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Search and Compare Appliance Ratings with AHAM

Visit AHAM’s new searchable directories of verified products to find the refrigerator, dehumidifier, room air conditioner and room air cleaner that meets your needs.   Search and compare appliances that are listed in AHAM’s Verification Programs to find models that have undergone performance and energy testing.    AHAM’s Verification Programs validate the energy ratings made by manufacturers through random testing conducted by an independent laboratory.   Product directories for clothes washers and dishwashers will be available soon. 

 

Your appliances can help you keep cool during this summer scorcher

While much of the East coast is dealing with a severe heat wave, not even a day at the pool can provide relief of triple digit temperatures.  Keeping your home cool can also be a challenge for those who want to conserve energy. 

A local Maryland newspaper, hometownannapolis.com recently published an article with lots of helpful tips to make your home feel cooler while using less energy.  Some of their tips include using a dehumidifier to make your home feel cooler and running appliances like your dishwasher at night.  Read the full article for lots of strategic ideas to keep your home cool this summer!

Use an air cleaner to help reduce indoor allergens in your home... and other tips!

An article posted yesterday on CNN.com lists lots of helpful tips for those suffering from indoor allergies.  It is important to keep your home clean by vacuuming and dusting regularly, and reducing clutter.  You can also look for an air cleaner to help reduce the dust, pollen and tobacco smoke particles that may be floating in your air. 

AHAM has hundreds of certified air cleaners listed on www.cadr.org, where you can search for the model that will work the best in your home.  AHAM tests for the reduction of dust, pollen and tobacco smoke and gives each air cleaner a recommended room size.

The article also mentions fighting off any mold in your basement with a dehumidifier.  AHAM also tests and certifies dehumidifiers and lists the results in an online directory.