Latest Tariffs Could Increase Costs of Home Appliances
The Trump administration’s September 18 announcement that it will impose tariffs on another $200 billion of products imported from China will have a direct impact on home appliance manufacturers. Increasing manufacturers’ costs is likely, in many ca
9/21/2018
California Cybersecurity Bills Leave Gaping Loophole
The California Legislature is considering a new law on cybersecurity that overlooks the products that are most vulnerable to a security breach.
8/28/2018
AHAM Releases New Report Detailing Dangers of Counterfeit Filters
The Association for Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) conducted a study of counterfeit refrigerator water filters that revealed an overwhelming failure to remove harmful contaminants from water.
5/16/2018
AHAM Honors Top Home Appliance Industry Leaders 2018
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2018) — The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry leaders for their contributions to the home appliance industry and to the Association during AHAM’s annual member meeting.
5/1/2018
AHAM Approves New Volunteer Leaders 2018
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced new association leaders at its annual member meeting, Expectations.
4/30/2018
First Sustainability Standard for Household Dehumidifier Appliances Published
WASHINGTON, DC (March 14, 2018) — The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), CSA Group, and UL Environment today announced the release of the first voluntary sustainability standard for household dehumidifiers.
3/14/2018
AHAM Asks Congress to Strengthen Energy Star
WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 7, 2017) — Testifying today before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, AHAM President and CEO Joseph M. McGuire asked Congress to make a series of critical moves that would improve and strengthen the ENERGY STAR program.
11/10/2017
AHAM Develops Guidance for Safe Servicing of Appliances with Non-HFC Refrigerants
WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 6 2017) — The home appliance industry is in the process of transitioning to the use of non-HFC refrigerants in refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, beverage coolers, room and portable air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. This tra
11/6/2017
AHAM Takes Home Awards for Anti-Counterfeit Campaign and Interactive Kitchen
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 14, 2017)—AHAM is pleased to announce that it has received awards for two recent, consumer-focused communications efforts.
9/14/2017
AHAM Honors Top Home Appliance Industry Leaders 2017
WASHINGTON, DC (April 25, 2016) — The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) honored several industry leaders for their contributions to the home appliance industry and to the Association during AHAM’s annual member meeting, Digital Desti
5/22/2017
AHAM Announces New Volunteer Leaders
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced new association leaders at its annual member meeting, “The Next 50…,” held April 30-May 2 in Washington, D.C.
5/1/2017
Home Appliance Industry Applauds Publication of Canada's New Energy Efficiency Regulations
AHAM applauds the publication of the new Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 – Amendment 13, by Natural Resources Canada that will increase energy performance for many household appliances, including refrigerators and freezers, clothes washers and dr
1/12/2017
Home Appliance Industry Launches Campaign to Stop Sale of Counterfeit Water Filters
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, in partnership with the manufacturers of 17 leading refrigerator brands, has announced a campaign to educate consumers on the growing risk of unknowingly buying counterfeit and deceptively labeled wate
12/13/2016
Good News for Consumers on Dishwashers
After reviewing appliance industry data, the U.S. Department of Energy has decided not to tighten the limits on energy and water requirements for residential dishwashers.
12/13/2016
EPA Trivializes Concerns of Home Appliance Industry & Moves Forward with Early HFC Ban Date in Final
AHAM is disappointed by EPA's decision to deny the home appliance industry the time it needs to cost effectively transition from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant used in domestic refrigeration to newer alternatives.
9/29/2016