FAQs

What do CFM and CADR rates mean?

CFM stands for Cubic Feet Per Minute.   CFM measures the volume of air in cubic feet for each minute it moves.  Austin Air’s fan CFM is 400 cfm on the highest setting and 75cfm on the lowest setting. CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate.  Austin Air does not use CADR as a performance measurement …

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What are Activated Carbon and Zeolite? What are they used for?

Activated carbon is effective at removing gas molecules and odors.  Activated carbon is the most common element found in military gas masks.  The most common method of activating carbon is a two-stage steaming process, which enlarges the carbon’s surface pore size.  This in turn produces a more accessible internal surface area, allowing for greater odor …

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What is a HEGA filter?

HEGA (High Efficiency Gas Arrestance) is a term that is unique to Austin Air.  A HEGA filter is a military carbon cloth filter medium that is featured in our Allergy Machine and Bedroom Machine.

How much activated carbon and zeolite do Austin Air purifiers contain?

The HealthMate and Bedroom Machine contain over 780 cubic inches of activated carbon and zeolite, much more than the competitors.  The HealthMate Plus contains over 780 cubic inches of Activated Carbon, Potassium Iodide Impregnated Carbon and Zeolite for the removal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, benzenes, chemicals, gases and odors.

What exactly is a HEPA filter?

The HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arresting) filter was developed by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission to filter out sub-micron particles.  All true medical grade HEPA is laser-tested and must remove a minimum of 99.97% of all particulate matter greater in size 0.3 microns.  Austin Air’s HEPA filters also remove 95% of all particles larger than …

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