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Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher

February 29, 2016

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.

A look inside the surgery room at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Contractors Turn to IAQ for Smart, Safe Solutions

Various IAQ products are solving problems, both commercially and residentially

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.

Fresh-Aire UV’s Control Panel with PLC is an electromechanical, 16-by-12-by-8-inch, transparent ABS plastic control box that features a front panel hour meter that displays real-time UV lamp life.

Consumer Awareness, ASHRAE Validate UV’s Effectiveness

Multiple uses and consumer-friendly alert systems make UV as attractive as ever

Herb Woerpel

February 22, 2016

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, is an established means of disinfection and can be used to prevent the spread of certain infectious diseases. UV-C radiation kills or inactivates microbes by damaging their DNA.

UV Resources: Lamp Fixture Kit

February 15, 2016

The product delivers ultraviolet energy to destroy coil/drain pan microbial infestations and disinfect moving airstreams in hard-to-service fan coil units, package terminal air conditioner (PTAC) units, and heat pump systems.

Daikin Acquires US Filter Manufacturer Flanders

Company aims for leading position in the air filter business in the U.S. and worldwide

February 10, 2016

Daikin Industries Ltd., through its subsidiary American Air Filter Co. Inc., has announced the acquisition of U.S. air filter manufacturer Flanders Holdings LLC, Washington, North Carolina. The acquisition price is $430 million.

Afpro Filters: Air Filters

February 8, 2016

Afpro Filters’ new HQ80A10-6-A+ bag filter and compact filters — PT98-XL, CS85-A-XL, and CS98-A-XL — all meet the requirements set by Eurovent for the A+ energy label.

2016 AHR Expo – New Product

RGF Environmental Group: UV-C Lamp

January 24, 2016

RGF Environmental Group is showing its latest product for the HVAC/IAQ industry, the patent-pending BLU QR™ UV-C lamp, designed with input from contractors and featuring the company’s new quick-release replacement lamp system. The BLU-QR stick light allows for no tools lamp replacement.

Capitalizing on IAQ’s Soaring Popularity

HVAC industry poised to profit on consumers’ clean air fanfare

Nick Kostora

December 28, 2015

Those actually responsible for shaping the future of IAQ products have taken notice of the swelling public interest, and trends in the marketplace show products are becoming more interconnected and accessible to the average consumer.

Introducing and Selling the Benefits of IAQ

Contractors are finding informative and unique ways to bring IAQ to customers

Nick Kostora

December 28, 2015

While IAQ can be an integral part of an HVAC installation, not every consumer is aware how or why these products are necessary. That education must come from the contractor. And, those who present solutions through an informal, low-pressure approach seem to have the most success.

Survey Finds Broad Misperceptions About IAQ

Even among professionals, there is not a clear understanding about cost and impact of IAQ

December 28, 2015

There is quite a bit of confusion about the costs and benefits of IAQ improvement — even among building designers, engineers, managers, owners, and tenants — according to a survey by Drexel University researchers.