The Dust Free® Active Air Purifier is a professional-grade, duct-mounted system that cleans your entire home’s air. Using a combination of UV-C light, photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), and ionization, it actively breaks down volatile chemicals and inactivates airborne pathogens while also charging dust and pollen so they fall out of the air. Independent lab tests show the Active system can inactivate over 90% of airborne viruses (tested with MS-2, a tough viral surrogate) and significant amounts of bacteria. In short, Dust Free’s advanced technology provides safer, fresher indoor air throughout your home.
How Dust Free Active Works
The Dust Free Active purifiers are installed in your HVAC return duct. Once powered on, the unit’s ionizing brush emits charged particles that latch onto dust, dander, and smoke, making these particles heavy so they drop onto surfaces or into your HVAC filter. At the same time, the system’s **UV-C lamp illuminates a titanium-dioxide-coated chamber, generating reactive oxidizers. This **photocatalytic oxidation (PCO)** process breaks down VOCs, odors, and germs at the molecular level. Essentially, contaminants captured by ionization and those exposed to UV/PCO are neutralized, resulting in dramatically cleaner air.
Safe, Ozone-Free Operation
Unlike some older “ionizer” units, Dust Free Active is certified ozone-free. It meets the strict UL-2998 standard and California CARB requirements, emitting virtually no ozone. The system’s low-voltage design (24V input with surge protection) ensures safe operation. Because it uses germicidal UV light, you also get passive disinfection of HVAC coils and surrounding air. All materials are rated for HVAC use, and a built-in safety switch keeps the unit off whenever it’s removed or being serviced.
Proven Lab Results
- 99% SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) inactivation– achieved on Dust Free multi-lamp UV-C platforms in independent testing.
- 90% virus inactivation (MS-2 bacteriophage) – single-pass airborne testing with Dust Free Active unit.
- 65% bacterial kill (Staph. epidermidis) – airborne inactivation with Dust Free compact unit.
These results confirm that Dust Free’s UV/ion approach significantly reduces pathogens and allergens in air and on surfaces.
Whole-Home Coverage
The Dust Free Active ties into your existing HVAC blower. When your system runs, treated air circulates through all vents. Unlike a single-room purifier, this provides continuous whole-house purification. The unit is compact (7″×7″×9.5″ for the 6″ model) and designed for simple professional installation. (Champion’s certified HVAC technicians can install it in any standard return duct.) Maintenance is minimal: replace the UV-C lamp every 2 years (18,000-hour rated life) and the ionizing module as needed; there are no filters to change.
Why Install Dust Free Active?
- Enhanced Filtration: Augments your existing HVAC filter, helping capture more dust and allergens (ionization boosts MERV filter performance).
- Odor and VOC Reduction: PCO breaks down cooking, pet, and chemical odors at the source.
- Healthier Air: Continuously inactivates germs and mold spores in air and on coils, which can lower illness risk and allergies.
- Safe Operation: 100% ozone-free, CARB compliant, and completely sealed within ductwork.
- Continuous Performance: Works nonstop when the HVAC runs, unlike one-time deodorizers or portable units.
By choosing the Dust Free® Active purifier, you ensure cleaner air 24/7 for your family. For installation in Austin homes, call Champion Cooling, Heating & Plumbing at (512) 575-4377 or contact us online. Our certified technicians will integrate this advanced air purifier into your HVAC, providing expert service and same-day support if needed.
