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AstroCel HEPA Filters by AAF Flanders
High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)
AstroCel I High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are the most efficient air filters commercially av...
Easy Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Poor air quality can cause several health-related issues. To prevent these, follow some of these easy ways to improve the air quality in your home.
COVID-19 Letter from our CEO
As the coronavirus continues to spread, we have taken a proactive approach at RTF to keeping our employees safe while sustaining a consistent level...
Coronavirus and Indoor Air Quality
Over the last couple days we have received many calls and emails about indoor air quality and if replacing HVAC filters can help with the 2019-nCoV...
System specific question - non filter related
Since all homes and systems are different it's really hard for us to help answer your question without seeing your system design, layout, etc. It s...
How can a filter help allergies and asthma?
It is nearly impossible to eliminate the sources of pollen allergens and dust mites, so your best course of action in eliminating the threat of the...
How do I know what kind of filter I need?
With so many options it can be overwhelming trying to decide what filter best suites your needs. Panel (basic) filters, usually 1" fiberglass filte...
What does the dust in my home consist of?
The dust in your home is made up of pollen, plant and mold spores, pet dander, lint, bacteria and other contaminants. Regular daily activities with...
Washable vs Pleated filters
Surprisingly, expensive washable/reusable filters are similar to fiberglass filters in their inability to capture micro-particles. They can be wash...
The benefits of a clean filter
A furnace filter pulls a majority of unwanted particles from your indoor air. Such as mold spores, pet dander, household dust, smoke, pollen, dust ...
More about MERV
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, or MERV for short, is a filter rating system devised by ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration ...
How do I locate my filter?
In many cases if you have never located your heating systems filter it can be a challenge to find it. All systems are different so we will do our v...