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Mythbusting Ductwork: Addressing Common Ductwork Errors

June 28th, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Here’s a scenario: A few years ago you installed an air purification or filtration system. For one reason or another, you need to make changes to the ductwork soon. You consider consulting a professional, but wonder if you can retrofit it yourself. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! Retrofitting ductwork on your own can seem to be an easy enough project to get done without a professional. Due to the exacting nature and potential…

Air Quality Concerns: Today, We Should Take Them More Seriously Than Ever

June 1st, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Due to the events of the last few years, air quality has become an important topic to individuals and corporations. With air quality being such a concern of so many people, there are companies that have been quick to market themselves as “air quality experts” to try and take advantage of the situation. Some of these companies have the technology and experience to back up their products, services, and claims–and some do not. Since now…

Four Common Substances That Could Reduce Industrial Workplace Air Quality

April 23rd, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners, General, Welding

Air in industrial workplaces is constantly being exposed to many substances. Many of these are not necessarily harmful for workers, but depending on the type of manufacturing and craft happening in the building they can indeed be very dangerous. What are four common substances that could reduce industrial workplace air quality? Let’s take a look. 1. Welding fumes Welding in any setting can produce a wide variety of harmful fumes. These fumes can affect the…

Why Your Restaurant Needs a Pollution Control Unit

March 11th, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners, General

Depending on where your restaurant is located, you may be required to install a Pollution Control Unit (PCU), or grease exhaust scrubber, in order to meet local building codes and operate a commercial kitchen. These specially designed filtration units remove the grease, smoke and odors generated during the cooking process from the kitchen exhaust air stream, and reduce outdoor air pollution. Although PCUs are not required in all states and municipalities, many restaurant owners are…

How To Prevent The Spread Of Viruses In An Office

February 16th, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners, General

Crowded spaces, such as offices, pose a high risk for spreading germs and infection. Not only do we touch hundreds of surfaces that others also touch in an office, but pathogens can easily spread from person-to-person when we cough or sneeze into the air. To create a safe and healthy workplace for workers and clients, office building employers, owners, managers and operation specialists can take the following steps. 5 Steps to Prevent the Spread of…

Understanding HEPA Air Filtration

January 21st, 2021 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Although HEPA air filtration has been in use since World War II, the interest in and demand for HEPA air filters has grown significantly in recent months as a result of the coronavirus. To understand what HEPA air filtration is, how it works, and how it can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we spoke with Thomas Nagl, owner of Filcom Umwelttechnologie, a leading air filtration company in Austria. What is HEPA Air Filtration? HEPA…

M1600 Industrial Shop Air Cleaner

September 15th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

As we continue adapting to life amidst the current pandemic, employers and building owners face an increased need for enhanced indoor air quality. Air Quality Engineering, Inc. serves as your trusted clean air experts, and we’ve been working hard to continue delivering reliable, effective solutions in these unprecedented times. We’re proud and excited to introduce our latest innovation: the M1600 Industrial Shop Air Cleaner system. Read on to learn how this system can increase indoor…

HEPA Filtration and Today’s Indoor Air Quality Needs

August 20th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of community health and how individual actions can affect those around us. This is particularly important as businesses and educational institutions reopen. To do so safely and successfully, individuals must follow expert guidelines for reducing the risk of transmission, such as face coverings, personal hygiene, and social distancing. In addition to these personal preventative measures, leading organizations such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)…

History of the XJ-2 HEPA Air Cleaner

June 3rd, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

How a unit originally intended to control spread of an ancient infection may now be used to combat the novel COVID-19 infection pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Quality Engineering has received urgent calls from hospitals all around the country for our medical-grade XJ-2 HEPA Air Cleaner. This system was developed to create negative pressure isolation rooms for the rising number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in the late ’80s and early ’90s. As…

The Importance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

February 25th, 2020 | Posted in Air Cleaners

Earlier this month, AQE’s commercial kitchen exhaust team showcased our AUTOCLEAN® series of air cleaning systems at the annual AHR Expo. These state-of-the-art systems remove vapors, smoke, and other contaminants from the air with extreme efficiency, but why exactly does that matter for restaurant and business owners? Read on to learn about the importance of commercial kitchen ventilation. The Need for Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Cooking produces smoke, steam, and grease, which doesn’t seem like much…