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Air filtration, what’s real and what’s not
You can’t see viruses and you can’t see allergens, in fact you can’t see most air pollutants. So when you buy an air purifier, you need to be 100% confident that any harmful pollutants will be removed from your home....
More of your questions answered
A few weeks ago we posted part one of our FAQ’s. This week, we’re posting part two. And if you still have a question, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re only a phone call, email or message away....
Wildfire smoke doesn’t just disappear
This year’s wildfire season has been one of the worst on record, and sadly it’s not over yet. A combination of climate change and the arrival of Covid-19 has left some parts of the country extremely vulnerable. Death toll from...
Got a question? We’re here to help!
We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have. Whether you’re new to Austin Air or you’ve been with us for 30 years. So this week, we decided to put some of your questions into one place! Here’s a...
HEPA is a term that’s used a lot right now. Demand for HEPA is extremely high, which is no surprise considering it can filter viruses, including Covid-19. HEPA can also remove the smallest particles found in wildfire smoke. In today’s...
Asthma concerns? Create a safe environment in your home
For parents with asthmatic children, September can be a particularly challenging time. Fall allergies, combined with the start of the school year, leads to a significant spike in asthma attacks and the number of children admitted to hospitals. So this...
For many parts of the country, wildfire season is well under way. So we’re asking the questions, what exactly is smoke? How is it made? What’s in it? Why do some fires produce more smoke than others? And what are...
Air pollution plays a direct role in the spread of COVID-19
We talked recently about an Italian study finding evidence to suggest Covid-19 can travel through the air, hitching a ride on pollution particles. Now a team from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, have taken this theory one stage further. They...
As children head back to school amid Covid fears, it’s a stressful time for the whole family. And for families with asthmatic children, there is the added worry of the ‘September Asthma Spike’ to deal with too. According to the...