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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