Editorial Policy & Affiliate Disclosure
At SageHome, we're committed to providing honest, well-researched recommendations to help you make smart decisions about your home. Here's how we do it.
The Short Version
- We earn affiliate commissions when you buy through our links—at no extra cost to you
- Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations or rankings
- We recommend products based on research, testing, and real-world performance
- Our editorial team operates independently from any business partnerships
Affiliate Disclosure
SageHome participates in affiliate programs with Amazon, Home Depot, and other retailers. When you click on product links in our reviews and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. This comes at absolutely no additional cost to you—the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or not.
These commissions help us keep SageHome free and allow us to continue creating in-depth guides, calculators, and product reviews. We're grateful for your support.
What This Means for You
- You pay the same price regardless of whether you use our links
- Using our links supports free content creation
- We clearly label affiliate links where required by law
Editorial Independence
Our recommendations are never for sale. Whether a company offers us a higher commission, sends us free products, or has no affiliate program at all—it doesn't matter. We recommend what we believe is best for our readers.
Here's how we maintain editorial independence:
- No pay-for-play: Companies cannot pay to be included in our reviews or to receive a higher ranking.
- Blind testing when possible: We evaluate products without knowing commission rates.
- We include non-affiliate options: If the best product doesn't have an affiliate program, we still recommend it.
- We call out downsides: Every product has cons, and we list them honestly.
How We Research & Test
Our review process combines hands-on testing (when possible), extensive research, expert consultation, and analysis of real customer feedback. Here's our approach:
Research Phase
- • Review manufacturer specifications
- • Analyze thousands of customer reviews
- • Consult industry experts and contractors
- • Compare warranty terms and support quality
- • Research common failure points
Evaluation Criteria
- • Performance and efficiency
- • Build quality and durability
- • Ease of installation/use
- • Value for money
- • Long-term reliability
For energy-related products, we pay special attention to real-world energy savings, not just marketing claims. We use industry-standard calculations and cross-reference with utility data where available.
Updates & Corrections
We regularly update our content to reflect:
- • New product releases and model updates
- • Price changes and new deals
- • Updated efficiency ratings or certifications
- • Changes in tax credits or rebates
- • Reader feedback and corrections
If you spot an error or have information that could improve our content, please reach out. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate and correct any verified issues promptly.
Questions?
If you have questions about our editorial policy, affiliate relationships, or anything else, we'd love to hear from you. Transparency is important to us, and we're happy to explain any aspect of how we operate.
Last updated: January 2026