Continental Fan Manufacturing (CFM) Air Purifiers Review and Numbers Analysis
Continental Fan Manufacturing (CFM) is a company out of Buffalo, NY. As their name suggests, they're primary business is fans. But they have also stepped into the air purification industry with two models: the CFM CX1000 and the CFM CS3000GS. CFM air purifiers are hybrid models that include both filtration and photo catalytic oxidation (PCO) technology. EC backward centrifugal fans manufacturer
These air cleaners cost between 13 and 39 cents per square foot of air cleaned per year. They cover between 1000 and 3000 square feet. They cost as much as $3939.70 to use over a 10 year period. These models are distinctive from each other. One uses HEPA filtration while the other is designed for commercial applications and uses a less efficient MERV filter. The MERV filter is 65-80% efficient at trapping particles between 1 and 3 microns in size. The reason they use the weaker filter is because it is designed to be placed in a ventilation system where air flow is extremely important. The more refined HEPA filters are too restrictive on air flow to be used in these applications.
Compared to other purifiers in the industry, the CFM CX1000 Is an average purifier that provides satisfactory performance at particle and gas removal. It is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive air purifier in its class. Of the two models, the CFM CX1000 is the machine of choice. It simply offers better performance.
These purifiers will give customer satisfaction and receive positive reviews because they do what they are supposed to. If the measure of a purifier is what a customer thinks about it, this is a great purchase. But if the measure of an air purifier is the best it can be, as defined by the best standards in the industry, then it needs much improvement. As a consumer, you can do better in terms of the cost benefit ratio. But if you like this system, you have not made a mistake. It is a good buy.
The company backs this air cleaner with a 2 year limited warranty, which gives some indication of its quality. It's fair to expect you will need to replace it every 5 years. The MSRP is $1132.00, meaning almost one-third of your costs are incurred when you buy the machine. Also consider that the performance level of the PCO technology is unknown. PCO kills bacteria and removes gases but overall performance is based on the surface area of the catalyst and the metals used in the catalyst. More information needs to be provided by the company to determine how this PCO technology compares to market competitors.