Friedrich Electrostatic Air Cleaners are ideal for someone who...
- Has a room in need of clean air as large as 600 sq. ft., but recommended
for rooms of 465 sq. ft. or less for optimum cleaning power
- Is responsible for hotel rooms, lobbies, restaurants, employee lounges,
photo labs, sports facilities, pet shops, etc. that could use an air
cleaner
- Wants to provide allergy relief for family members, customers, and
employees - harmful particles, odors, and fumes are filtered through
a pre-filter, and then electrostatic collector plates
- Wants to effectively reduce tobacco smoke and common nuisance odors
thanks to a carbon filter
- Wants an energy efficient air cleaner - this unit uses about the same
amount of electricity as a household lightbulb
- Doesn't want an air cleaner that requires expensive filter replacements;
only the carbon filter needs to be replaced occasionally on the Friedrich
Features of Friedrich Electrostatic Air Cleaners
- Uses electrostatic and carbon filters instead of a HEPA but
has received high Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADR) from independent
AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) laboratory tests
- Indicator light feature so that you know the air cleaner is
working properly
- Safety interlock switch that shuts the air cleaner off when
the access cover is removed.
How does the Friedrich electrostatic air cleaner work?
The Friedrich uses a 4 stage process to filter the air of particles,
odors, and fumes:
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- The air cleaner pre-filter catches the larger particles as room
air is drawn through the rear grill.
- In the Ionizing section of the Electronic Cell, billions of
microscopic particles become electrically charged as they pass
through a powerful electric field.
- Collector Plates immediately attract these "charged" particles.
- Finally an activated Carbon Filter removes most common odors
and fumes as the "clean air" is circulated back into the room
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How to maintain Friedrich electrostatic
air cleaners
You keep the air cleaner operating at peak efficiency by washing
the electronic cell. You can either submerge the electronic cell in a
bathtub or other suitable container and rinse, or you can wash it in an
automatic dishwasher. These air cleaners come with one carbon filter.
Technical Specifications of Friedrich Electrostatic Air Cleaners
| Model |
Friedrich
Electrostatic Air Cleaner |
| Dimensions |
W
19" x H 15" x D 21.5" |
| Fan speed of air cleaners |
3
speeds |
| Air cleaner weight |
28
lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Shipping weight |
33 lbs (15
kg)
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| Air cleaner airflow |
Low
speed 225 CFM
Med speed 275 CFM
High speed 365 CFM |
| Input voltage |
120
volts - self-regulating power supply eliminates line voltage fluctuations |
Clean air delivery rate (high fan)
(amt. of clean air provided measured in cubic feet per minute of operation) |
Dust
325
Smoke 300
Pollen 370 |
| Air cleaner certifications |
UL
certified
AHAM certified Clean Air Delivery Rate rating |
| Air cleaner warranty |
1
year |
Reports by consumer experts on Friedrich Electrostatic Air Cleaners
- VERY GOOD
Courtesy of Allergy Buyers Club.com
Pluses:
- No doubt about it, this air cleaner is wonderfully easy to maintain.
Changing the pre-filter or odor filter is as simple as sliding a new
panel in and out of a slot.
- Gone is the expense of replacing hepa filters and pre-filters. When
electrostatic collector plates in the Friedrich are clogged you can
just put them in the dishwasher. The pre-filter can also be vacuumed
or washed in an all- purpose washing fluid and water.
- The Friedrich is very quiet indeed which is one of its biggest strengths.
Even on high speed, recommended for when smokers are around, it is pretty
quiet. On low speed you have a hard time hearing it and for most home
applications low speed is all you need.
- The Friedrich does have a carbon filter plate which is cheap and easy
to replace. It should be replaced frequently especially after being
around smoke.
- AHAM independently tested and well reviewed
- Small in size compared to most other air cleaners
Minuses:
- If you have an environment needing a lot of air cleaning, the efficiency
of the electrostatic cell will degrade pretty quickly and you may need
to give the electrostatic collector plates a weekly bath.
- When the electrostatic plates need cleaning, the machine sounds like
a bug zapper going off . Even when it doesn't need cleaning you will
hear little zapping sounds periodically.
- One of our staff who is ultra sensitive really did not like this
machine. Either the Friedrich was out gassing, or there was some small
amount of ozone being generated [a by-product in all electrostatic machines].
She complained of the smell and said she was getting a headache.
- Although the Friedrich has a carbon filter, it does not have sufficient
carbon for major VOC or heavy odor removal. The plus is that the carbon
filter is cheap. The minus is you will need to replace it often if you
are relying on it for odor removal
- We wished that this air cleaner came with casters and a handle for
easy portability
Summary:
We think a lot people will like the Friedrich even if it does look like
a giant kitty litter box. It is ultra quiet, easy to operate and cheap
to maintain. We do not see it as the machine for those with bad asthma,
really severe allergies or in environments where VOCs are a problem. Smokers
will love it, and so will those people looking for a quiet machine. We
can tell you that the people who have bought them from us do not return
them and order more of them. Is it our favorite? No, that honor belongs
to IQAir at the moment, but we cannot argue with why the Friedrich air
cleaner has its own fan club.
Warranty: 1 year
Availability: Usually ships
out in 3-5 business days.
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