re-elected members of the Board of Directors and newly elected AHAM officers.
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Apr 26, 2004Industry Leaders Honored at AHAM Annual Meeting
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry executives with awards for service and leadership at the AHAM Annual Member Meeting, “Design for the Future” on April 26, 2004.
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Jan 29, 2004AHAM Tagged As Administrator of Floor Care Standards Group
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has confirmed the appointment of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers as the Administrator for the U.S. National Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Subcommittee 59F for Floor Care...
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