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a/c filters

Air Conditioning Filters Cover Condenser Coils

AHU  air inlet filters

Air Handling Unit Inlet Filters mount over intake opening to stop airborne debris at its point of entry.

air conditioning filter screens

Air Conditioning Filter Screens mount over air conditioner condenser coils to keep debris out of coil.

air conditioning filters

Filters that mount onto air conditioners to protect condenser coils.

air filter distributors

Air Solution and Newway Company markets its products through reseller businesses including mechanical contractors, filter distributors, mechanical service companies, building services companies, water treatment companies, etc.

Air Solution and Newway Companies

Air Solution and Newway Companies specialize in the production of Cottonwood Filter Screens for use on cooling towers, dry coolers, condenser coils, gas turbine intake openings, air cooled chillers, rooftop units, air handling units, louvers and other mechanical equipment.

air filter suppliers

Companies which provide a variety of air and / or liquid filters for resale.

air filter sustainability

Refers to a filters ability to provide optimal efficiency over time.

air handling unit air inlet filters

Filters specifically designed to mount to the intake side of an air handling unit to help protect internal air filters and indoor air quality.

air handling unit air intake screens

Filters specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on air handling units.  It mounts to the intake side of the air handling unit and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect internal air filters and indoor air quality.

air handling unit filters

Filters specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on air handling units.  It mounts to the intake side of the air handling unit and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect internal air filters and indoor air quality.

air inlet filters

Filters specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on air handling units.  It mounts to the intake side of the air handling unit and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect internal air filters and indoor air quality.

air inlet screens

Filters specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on air handling units.  It mounts to the intake side of the air handling unit and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect internal air filters and indoor air quality.

air inlets

Refers to the point on mechanical equipment where air is physically drawn into the unit.

air intake filter screens

Filter screens specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on mechanical systems and other high volume / high velocity air movement systems.  It mounts to the intake side of the mechanical equipment and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect vital components of mechanical equipment including filters, louver actuators, condenser and chiller coils, fill material as used on cooling towers, blow-down valves and heat exchangers.

air intake filters

Air intake filters specifically engineered of a special screen material that has extraordinary low impact on static pressure and is nearly invisible to the air flow on mechanical systems and other high volume / high velocity air movement systems.  It mounts to the intake side of the mechanical equipment and stops airborne debris at its point of entry.  Helps protect vital components of mechanical equipment including filters, louver actuators, condenser and chiller coils, fill material as used on cooling towers, blow-down valves and heat exchangers.

air solution company

Manufacturer of air intake filters for use  on mechanical equipment including cooling towers, air handling units, condenser coils, chiller coils, louver panels, etc.

air solution company electrostatic filters

Electrostatic filters produced by Air Solution Company.  Electrostatic filters produce an inherent static charge when air passes over the surface of the filter fiber.  This filter is produced using 100% Polypropylene fiber.  

airborne debris

Refers to the debris which is blowing in the wind and which gets drawn into the air intake openings on mechanical equipment.

bug filters

Refers to filters and screen material which are designed to help keep insects out of a space.

bug screens

Refers to mesh screen material which is designed to help keep insects out of a space.

building performance

Refers to the combination of building products and systems which when combined yield operational and energy efficiency of the structure.

building sustainability

Refers to the combination of building products and systems which when combined yield efficiency over a sustained period of time.  Buildings which are deemed as being “sustainable” will typically incorporate building material and systems geared to offer high energy efficiency.

carbon footprint

Carbon Footprint is a measure of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases emitted by a human activity or accumulated over the full life cycle of a product, structure or service.

chiller coil filters

Air intake Filter screens that mount on the outside of chiller coils and protect coils and other components from fouling caused by airborne debris.

chiller coil maintenance

Refers to routine cleaning, inspection and care of chiller coils over the life of the equipment.

chiller coil screens

Refers to filter screen material that is specifically engineered for use on chiller coils and which filters out airborne debris at its point of entry thus keeping the coils clean and operating efficiently.

chiller filters

Refers to filter screen material that is specifically engineered for use on chiller coils and which filters out airborne debris at its point of entry thus keeping the coils clean and operating efficiently.

clogged coils

Refers to the condition where airborne debris has become lodged between condenser coils as used on air cooled condenser units, air cooled chillers and evaporative condenser units such that air cannot adequately pass between the coils to assist in heat rejection.  This condition results in a significant reduction in operational efficiency and increased energy cost because the unit must run harder and longer to achieve set temperature points.  This condition is commonly the cause of compressor failure

coil cleaners

Refers to the chemicals and materials that are used to aid in cleaning condenser coils.

coil cleaning chemicals

Refers to the cleaning chemicals that are specifically used to aid in the coil cleaning process.

cooling towers

Cooling Towers are mechanical systems which operate on the principle of using the natural evaporation process to pull heat out of water which circulates through a heat exchanger that pulls heat out of a structure or process system.

cottonwood

As slang name for the poplar tree which generates seed pods and seeds that are “cottony” in nature and that are disbursed by air current.  Cottonwood trees are very common throughout North America and are mostly found in moist area and around rivers, lakes and streams. 

cottonwood air intake filters

This refers to the filter screens produced by Air Solution and Newway Companies which are specifically engineered to stop cottonwood seed produced by the Poplar tree from getting into cooling towers, air handling units, rooftop units, air cooled chillers and condenser units and intake louvers.

cottonwood filters

This refers to the filter screens produced by Air Solution and Newway Companies which are specifically engineered to stop cottonwood seed produced by the Poplar tree from getting into cooling towers, air handling units, rooftop units, air cooled chillers and condenser units and intake louvers.

cottonwood inlet filter screens

This refers to the filter screens produced by Air Solution and Newway Companies which are specifically engineered to stop cottonwood seed produced by the Poplar tree from getting into cooling towers, air handling units, rooftop units, and air cooled chillers and condenser units and intake louvers.  These filters mount to the outside of the equipment over the air inlet opening.

cottonwood on condenser coils

Refers to the build-up of cottonwood seed produced by the Poplar Tree, lodging on and between the condenser coils on mechanical cooling systems.

cottonwood screens

This refers to the filter screens produced by Air Solution and Newway Companies which are specifically engineered to stop cottonwood seed produced by the Poplar tree from getting into cooling towers, air handling units, rooftop units, and air cooled chillers and condenser units and intake louvers.  These filters mount to the outside of the equipment over the air inlet opening.

cottonwood seed

Refers to the seed produced by the Poplar Tree.

dirty air conditioners

Referrers to the fouled condition of condenser coils and internal filters on air conditioners which is caused by airborne debris getting drawn into the coils during operation.

dirty coils

Referrers to the fouled condition of condenser coils on air conditioners, condenser units, chillers, rooftop units and other air cooled condenser systems. The fouled condition is caused by airborne debris getting drawn into the coils during operation.

dirty condenser coils

Referrers to the fouled condition of condenser coils on air conditioners, condenser units, chillers, rooftop units and other air cooled condenser systems. The fouled condition is caused by airborne debris getting drawn into the coils during operation.

dirty cooling towers

Refers to the fouled condition of the internal components of a cooling tower.  This includes debris in the fill, sump, strainers and heat exchangers.

dirty filters

Refers to the fouled condition of filters when they are heavily loaded with airborne or in the case of liquid filters, waterborne debris.

dual-ply filters

Refers to filters produced by Air Solution and Newway Companies whereby filters are produced with two plys of filter mesh to provide increased levels of filtration performance.

earn leed credits

Refers to the actions that can be taken by a building owner to increase energy efficiency of building products and systems for increasing operational and energy efficiency.

easy clean filters

Refers to the ease at which air or liquid filters can be cleaned.  This includes the process of removal and the ease of the physical cleaning process.

electrostatic air filters

Filters produced using a 100% polypropylene fiber with inherent electrostatic properties which are naturally activated by air friction when air passes over the fibers of the electrostatic filter fibers.  This filter does not obtain its electrostatic properties by plugging into an electric outlet.

electrostatic air inlet filters

Filters produced using a 100% polypropylene fiber with inherent electrostatic properties which are naturally activated by air friction when air passes over the fibers of the electrostatic filter fibers.  This filter does not obtain its electrostatic properties by plugging into an electric outlet.

electrostatic condenser coil filters

Condenser Coils which are protected using electrostatic filters which are comprised of a 100% polypropylene fiber.

energy reduction

Refers to a lowering of energy use by any means including a reduction or discontinuation of electrical use.  In the context of HVAC / Mechanical systems, it refers to reduction by taking steps to optimize the operational efficiency of the equipment through regular maintenance and operation.

energy saving filter

Refers to the use of air intake filters which keep mechanical components (eg., condenser coils) clean so as to enable optimal heat rejection so equipment runs optimally efficient and uses the least amount of energy possible.

energy saving building technologies

Refers to building products and systems which are specifically designed to optimize building performance and efficiency by requiring less energy in order to deliver optimal performance.    

environmentally friendly air filters

Refers to filters that are either reusable and / or are comprised of bio-degradable material.

environmentally friendly and sustainable

Refers to development that takes present needs into account without compromising the environment throughout its life-cycle

equipment protection filters

Refers to filters that are produced for the specific purpose of significantly reducing / stopping airborne debris from fouling equipment.  Usually refers to HVAC and other mechanical equipment.

facilities maintenance

Refers to the processes and procedures that relate to maintaining physical building structures and systems that support them. 

filter mesh

Refers to the mesh which is designed for use as a filter to protect air or liquid intake systems.

filter mesh screens

Refers to the mesh which is designed for use as a filter to protect air or liquid intake systems.

go green

Is a slogan which advocates the use of products and systems which drive and support energy efficiency.

green air filter screens

Refers to filter screens which are environmentally friendly.

green air filters

Refers to filter which are environmentally friendly.

green building

Refers to the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and materials.

green building equipment

Refers to the equipment and systems which support the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and materials.

green hvac equipment

Refers to HVAC and other mechanical equipment which is designed with human health and the environment in mind while optimizing operational and energy efficiency.

hail damage

Refers to the damage caused by a hail storm.  When referring to HVAC / Mechanical systems this most often effects air cooled condensers and chiller systems.

hail guards

Refers to cottonwood filters screens combined with a patented galvanized framing system which moves the back of the filters away from the vertical face of a condenser coil so as to isolate the hail impact point away from the condenser coil.  Use of hail guards as produced by the Air Solution and Newway Companies provide dual coil protection against both airborne debris (eg, cottonwood seed, insects, lint, leaves, paper & wrappers, grass & seeds and other airborne matter) and from the occasional hail storm.

hail protection

Refers to cottonwood filters screens combined with a patented galvanized framing system which moves the back of the filters away from the vertical face of a condenser coil so as to isolate the hail impact point away from the condenser coil.  Use of hail guards as produced by the Air Solution and Newway Companies provide dual coil protection against both airborne debris (eg, cottonwood seed, insects, lint, leaves, paper & wrappers, grass & seeds and other airborne matter) and from the occasional hail storm.

hvac and cooling tower efficiency

Refers to the level of operational and energy efficiency generated by HVAC and Cooling Tower systems.  Is generally measured in terms of heating and/or cooling output relative to the amount of energy required to produce the output.

hvac bug screens

HVAC compatible screen material which offers low impact on air flow and static pressure while preventing the entry of insects into the HVAC system.

hvac equipment protection filters

Refers to filters both internal filters and external air intake filters which are designed to protect HVAC equipment from airborne debris entering the system.

hvac filter

Filters – both internal (eg., pleated, heap, bag, etc.) and external (eg., cottonwood filter screens, also referred to as inlet filters) used to filter air entering into HVAC systems. 

hvac filter manufacturers

Refer to companies that produce filters including cooling tower inlet filters, cottonwood filter screens, condenser coil filters, rooftop unit filters, louver filters, etc.

hvac filter screens

Refer to screens that are used for filters

Such as cottonwood filter screens

hvac filter suppliers

Refer to companies who either source filters or produce filters for resale.  Air Solution Company and Newway Company are examples of companies that produce cottonwood filter screens (for rooftop units, cooling towers, air handling units, louver filters, air handling unit filters etc.) to a network of resellers for resale to the end customers.

hvac maintenance

Refer to the care and maintenance of heating, ventilation and cooling equipment.

hvac maintenance reduction

Refers to the use of technologies that help preserve the operational efficiency of  HVAC and cooling tower equipment while at the same time reduces the amount, time and effort required for maintaining it

hvac wind guards

Windguards are a product produced by Air Solution Company and The Newway Company.  Windguards are designed to go over the face of the outercondenser coils on two circuit units for purposes of preventing air movement through the coil during low ambient operation.  Fridgid air movement through the coil during low ambient start-up commonly causes the compressor to stall since the compressor is unable to retain enough heat for start-up.  It takes as little as a 5mph frigid wind through a condenser coil to prevent compressor start-up.   Although the wind guards prevent frigid air from moving through the coil, the low ambient temperature in combination with the air movement up through the bottom or inner coil off-sets the air movement through the outer coil to provide good heat rejection.    When ambient temperatures become warm enough so as not to impede compressor start-up, wind guards can be removed for the season.

inlet filter screens

Same as “intake filters screens”  Refers to the use of screening material that is engineered specifically for use with HVAC systems to provide filtration of incoming air to prevent fouling of  condenser coils, pleated filters on air handling units and other internal components.

inlet filters

Same as “intake filters screens”  Refers to the use of screening material that is engineered specifically for use with HVAC systems to provide filtration of incoming air to prevent fouling of  condenser coils, pleated filters on air handling units and other internal components.

inlet screens

Same as “intake filters screens”  Refers to the use of screening material that is engineered specifically for use with HVAC systems to provide filtration of incoming air to prevent fouling of  condenser coils, pleated filters on air handling units and other internal components.

intake air filters

Same as “inlet filters screens”  Refers to the use of screening material that is engineered specifically for use with HVAC systems to provide filtration of incoming air to prevent fouling of  condenser coils, pleated filters on air handling units and other internal components.

intake filter screens

Refers to the use of screening material that is engineered specifically for use with HVAC systems to provide filtration of incoming air to prevent fouling of  condenser coils, pleated filters on air handling units and other internal components.

leed (eb)

Refers to the guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)  for equipping “existing buildings” with energy efficient and ecologically friendly building products, systems and procedures.

leed (nc)

Refers to the guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council  (USGBC) for equipping “New Construction” with energy efficient and ecologically friendly building products, systems and procedures.

leed certification

A certification program governed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  Based on credit attainment, building owners can earn various certification levels which help to support building value and earning potential from occupants.  Levels of certification are Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum.

leed certification credits

Refer to the individual credit points which can be earned by using energy efficient and ecologically friendly building products, systems and procedures. 

leed credits

Refer to the individual credit points which can be earned by using energy efficient and ecologically friendly building products, systems and procedures. 

legionnaires disease

Legionnaire disease: A disease due to the bacteria Legionella pneumophila found in plumbing, shower heads and water-storage tanks. Outbreaks of Legionella pneumonia are also attributed to evaporative condensers and cooling towers. The bacteria thrive in the mist sprayed from air-conditioning ducts and so it can infest an entire building or airplane. Travelers are especially vulnerable in the closed space within a plane.

Home hot water pipes have also been found to be a common source of the disease. The bacteria flourish at temperatures between 90 and 105 degrees and so can grow in the slimy gunk lining residential hot water pipes. People contract the bacteria by inhaling water mist created by cooling towers or evaporative condensers and even while showering or drinking from a contaminated source .

Legionnaire disease can cause pneumonia associated and a collapse of the respiratory function. It can be an overwhelming and sometimes fatal illness.

The disease was first identified following a 1976 convention of the American Legion in some of the Legionnaires who had attended the convention. It was therefore named Legionnaire disease.

louver filters

Refers to the use of cottonwood filter screens over the intake or inlet opening of a louver.

louver screens

Refers to the use of cottonwood filter screens over the intake or inlet opening of a louver.

low ambient chiller operation

Refers to the operation of a chiller in frigid ambient temperatures.

mesh filter screens

Refers to mesh screening that has been engineered for use as a filter to stop airborne or waterborne matter from entering a mechanical system.  This mesh is distinguished by enabling air or water movement with very little resistance so as not to impede equipment function or operational efficiency.

permanent  inlet filters

Refer to the use of reusable inlet filters / screens.  Permanent filters typically mount to the outside of HVAC and cooling tower systems and are reusable. Permanent filters are easily cleaned using a broom, brush, shop vacuum or water.  Inlet filters produced by Air Solution and Newway Company are good examples of a permanent inlet filter.

prevent condenser coil fouling

Refers to maintenance technologies and or practices employed to prevent fouling of condenser coils so they will reject heat efficiently.  Use of cottonwood filter screens produced by the Newway and Air Solution Company is an example of  a technology that helps prevent condenser coil failure.

preventative hvac maintenance

Refers to the routine maintenance practices and procedures that are deployed for purposes of preventing failure of hvac equipment.

randy simmons

Randy Simmons is Vice President and a Principle of the Newway Company; a manufacturer of cottonwood filter screens for use on mechanical equipment.  Randy is also a recognized author of articles and case studies related to the care and maintenance of mechanical systems.  Randy’s articles appear in various trade journals and magazines which serve the HVAC , Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering Community.

reduce carbon footprint

Refers to reducing energy consumption which contributes harmful emissions into the environment.

The Newway Company

Newway Company (dba Air Solution Copmpany) is a Michigan based company that specializes in the development and production of cottonwood filters screens (also known as inlet filters or inlet screens) for use on cooling towers, dry coolers, condenser coils, gas turbine intake openings, air cooled chillers, rooftop units, air handling units, louvers and other mechanical equipment. Newway Company products are specifically engineered to protect mechanical systems from becoming fouled due to airborne debris.

washable air filters

Refer to reusable filters that are periodically cleaned in order to rejuvenate the efficiency of the filter.

washable air inlet filters

Refer to reusable filters that are periodically cleaned in order to rejuvenate the efficiency of the filter.