ARI

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) was a trade association that developed standards for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment in North America. Its primary responsibilities included creating performance guidelines, certifying products to ensure they met these standards, and promoting industry advancements. In 2009, ARI merged with the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to form the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Today, AHRI carries on the work of ARI by ensuring that HVACR equipment complies with stringent performance and safety benchmarks, fostering reliability and energy efficiency across the industry.