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Austin Air purifiers do not remove radon gas from the air. However, radon gas does affect the airborne particles which create what are known as radon daughters. The purifiers will remove radon daughters from the air. An indoor air professional should be consulted if you believe you have radon gas in your air.
Austin researched this question extensively. They have not found that there is enough value added to the purifier or to the purifier users to justify the cost of adding such an indicator. To summarize our research: A simple timer could be used that would track the length of time the unit has been operating. A …
Air moves through the air purifier by means of a fan. The purifier has been specifically designed to utilize this fan to maximize the air velocity discharging from the unit and to minimize the energy the fan uses to pull air into the filter. This is done by use of a large open area in …
True medical grade HEPA paper, carbon, steel, a 360° intake and a directional export vent.
The purifiers use an ordinary 120 volt outlet. Maximum draw is approximately 147 watts on the high setting or 1 cent per hour, average cost.
No, varnish is not used to coat the motor winding.
No, Austin Air purifiers do not produce ozone, ions, or negative ions. Ozone is active oxygen and can be dangerous to people’s health. This is especially true for people with respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.
Depending on the fan setting used, the noise level ranges from less than 50 to 65 decibels, or from the sound of a whisper to the sound of a normal conversation.
Square footage is difficult to state because everyone’s space is different. Factors such as ceiling height, room shape, number and location of windows and doors and level of constantly incoming contaminants all have a unique effect on the amount of space that can be filtered in a given period of time.