Airflow1's Clogged Filter Monitor (CFM-GM) Solves Major Problem for Homeowners, Signaling Ideal Time to Replace HVAC Air Filters
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The CFM-GM from Airflow1 has the potential to trim millions in energy costs, help homeowners keep a cleaner indoor environment, and reduce the need for expensive maintenance on HVAC equipment. Airflow1 currently has a live Kickstarter campaign that will fund the final development and production of the device.
Replacing HVAC air filters is necessary to keep the mechanism running at optimal efficiency, but knowing exactly when to replace them is equally important. Unfortunately, there has never been an easy or precise way to address that question. Filters become more efficient the longer they're in place, so replacing one too soon is wasteful. Of course, there comes a point when a filter is no longer performing at all, and the HVAC unit suffers a drop in efficiency, not to mention the accumulation of dust and dirt on the components and in the indoor environment. By some estimates, inefficient HVAC units waste up to a billion dollars in electricity each month.
Seeing this problem and finding there was no straightforward way to check for clogged air filters, engineer and product developer Mike Sweaton set out to design an elegant solution that could adapt to most standard HVAC units. "My goals were to develop a product that was easy to install and see, cost effective for homeowners and, most of all, accurate. The reality is that many people change their filters on a set schedule, but that may not be ideal from a cost and resource-use perspective. Once in full production, I believe the CFM-GM will make a tremendous difference in our nation's energy usage."
The CFM-GM allows homeowners to find the "sweet spot" – the moment just before a filter clogs and loses its efficiency. The device works by sensing the differential air pressure between the front and the back of the filter. Sweaton conducted rigorous testing and research to identify the manufacturer with the most robust, accurate and reliable pressure sensors.
Prototype testing of the CFM-GM has proven that it delivers greater accuracy than any would-be competitor product. As the first of what will be a growing collection of clogged filter sensing products, the CFM-GM is designed to work with 1-inch width filters mounted in a wall or ceiling return grille, which is a relatively common size and placement. The device is also now compatible with Supermechanical's Twine, a wireless home monitoring system.
About Airflow1
Airflow1 began with a very simple question: How do you determine when it is time to change your AC air filter? Over a three-year period, this curiosity raised numerous questions that were answered in a variety of ways. The result of all this research and development is the patent pending Clogged Filter Monitor (CFM) line of products.
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