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Keep Your Clothes Dryer Operating Safety and Efficiently with These Tips

Proper installation and maintenance of clothes dryers are an important part of ensuring that the appliance performs as designed. The dryer venting materials are an important factor in dryer performance and safety. AHAM recommends the use of rigid sheet metal or corrugated semi-rigid sheet metal venting material. Never use coiled-wire foil or plastic venting material. … Continue reading "Keep Your Clothes Dryer Operating Safety and Efficiently with These Tips"

Don’t Own a Grill? No Problem! Follow these Indoor Grilling Tips!

For most, a sizzling summer usually conjures up images of backyard barbeque and flipping burgers on the grill. Unfortunately for apartment and condo dwellers, grilling outdoors is probably not an option. AHAM has assembled some quick tips courtesy of Men’s Fitness magazine for those who are limited to cooking indoors: Pick a heavy pan – … Continue reading "Don’t Own a Grill? No Problem! Follow these Indoor Grilling Tips!"

Follow These Portable Heater Safety Tips to Stay Warm and Safe

Spring may just be around the corner, but much of the U.S. and Canada is so cold that you may think you’re in Antarctica. During colder months, many of us turn to portable heaters to keep living rooms, bedrooms and even offices warm. When used properly, these heaters are perfect at warming up a cold … Continue reading "Follow These Portable Heater Safety Tips to Stay Warm and Safe"

Stay Safe and Warm by Following These Portable Heater Safety Tips

Arctic air has left the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. frozen. In fact, it’s so cold that an escaped inmate in Kentucky turned himself into police just so he could escape the cold air. Many people will be turning to portable heaters to keep their living rooms and bedrooms warm. When used properly, these heaters … Continue reading "Stay Safe and Warm by Following These Portable Heater Safety Tips"

Preventing Cooking Fires

National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2013 and this year’s theme is “Prevent Cooking Fires.?? AHAM is supporting this effort by distributing free copies of its “Recipe for Safer Cooking?? brochure to fire departments, schools and community organizations. In just four weeks, more than 100,000 brochures have been distributed. In addition to “Recipe for … Continue reading "Preventing Cooking Fires"

How Clean Is Your Kitchen?

When it comes to the kitchen, most people probably say that their countertops and dinnerware are clean. However, according to a recent article in the MinnPost which highlights a study from NSF International, a non-profit focused on public health and safety issues, we should focus on some unexpected places in our kitchens as well. According … Continue reading "How Clean Is Your Kitchen?"

New Study Finds Air Conditioning Has Reduced Premature Deaths By 80 percent Since 1960

Anyone who has experienced summer without air conditioning knows how uncomfortable it can be, and many of us have probably heard stories from our parents and grandparents about how difficult life was when few people – if anyone – had the luxury of cooled air. However, according to a new study, life before air conditioning … Continue reading "New Study Finds Air Conditioning Has Reduced Premature Deaths By 80 percent Since 1960"

Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

The holidays are fast approaching and many of us will be cooking dinner for family and friends. With all of the stress that comes with preparing large meals, even the most experienced cook can become distracted and within a blink of an eye a fire can spark. That’s what happened recently in Indianapolis when a … Continue reading "Holiday Cooking Safety Tips"

Back to School Gives Parents Opportunity to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen, Teach Cooking Safety

It’s back to school time and that means parents will begin hearing their kids’ cries of “What’s for dinner??? and “When are we eating??? as soon as they arrive home from work. With everyone in the household busy and seemingly running on separate calendars, it’s important for parents to be able to prepare dinner with … Continue reading "Back to School Gives Parents Opportunity to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen, Teach Cooking Safety"

Know when to use a Microwave or Conventional Oven: A message from the USDA’s “Cook it Safe” Campaign

Busy parents appreciate how hectic the after-five routine can be, especially when hungry mouths are staring at you and wondering when dinner will be served. Many Americans’ freezers are stocked with trusted meals sure to put a smile on any kid’s face. While the shortest distance between the freezer and the table may be the … Continue reading "Know when to use a Microwave or Conventional Oven: A message from the USDA’s “Cook it Safe” Campaign"

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