Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) is a measure of the amount of contaminant-free air delivered by the
room air cleaner. The ENERGY STAR specification requires that manufacturers measure CADR according
to AHAM/ANSI AC-1-2002, a test procedure developed by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
(AHAM), and recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For more information
about CADR please visit : www.cadr.org
When considering the purchase of an ENERGY STAR qualified room air cleaner, the comparison should not solely be based on CADR. The CADR of a specific air cleaner model is affected by a number of factors included the size of the model; larger units often have higher CADRs. For more information on the appropriate sized room air cleaner for your application please refer to individual manufacturers' web sites or ask your retailer.
When considering the purchase of an ENERGY STAR qualified room air cleaner, the comparison should not solely be based on CADR. The CADR of a specific air cleaner model is affected by a number of factors included the size of the model; larger units often have higher CADRs. For more information on the appropriate sized room air cleaner for your application please refer to individual manufacturers' web sites or ask your retailer.