- Filtrete Filters May Provide Energy Efficiency and a Cleaner Indoor Environment -

Leading residential air filter brand, Filtrete, now brings all of the attributes homeowners have come to trust to the commercial air filter market. 3M has introduced a line of Filtrete filters for commercial buildings.

Filtrete Commercial HVAC Filters may offer a marked return on investment by reducing energy, maintenance and lifecycle costs associated with traditional ventilation systems. Lifecycle costs may be reduced due to the filters’ low airflow resistance, which may result in fan energy savings. 3M Technologies have also enabled extended service life, requiring fewer filter changeouts on an annual basis. Filtrete Commercial High Performance HVAC Filters with integral seals may help reduce air bypass. This may reduce particle deposits and cleaning costs for HVAC coils, ducts, and occupied spaces. The potential savings are significant and major capital investments are not required to begin using Filtrete filters.

“3M has expanded its line of Filtrete Commercial HVAC Filters, and customer demonstrations show that the filters are helping building owners save energy and reduce costs,” states Steve Hendrick, global business manager with 3M Commercial Filtration. “3M has filters to fit the needs of a variety of commercial HVAC systems including central HVAC systems, rooftop units, vertical fan coil units and PTAC units.”

Use of Filtrete filters may also earn points toward LEED certification. Hendrick expects that this will make Filtrete filters an ideal resource for architects, engineers, specifiers and contractors who are involved in designing sustainable architecture, especially projects in the healthcare and education industries where good indoor air quality is of great importance.

A study sponsored by ASHRAE shows that if schools improve indoor air quality, students could perform as much as 10 to 20 percent better. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency notes that most Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, with much of that time spent in an office environment. Health, attendance, comfort and productivity of building occupants can all be affected by poor indoor air quality.

For more information on Filtrete Commercial HVAC Filters, please call 1-800-648-3550.

About 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $23 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries.

3M Public Relations and Corporate CommunicationsColleen Horn Harris, 651-733-1566http://www.3m.com/PressContactorLaBrecheMaryna Polyakova, 612-392-7618mpolyakova@labrechereputations.com