Types of Filtration

Ongoing exposure to indoor air contaminants and allergens, such as dust, pet dander, pollen and fumes from smoking can lead to a variety of symptoms ranging from headaches and chronic fatigue, to eye, nose and throat irritation. They can also aggravate asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments.

To help counter these problems, filtration is the solution. Venmar offers a variety of filters available with certain models.

HEPA filter 
The HEPA filter captures 99.97% of all dust and particles as small as 0.3 micron (1 human hair = 150 microns).  It can help reduce allergy symptoms, asthma, recurring colds and persistent cough.  In fact, the HEPA filter is so effective, it is used in hospital operating rooms.



Pleated filter 
This non-woven, reinforced cotton and synthetic fabric filter traps up to 72% of airborne pollutants at 1 micron, depending of the model.



Charcoal filter
This filter with a combination of durable polyester base media and standard activated carbon effectively traps odors, gases and particles with an efficiency of 90% at 10 microns.



Electronic filter
This filter's electronic field offers superior filtration by capturing 90% of particles as small as 1 micron.



Washable foam filter
The washable foam filter captures up to 25% of airborne pollutants of 1 micron and more, depending of the model.