Q. I lost power to my home during a storm. Should I worry about the Electronic Air Cleaner
?
A. The most common problem associated with power outages is the Electronic Air
Cleaner will not turn on properly after power is restored. If the Green INPUT POWER
indicating light is illuminated, and the Red CELL ENERGIZED indicating light is
illuminated while the HVAC system blower is operating, the unit is operating properly.
To reset the Electronic Air Cleaner, turn the HVAC system blower OFF, turn air cleaner
OFF, wait one minute, turn air cleaner ON, and then turn HVAC system blower ON. If
the Red and Green lights do NOT come on while the HVAC system blower is in
operation, after a storm, the power supply in the Electronic Air Cleaner may be short
circuited. Contact your local HVAC contractor for further assistance.
Q. My installer told me to keep my HVAC system blower running all the time, but I don’t
want to increase my power bill. What should I do?
A. It is recommended that you keep your HVAC system blower operating all the time to
achieve the maximum air cleaning efficiency of the Electronic Air Cleaner. This will
allow the Electronic Air Cleaner to do what it is designed to do, which is clean the air.
Remember that if the air does not reach the air cleaner, it cannot be cleaned. On
average, your Electronic Air Cleaner will use the same amount of electricity as a 55W
light bulb. The energy usage of the HVAC system blower will depend on the age and
size of your system, energy costs in your regional location and other variables.
The best solution is to operate the HVAC system blower in a continuous mode for a
month or two, estimate annual energy costs, and base your final decision with what you
feel most comfortable.
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