Energy Recovery Ventilators Improve Indoor Air Quality

Source 1, the aftermarket arm of Johnson Controls’ residential hvac brands, introduces a new line of energy recovery ventilators (ERV). German-engineered with high-performance, reliable, maintenance-free motors, the ERVs feature the Insert Slide and Fix (ISF) collar system, which is quick and easy to install. For more information: Visit: www.source1parts.com.

Filter Protects Air Conditioners

Permatron Corp.’s PreVent wrap-around air-conditioner filter is designed to protect central air conditioning air-intake louvers/fins from debris that clogs fin surfaces, insulates coils, and decreases equipment efficiency. The UV-protected, washable 3-D electrostatic polypropylene filter has a flexible vinyl edge that attaches to the unit by bungee hook cords to any size AC unit. For more information: Visit www.permatron.com.

Ceiling-Insert ERV Fan Introduced

Panasonic Home & Environment Co. announces WhisperComfort, a new spot energy recovery ventilator (ERV), and the first ceiling-insert ERV in the United States. The ERV exhausts stale air from inside the home and replaces it with fresh air from outdoors, providing an affordable way to efficiently meet spot or whole-house ventilation requirements. For more information: visit www.panasonic.com/ventfans.

New High Wind/Hurricane Fans Introduced

Greenheck has introduced a new line of high-wind and hurricane exhaust fans tested and certified to withstand winds up to 150 mph with no tie-downs to the roof. Models H-G (direct drive) and H-GB (belt drive) are for general exhaust, and Models H-CUE (direct drive) and H-CUBE (belt drive) are for restaurants. For more information: Visit www.greenheck.com.

New Media for Rigid Filter Applications Introduced

Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products introduces Kimberly Clark Filtration Media, a family of synthetic media for 65% to 95% efficient rigid filter products, including aluminum separator filters, minipleat filters, and v-bank filters. The new media offers lower pressure drop and higher durability than conventional glass media. For more information: Visit www.kcfiltration.com.

Filter Supports LEED Standards

Purolator, a Clarcor Co., announces the Dominator 4-in. and 12-in. High-Efficiency Rigid Cell Extended Surface Filter, a MERV 15 (minimum efficiency reporting value) product with extremely low initial resistance characteristics. MERV 15 exceeds the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard and is hospital compliant. For more information: Visit www.purolatorair.com and click the “Distributor Locator” button.

Filter Meets Hospital Standard

Airguard, a Clarcor Co., announces the release of the Legacy 4” and 12” High-Efficiency Rigid Cell Extended Surface Filter, a MERV 15 (minimum efficiency reporting value) product with extremely low initial resistance characteristics. MERV 15 is hospital compliant. For more information: Visit www.airguard.com and click the “Distributor Locator” button.

Ozone-free Residential IAQ Products Introduced

Lennox Industries introduces the industry’s first comprehensive line of residential indoor air quality (IAQ) products that do not produce ground-level ozone. Available products include air-purification systems; media air cleaners, high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters, ultraviolet germicidal lights, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and heat- and energy-recovery ventilators. For more information: Visit www.lennoxinternational.com.

Combination Filter Removes Gases

Purafil Inc. introduces the Purafilter—OA (Outside Air), a combination particulate and chemical filter. The unit contains Purafil’s Triple-Blend Makeup Air Media to remove gases such as nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, ozone, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It is the only chemical filter capable of meeting ASHRAE’s 62.1 IAQ Procedure to allow for energy savings. For more information: Visit www.purafil.com.