What does a whole house charcoal filter do?
A whole house charcoal or carbon filter integrates directly into your home's HVAC system to clean the air in every room simultaneously. ECOairflow's whole-home carbon filter purifiers use Electronic Polarization Technology (EPT) with carbon filament pads to capture particles as small as 0.001 microns, removing allergens, wildfire smoke, traffic pollution, viruses, bacteria, and radon daughter progeny. They also help lower annual HVAC energy costs by up to 15% thanks to their low pressure drop design.
Is a whole house carbon filter worth it?
Yes — a whole-house carbon or electronic carbon filter delivers far greater value than portable units. ECOairflow's whole-home HVAC filters use Electronic Polarization Technology with carbon filament pads to capture particles as small as 0.001 microns throughout every room, reduce allergens, trap wildfire smoke and traffic pollution, and can lower annual HVAC energy costs by up to 15%.
What is Electronic Polarization Technology (EPT) and how does it differ from traditional carbon filters?
EPT charges carbon filament pads with a low-voltage electrical field, creating a powerful polarization effect that attracts and traps ultrafine particles as small as 0.001 microns. Unlike passive activated carbon or charcoal filters, EPT actively captures viruses, bacteria, radon daughter progeny, and ultrafine smoke particles that conventional carbon media cannot intercept.
Do ECOairflow carbon filter air purifiers produce ozone?
No. All ECOairflow electronic air purifiers are certified to UL 2998 Zero Ozone Verification by Intertek ETL, confirming ozone emissions below 0.0005 ppm (5 ppb). This exceeds ozone standards set by the EPA, FDA, NIOSH, CARB, and OSHA, making them safe for continuous use in homes, hospitals, and public spaces.
What MERV ratings are available in ECOairflow's carbon filter air purifiers?
ECOairflow offers MERV 11 (Model 1000), MERV 12 (Dynamo™ 1" E.A.C. and Model 1500), MERV 13 (Dynamo™ 2" E.A.C.), and MERV 13–16 (M-Series™ 2" Hybrid E.A.C.) configurations. This range covers residential, commercial, medical, and green building applications with options for both powered-only and hybrid powered/unpowered operation.
How often do ECOairflow carbon filter pads need to be replaced?
ECOairflow recommends replacing filter pads every 3 months under typical operating conditions. Pad changes are straightforward — open the filter frame, remove old pads, and drop in new ones. The patented one-piece pad design on the Dynamo™ series makes maintenance especially quick. Replacement pads are available directly from ECOairflow.
Can ECOairflow carbon filters be used in commercial buildings, hospitals, and LEED-certified projects?
Yes. The M-Series™ 2" Hybrid E.A.C. and Dynamo™ 2" E.A.C. are engineered for commercial and institutional environments, achieving MERV 13–16 ratings compliant with ASHRAE 62.1-2019. Both products qualify for credits under LEED, WELL Building Standard, International Living Future Institute, National Green Building Standard, and Passivehaus programs.
What size options are available, and can ECOairflow filters be customized to fit non-standard HVAC systems?
ECOairflow manufactures filters in all industry-standard sizes and also offers custom sizes to fit non-standard or legacy HVAC systems. Whether your application is residential, commercial, or geothermal, the team can provide a correctly sized filter. Contact ECOairflow directly at 1-877-347-3569 or customerservice@ecoairflow.com to request a custom size.