AHAM Honors Top Home Appliance Industry Leaders 2020
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Home Appliance Industry Achievement Awards. This year’s awards were presented Oct. 21 during AHAM’s Special Membership Meeting.
10/22/2020
Tips for Using an Air Cleaner to Manage Wildfire Smoke
Many people who live in areas affected by wildfires are utilizing room air cleaners to counter some of the effects of smoke on indoor air quality. When used properly, air cleaners can remove smoke, particulate matter and other pollutants caused by fi
9/28/2020
Using CADR to Improve Indoor Air Quality
A room air cleaner can reduce allergens and make home environments more comfortable in a time when many are placing renewed emphasis on staying healthy. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a portable air cleaner can also be part of
7/7/2020
AHAM Announces New Volunteer Leaders 2020
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced the approval of Patricia Bassett, Vice President, Global New Product Development and Innovation, Newell Brands, for a two year term as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other
5/19/2020
AHAM Emphasizes the Home Appliance Industry's Role in Providing Essential Needs During COVID-19
As people are now required to spend almost all their time at home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, AHAM urges federal, state and local governments to recognize that home appliances are “essential” when drafting shelter-in-place orders.
3/19/2020
AHAM Canada Emphasizes the Home Appliance Industry's Role in Providing Essential Needs During CVD19
As people are now required to spend almost all their time at home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, AHAM urges federal, state and local governments to recognize that home appliances are “essential” when drafting shelter-in-place orders.
3/19/2020
AHAM Commends DOE on Modernization of Appliance Efficiency Standards Process
AHAM commends the Department of Energy for finalizing changes to its Process Rule for developing appliance efficiency standards and related test procedures. This much-needed modernization will bring greater transparency and consistency to the develop
1/16/2020
Troubled Water: Federal Seizure Highlights Health Threat of Counterfeit Refrigerator Water Filters
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s recent seizure of more than 5,200 counterfeit refrigerator water filters at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport is a stark reminder that serious health and safety risks can lurk in even routine household purchases.
10/2/2019
AHAM Honors Top Home Appliance Industry Leaders
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers honored home appliance industry professionals for exceptional contributions to the industry during AHAM’s 2019 Annual Member Meeting, Know the Score, April 27-30 in Washington, D.C.
5/1/2019
Statement on Publication of NOPR for Process Improvement Rule
AHAM president and CEO, Joseph M. McGuire has issued the following statement supporting the modernization of the Process Improvement Rule.
2/7/2019
Statement of Support for the U.S.- Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA)
AHAM president and CEO, Joseph M. McGuire has issued a statement of support for the U.S.- Canada -Mexico Agreement (USMCA).
1/31/2019
Four Consumer Segments Define the Pathway to Connectivity
The Association for Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) today released a new commissioned research report, Pathways to Connectivity - Consumer Acceptance of Connected Appliances.
11/15/2018
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