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New MERV 11 Filter Sizes Available

Monday, July 13th, 2009

We’ve been busy updating the inventory at The Air Filter Store and now offer 60 sizes of 1″, 2″, and 4″ MERV 11 disposable air filters. Sizes are available in 6-packs and cost-cutting 12-packs.

Visit The Air Filter Store now to see all the new sizes.

Clean Air Increases Life Expectancy

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Another interesting report about the effects polluted air has on our lives. And how simple things we do to improve our air quality can impact our life expectancy. According to a study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine, reduction of airborne particulate matter accounted for 15% of the life expectancy increase reported.

The article also provides some suggestions to reduce the amount of airborne particulate matter you breathe in. As always, maintaining a clean air environment in your home should be high on your list.

Read the full story here.

Custom-Sized Accumulair Filters Now Available

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

The Accumulair MERV 13 furnace filter is one of our most popular models. Its very effective, offered in convenient 4 packs, and reasonably priced. And now we can say its available in custom sizes. Custom sizes are available up to 999 sq. in. To order, Just multiply the length by the width of the custom size you need and choose the selection that matches. Checkout the new custom sizes today:

Accumulair MERV 13 Custom Sizes

Heightened Cancer Risks From Air Pollution

Monday, June 29th, 2009

The EPA recently released a new study regarding heightened Cancer risks facing Americans due to toxic air pollution. The study cites that the Cancer risk from toxic air has now increased to 10 in every 1 million Americans. (The EPA considers levels above 100 in every 1 million as generally unacceptable.)

Here’s the link to the full article.

It’s all the more reason to make sure you’re doing all you can to improve the air quality in your own home.

What’s the best way to clean the air in my home?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

In a recent articles in the NY Times, the question was asked “What’s the best way to clean the air in my home?” Air researchers talk about the rule of 1000, that anything released indoors is about 1000 times more likely to be breathed in than something released outdoors. The article discusses air cleaners with a CADR certifications, air filters with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) over 10, and numerous cleaning and living tips to help provide yourself with fresher air.

Read the full article here.