FAQ About Austin Air
What contaminants will Austin Air cleaners remove from the air?
Austin Air cleaners remove a wide range of particles, sub-micron particles, chemicals, gases, micro-organisms, and odors, like dust, mold, pollen, tobacco smoke, chemical vapors, viruses, and bacteria.
How do I know Austin Air is really the best?
Austin Air has been extensively tested by some of the world’s most respected testing labs like Battelle Laboratories and the U.S. Army Corpse of Engineers for things like flow rate, flow design, removal of vapors, gases, and sub-micron particles. As a result, Austin Air was chosen by the U.S. Government to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners in American history and chosen by FEMA and The Red Cross to address the serious air quality concerns in post-9/11 New York. When clean air is critical and life depends on it, Austin Air is the #1 choice.
What kind of filter does Austin Air use?
Austin Air cleaners use a 4-stage filter containing only the best proven filter mediums. In every Austin Air cleaner, you’ll find medical grade HEPA and Activated Carbon addressing the most serious household airborne contaminants. Austin Air uses only the trusted technology used in hospitals and operating rooms.
Do Austin Air cleaners produce any dangerous by-products?
Unlike air cleaners that use electrostatic-presipitation or ionic generation, the Austin Air cleaners do not emit any dangerous by-products such as toxic ozone. Austin Air produces nothing but clean air.
Is it complicated to operate?
Austin Air cleaners are extremely easy to operate, each featuring a 3-speed centrifugal fan, offering low, medium, and high speed settings.
How do I maintain my Austin Air cleaner?
Austin Air cleaners are extremely low maintenance, only requiring you to occassionally vacuum the four sides of the cleaner to remove large dust particles. Austin Air filters are designed to last up to 5 years under normal residential use, so you won’t be bothered with frequent and expensive filter replacements.
How much electricity do Austin Air cleaners consume?
Austin Air cleaners will cost less than a penny (0.7 cents) an hour on average. The maximum draw is 135 watts on the highest setting, and uses an ordinary 120 volt outlet.
How much space do Austin Air cleaners effectively clean?
The standard size unti will clean approximately 1500 sqare feet in about 15-20 minutes. The junior unit will clean up to 700 square feet in approximately 30-40 minutes. (All estimates assume 8-foot ceilings with the door closed.)
Where should I place my Austin Air cleaner for maximum effectiveness?
We recommend your Austin Air cleaner be placed in your bedroom so that as you sleep, your body can regenerate without your immune system having to deal with the added airborne impurities in your bedroom, giving your body a chance to completely repair itself. And since the average person spends about 30% of their time in their bedroom, it just makes sense that you make it the cleanest air possible.
How should my Austin Air cleaner be positioned in a room?
To ensure maximum efficiency and performance, your Austin Air cleaner should be placed at least 4 inches from the wall, allowing air to be freely drawn in from all sides.
Can Austin Air cleaners be left on all the time?
Yes, Austin Air cleaners were designed and built for continuous use. In fact, Austin Air encourages its customers to leave their air cleaners on all the time to ensure the healthiest living environment possible.
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