Now That It’s Colder, It’s a Great Time to Change the Air Filter in Your Heating System

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We all want to stay healthy and save some money, and changing the air filter in your home heating system can help you accomplish both, according to Charlie Seyffer, Camfil USA’s manager of marketing and technical material, who answers some frequently asked questions during a Google+ Hangout.about home heating and air conditioning filters
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Filters in home heating systems were originally used to protect the equipment and help prevent breakdowns during warranty periods, according to Seyffer. He says as time has passed and technology has improved a major benefit to home air filters is improved air quality. “The type of contaminants these filters can capture in the home are typically large. Hair, nuisance dust, these particles can clog the heating system over time,” he says.

The main benefits of regularly swapping out old dirty air filters for new, clean ones include,

• As the filter becomes more dirty it requires the fan to work harder and use more electricity, resulting in a higher power bill.
• Dirty air filters may release contaminants into your system, possibly damaging it, and into your home, degrading air quality.
• Dirty filters result in fewer air exchanges as they block airflow in your home so the air you breathe isn’t as clean or fresh.

How often filters should be changed depends on where in the country you live and how active your heating and cooling equipment is. Seyffer suggests changing filters at least once before there is heavy heating use in the fall and again before frequent air conditioning use in the summer. If you live in a particularly hot and humid part of the country, it may be wise to change filters multiple times during peak air conditioning use.

Seyffer says heated air is easier for a system to move than cooler air conditioned air. “Air conditioned air is heavier and more difficult for your fan to move through the system. Heated air is already moving and moves freely.” Given the extra effort your system requires changing air filters during frequent air conditioning use may make the system more efficient and use less power.

Bad things can happen if filters aren’t changed often enough, Seyffer warns. “If you don’t change a filter on time in a residence they can upload. As pressure builds up against the filter, the dirt is pulled through which can lead to dirty coils, dirty duct work and dirty heat exchangers.” Seyffer states that if dirty enough a heat exchanger may even start a fire.

You can learn more about how Camfil helps commercial buildings keep their air clean while controlling their electrical needs by reading about Camfil’s clean air solutions.
We provide the tools to achieve sustainability, maintain high air quality and reduce airborne particulates, all while lowering total cost of ownership. For more information, visit us online at www.camfil.us or call us toll-free at 888.599.6620.

Changing air filters in your home’s heating and AC system can save you electricity, improve air quality and protect your system, according to Camfil.

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Changing Air Filters Keeps Office Building Air Clean, HVAC’s Running Smoothly

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Regularly changing Camfil air filters in commercial buildings can help tenants as well as building owners and managers

Those in commercial office buildings are there to make a living, so they want to stay healthy so they can get their work done. Office owners and managers want to give their tenants what they want, while controlling maintenance and energy costs. A recent Google+ hangout features Charlie Seyffer, Camfil USA’s manager of marketing and technical material, who discusses how both sides can reach their goals if air filters are changed regularly—but at the proper time.

Camfil USA is a leader in air filtration systems for commercial buildings and many other industries. The air inside those buildings, if not properly filtered, could pose an even greater health risk to tenants and visitors than outside air. Changing air filters can reduce those health risks.

Three reasons why indoor air needs to be kept clean, according to the Vermont Department of Health,

• We spend up to 90% of our time indoors and those of us working in offices are in commercial buildings about half our waking hours during the week.
• Many potentially toxic materials could be in the indoor atmosphere including particles and gases from: man made building materials and furnishings, cleaning supplies, personal care products, pesticides, dust and particles from office equipment.
• To save energy modern office buildings are better insulated and sealed tighter, preventing air conditioned or heated air from escaping. With less fresh air, air quality can decline.

Depending on the circumstances the health effects of hazardous indoor air can be severe,

• Indoor air pollutants can cause or worsen allergies, infections and asthma attacks.
• Increased levels of viruses and bacteria can cause respiratory illnesses.
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) exposure can impact the lungs, brain and nervous system.

In addition to the health benefits, Seyffer says there are four main reasons to regularly change air filters in commercial buildings.

1. Energy Savings

If a filter is left in the system too long, the resistance against the air movement will cause the HVAC system’s fan to work harder, increasing power use and electric bills. “You want to change the filter at the optimum point where you get the most return on energy. A $10 pleated filter may cost $60 a year in electricity. You want that down to $40 a year,” Seyffer says.

2. Return on Investment

Try to get the most out of the filter for the cost you’re paying, but don’t go past the point where electric use increases or the filter stops working.

3. System Protection

“If a filter is left in the system too long, it can fail or collapse and unload the contaminants into the system causing a lot of expense because the HVAC system would need to be cleaned,” Seyffer warns.

4. Labor

The fewer times a filter needs to be changed, the lower the labor costs.

Even if a filter looks dirty on the outside, Seyffer says that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time for a change. The material in the filter may be able to handle contaminants for a long period.

Seyffer suggests use of a magnehelic differential pressure gauge in order to best decide when it’s time to change a filter.

• The pressure drop (the decrease in pressure between two ends of a duct or in a system caused by friction losses) in an HVAC system with a new filter normally measures about .25 on such a gauge.
• It should be changed at a reading of about .50. This would be a good way to balance getting the most from a filter without risking increased power use or leaked contaminants. The rule of thumb is when the initial pressure drop doubles, it’s time to change the filter.

You can learn more about how Camfil helps commercial buildings keep their air clean while controlling their energy needs by reading about Camfil’s clean air solutions.

The world leader in air filtration systems, Camfil provides clean air solutions for hospitals, hotels, office buildings, data centers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We provide the tools to achieve sustainability, maintain high air quality and reduce airborne particulates, all while lowering total cost of ownership. For more information, visit us online at www.camfil.us or call us toll-free at 888.599.6620.

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Camfil, the World Leader in Air Filtration is Going for the Gold in IAQ

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Working with Camfil, the Swedish Olympic Committee is countering the negative impact indoor air pollution can have on athletic performance

Olympic athletes are use to overcoming the odds and achieving great results, but when it comes to indoor air pollution – and the negative impact it can have on athletic performance – there often isn’t much they can do. Yet for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the story will be different for Sweden’s contingent of athletes. Working with Camfil – the world’s leading provider of clean air solutions – the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) is taking steps, both before and during the games, to improve indoor air quality (IAQ), and with it, perhaps, Sweden’s fortunes.

Air pollution is a particular concern in Rio, which has experienced significant air quality problems in recent years. As outdoor air pollution can all too easily seep indoors, harmful particles can find their way into athletes’ training, living, and competing venues. To keep that from happening, Camfil and the SOC are implementing a comprehensive array of initiatives, all intended to keep IAQ – and athletic performance – at optimal levels.

“The IAQ work we are doing with the Swedish Olympic team is based on ten years of discussions involving the SOC, its medical team, and Camfil,” says Anders Hedström, the Global Manager, Indoor Air Quality, at Camfil. “We have selected five IAQ ‘ambassadors’ prior to the games and will be measuring and evaluating the IAQ for their homes and training areas, and installing clean air systems and Camfil filters as needed.”

In late April 2016, a Camfil team will go to Rio to take IAQ measurements and install clean air solutions in athletes’ living quarters in the Olympic Village, as well as in the recreational areas and public relations and service center used by Sweden’s contingent. Outside the Olympic Village, in the main “Swedish Area” where the country’s sponsors will exhibit, Camfil will provide mobile air cleaning and explain and explore the outcome of IAQ tests performed before the Olympics.

Boosting IAQ has long been a priority for Camfil. The company leverages its half dozen global research centers to develop cutting-edge air filters that last longer, require less energy, and perform better than more traditionally designed products. Indeed, Camfil’s industry-leading can reduce energy usage by 20 to 40 percent, while increasing IAQ. That a true win-win proposition – both for those who buy air filters, and for those who rely on them. And for Sweden’s athletes, better air quality might just lead to another kind of win still: Olympic gold.

The world leader in air filtration systems, Camfil provides clean air solutions for hospitals, hotels, office buildings, educational institutions, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We provide the tools to achieve sustainability, maintain high air quality, and reduce airborne infections — all while lowering total cost of ownership. Camfil customers go green without ever sacrificing performance. For more information, visit us online at www.camfil.us, or call us toll-free at 888.599.6620.

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Armando Brunetti Camfil Americas Executive Vice President Delivers Keynote Address at INDA Expo

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Armando Brunetti, Executive Vice President of Camfil Americas recently delivered the keynote speech at INDA’s 24th Filtration® International Conference & Exposition.

Chicago, IL – INDA’s 24th Filtration® International Conference & Exposition was recently held in Chicago with Armando Brunetti, Executive Vice President of Camfil Americas, delivering the keynote address. The event, which highlighted major breakthroughs in the filtration industry, featured a combination of educational seminars, training, product displays, and networking opportunities for filtration professionals and other guests in attendance.

About Filtration 2015

The Filtration 2015: International Conference and Exposition took place from November 17-19. With over 1,500 people in attendance and 130 exhibitors, filtration business professionals were afforded the opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies from across the globe. In addition to Camfil Americas, the list of presenters and exhibitors included MANN+HUMMEL Innenraumfilter GmbH & Co. KG, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Nederman LLC, and DuPont Protection Technologies.

Examining Filtration Media Requirements of the Future

During his keynote address, Brunetti spoke about filtration media requirements of the future. According to INDA President Dave Rousse “the growing potential of filter media products… is valued at $15.4 billion in North American sales to end users.” Brunetti, who has spent more than three decades in the filtration industry, touched on key issues concerning his perspectives and actions in response to the realities of global business trends and those that shape the North American market, while remaining true to the core values of his company.

Other conference speakers included Steven Dulin, Application Engineer, GE Water & Process Technologies; Hyun Lim, Ph.D., Technical Fellow, DuPont, Inc.; and Fred Lybrand, President, Americas, ELMARCO, Inc.

More information about the recent conference can be found by visiting http://www.inda.org/.

About Camfil

Camfil has developed sustainable clean air solutions for more than half a century. A major focus of the company has been to provide customers with the ideal balance of clean air and energy efficiency, with minimal environmental impact.

According to the company, when it comes to matters such as HVAC costs “In the average commercial building, 50% of the energy bill is for the HVAC system and 30% of that is directly related to the air filtration, so it always pays for you to choose the best low energy air filter combination for the right filtration application.”

Camfil 5-star premium air filters have proven effective in lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for many customers over time. The company boasts several case studies that demonstrate the cost saving afforded to customers who use Camfil filtration products and services.

According to one case study, involving a U.S. Department of Energy research and development center site that was facing air quality issues, “The government lab now only buys Camfil product knowing the lab’s filters will maintain peak air quality performance and provide energy savings. Proof came after a series of tests were performed in the lab where Camfil Hi-Flo filter outperformed the Flanders Precisionaire filter with the Hi-Flo operating at 38% higher efficiency while at the same time maintaining pressure drop 10% lower than the competitor’s filter.”

More information about Camfil’s case studies can be found by visiting http://bit.ly/1SfIIsg.

For more information about Camfil, or to request a Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis for your HVAC system air filters, please visit http://bit.ly/1ObCTJS.

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Data Centers’ Growing Energy Needs Could Be Cut With Camfil Air Filters

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Camfil Filtration Systems Keep Data Centers’ Air Clean, Power Bills Under Control

Data centers house the technology that create the Internet and cloud computing. The servers, storage devices and computers in those centers run hot so air conditioning and air circulation systems are needed to cool them down and keep them clean so they can continue to operate.

Camfil, the world’s leader in commercial and industrial air filtration systems, makes filtration systems that keep data centers’ and computer facilities’ air clean and the equipment running while lowering electric bills. Camfil air filtration expert Charlie Seyffer discusses how Camfil filters help keep data centers and the Internet and cloud computing running while also reducing electrical needs in a recent Google+ hangout.

“There are data centers located across the country, over three million of them. Some of them are very small, some could fit in a closet while others take up millions of square feet,” Seyffer says.

The amount of energy to power the servers and computers as well as keep them cool and clean can be substantial. The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates,

• The country’s data centers consume the equivalent of the output of 34 500 megawatt power plants to satisfy their electrical needs.
• By 2020 data centers will need an additional 17 power plants to meet their expected energy demands.
• Data centers used 91 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2013 (twice the electricity consumed by New York City) and could use up to 139 billion kilowatt-hours by 2020, a 53% increase.

The infrastructure systems needed to keep data centers and computer facilities running normally consume at least half of the total energy consumed in data centers and server installations, according to a report by the federal Environment Protection Agency published in 2007. The agency stated that those operating the data centers are pursuing energy-efficiency improvements to these infrastructure systems, including improving airflow management.

Seyffer says Camfil filters help the owners and operators of data centers and computer facilities by,

• Keeping the interior air clean, keeping dust and dirt away from equipment that could cause them to run even hotter and less efficiently, and
• Doing so in a way that results in the air conditioning or circulation systems using less power.

“If we had the proper filter selection,” Seyffer says, “Some of these facilities could save 30% or more in energy costs. The overall savings to the industry could be $20 billion.”

You can learn more about how Camfil helps data centers and computer facilities keep their air clean while controlling their electrical needs by reading about Camfil’s clean air solutions.

The world leader in air filtration systems, Camfil provides clean air solutions for hospitals, hotels, office buildings, data centers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We provide the tools to achieve sustainability, maintain high air quality and reduce airborne particulates, all while lowering total cost of ownership. For more information, visit us online at www.camfil.us or call us toll-free at 888.599.6620.

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Using High Efficiency Air Filters, Hospital System Gains $2 Million in Savings

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Working with Camfil, New York City’s Health and Hospitals Corporation was able to maximize indoor air quality in 18 facilities — while minimizing costs

For health care facilities, one goal is paramount: to provide optimal patient care, comfort, and safety. Yet at the same time, hospitals need to keep a sharp eye on costs, particularly as expenses increase and reimbursements decrease. One area where this dual mandate – and pressure – is readily apparent is in air filtration.

Clean, healthful indoor air is essential to keeping infections at bay, but many low-cost filters actually turn out to be surprisingly expensive over time. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way.

That’s something New York City’s Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) discovered when it set out to revamp the air filtration systems at 18 facilities. Its existing filters – like many ‘low-cost air filters’ – required frequent changes, which meant added product, maintenance, and disposal costs. But working with Camfil – the world’s leading provider of clean air solutions – HHC discovered that high efficiency air filters, which typically cost more upfront, mean lower overall costs. By maintaining their peak efficiency far longer, these filters require less energy to move the air through the filter, and less frequent change-outs. Energy, replacement, installation, and disposal costs are all reduced.

Indeed, using Camfil’s innovative Life Cycle Cost (LCC) software, HHC discovered that over a five-year period, it could reduce the combined air filtration costs of its 18 facilities by almost $2 million.

The switch to Camfil filters then became an easy decision. Significant savings would quickly offset the higher price of high performance filters over the filters’ lifespan. Meanwhile, because Camfil’s cutting-edge filters maintained their peak efficiency longer than traditional filters – which degrade quickly – optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) could be achieved, as well.

Helping hospitals and other organizations that depend on optimal IAQ – from manufacturers to educational institutions – has long been at the core of Camfil’s mission. Leveraging an industry-leading network of six global research centers, Camfil has led the way in developing a new generation of ultra-efficient, sustainable air filters that not only perform better and longer than traditional designs, but are more environmentally friendly. Indeed, Camfil’s ‘5-Star’ filters can reduce energy usage –by 20 to 40 percent.

The result isn’t just a better air filter but one that wins on multiple fronts: providing more healthful air, a lower cost of ownership, and a path to a more sustainable future. The complete case study can be downloaded here.

The world leader in air filtration systems, Camfil provides clean air solutions for hospitals, hotels, office buildings, educational institutions, and pharmaceutical and biotech companies. We provide the tools to achieve sustainability, maintain high air quality, and reduce airborne infections — all while lowering total cost of ownership. Camfil customers go green without ever sacrificing performance. For more information, visit us online at www.camfil.us or call us toll-free at 888.599.6620.

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