New York, December 20, 2010 -- Haier America, an industry leader in Home Comfort products, has received a Certification Program Performance Award from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for achieving a 100% success rate in the industry’s Unitary Small Air-Conditioner Equipment performance certification program for the three year period of 2007-09.

“The recognition of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s Certification Program validates our efforts to continually manufacture high quality and innovative products that fulfill our customer’s needs,” said Bob McElroy, vice president and general manager of HVAC for Haier America.

AHRI administers the AHRI Certified™ programs which test and certify the performance of cooling and commercial refrigeration equipment and components. AHRI certification programs increase the integrity and accuracy of the HVACR and water heating industry’s performance ratings, earning the confidence of consumers and create an even playing field for competing manufacturers and enhance the reputation of the industry. 

AHRI
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating and commercial refrigeration equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products. Visit AHRI at www.ahrinet.org.

Haier America
Haier America is the Sales and Marketing arm of the Americas for the multinational Haier Group, the world’s largest white goods brand. Headquartered in the Haier Building at 1356 Broadway in New York City, Haier America is a leader for room air conditioner, compact refrigerator, and wine cellar sales, as well as a leading force in major appliances, compact appliances, portable electronics and HDTV sales. Haier is an Official Marketing Partner and the Official High Definition Television of the NBA. The Haier Central Air Conditioner Division (CAC) has been dedicated to producing highly efficient, environmentally-friendly Air Conditioning systems for decades. Haier CAC is currently one of the world’s largest HVAC production bases to provide cooling, heating and ventilation solution for residential, commercial and industrial applications. www.haieramerica.com