The Friedrich FreshAire MERV 13 filters for Kühl Window Air Conditioners were highlighted in a new Eneref Report for reinforcing student wellness during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Eneref Report focused on New York City’s Brooklyn Boys and Girls High School. The NYC Department of Education was the first major school district in the country to authorize the use of Friedrich’s MERV 13 filtration in through-the-wall window air conditioners to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
According to the Eneref Report, Friedrich’s FreshAire MERV 13 filters can reduce students’ risk of viral transmission and potentially protects students from contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Friedrich air conditioning units act as a filtration system to capture virus particles throughout the year.
Friedrich was applauded by Eneref for offering some of today’s best-performing air conditioning solutions to reduce the risk of Covid infection in schools. As explained in the Eneref Report, air conditioning equipment in classrooms plays a role in airborne transmission of viruses, and Friedrich’s MERV 13 filters are at least five times more efficient at capturing viruses than common air conditioning filters.
The Eneref Report is part of their #WellnessFriendlySchools Campaign. Eneref Institute, a leading advocate for socially responsible sustainable development, has brought together a consortium of organizations including municipalities, school building contractors, and manufacturers to highlight best-in-class systems that reduce viral transmission in classrooms.
“Friedrich’s FreshAire MERV 13 air conditioners establish a new category standard and are part of our continued long-standing commitment to innovation,” says Chuck Campbell, CEO of Friedrich Air Conditioning.