There is a good chance of you’ve come across the AHRI directory. Maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming a member of the AHRI but have no idea. Fret not since you’re not alone. Actually, a good number of people don’t understand what AHRI entails, and why it is essential in the first place.
If this happens to be you, then we are here to help clear some of the doubts in your mind. AHRI is among the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, water heating, ventilation, air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and water heater manufacturers within the global HVACR and water heating industry.
AHRI’s close to 300 member companies account for more than 90% of the residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment manufactured and sold. You might wonder about the essence of becoming anAHRI member.
Well, AHRI members get discounts on the licensing fee to participate in AHRI’s world-class certification program. AHRI’s globally recognized and industry respected certification programs helps you, as equipment and component manufacturers, sell more products, win bid, differentiate yourselves from competitors, and comply with government requirements.
It doesn’t end at that since AHRI and its committees serve as a forum for the development of technical performance standards for industry equipment. Actually, AHRI standards establish rating criteria and procedures for measuring and certifying HVACR manufacturer’s efficiency and performance claims for their equipment.
Both AHRI members and non-members are eligible to partake in the development of AHRI standards. Remember, the AHRI standards process is accredited by both ANSI and SCC. And as such, AHRI is able to develop and approve national standards. AHRIis also active on several ISO committees in order to influence the content of International standards related to HVACR.
The above are merely some of the most notable benefits accompanying AHRI membership. Of course, there is more to becoming an AHRI member than what is merely included in this simple guide. That is why you should spend some time doing your homework before you finally make this all-important decision.
