Question: What's a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)
What is a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) and how does it apply to air cleaners? Who certifies these products and why is a good CADR rating important?
Answer: A CADR or Clean Air Delivery Rating is a rating or seal provided by The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) which is an organization that verifies lab tests and certifies home appliances including refrigerators, humidifiers, air cleaners and air conditioners that have been tested. Once tested, products are given a certification seal that makes it easier for consumers to compare the efficiency of air quality products.
The CADR seal of an appliance is usually shown on the product packaging and it includes three numbers, one for tobacco smoke, one for pollen and one for dust. The higher the rating for each - the better. The higher the number - the faster the appliance filters the air.
For best efficiency, AHAM recommends you choose a unit that has a cigarette smoke CADR of at least two-thirds of your room area. Learn more about AHAM's CADR rating and how it applies to air cleaners in AHAM and CADR Certification
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The CADR seal of an appliance is usually shown on the product packaging and it includes three numbers, one for tobacco smoke, one for pollen and one for dust. The higher the rating for each - the better. The higher the number - the faster the appliance filters the air.
For best efficiency, AHAM recommends you choose a unit that has a cigarette smoke CADR of at least two-thirds of your room area. Learn more about AHAM's CADR rating and how it applies to air cleaners in AHAM and CADR Certification
Read More About Air Quality Products :
Air Cleaner Buying Tips
The Benefits of Changing Appliance Filters
About Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers
Pros & Cons of Extended Warranties
Does an Air Cleaner Eliminate Dusting?
Go to Main Air Cleaner Page
Go to Home Page
