Friedrich Air Conditioning has roots as a longhorn furniture store opened by Ed Friedrich in San Antonio, TX in 1883. The San Antonio Museum of Art still houses some of the original furniture. Ed Friedrich developed many innovative products including store fixtures, wood billiard tables, fine-carved cabinetry, and eventually salt brine freezer cases, which were the forerunners of modern refrigeration systems.
Friedrich’s sons, George and Richard, joined the family business and helped develop a new type of mechanical refrigeration. The company also began to create food display cases to keep food fresher and more nutritious. In 1950, although Ed Friedrich had passed on, his sons continued his legacy as the company entered the field of room air conditioning, already a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment.
“We are proud of our heritage and of the reputation we have built over our 123 year history,” says Charles M. Marino, President and CEO of Friedrich Air Conditioning.
Friedrich grew substantially, building a two-story, 600,000 square-foot facility in 1971. Ed Friedrich’s dream to conserve energy by building quality products had become a reality 100 years later, and Friedrich continues that legacy by conserving energy through close attention to detail and craftsmanship.
“Friedrich introduced its first electronic air cleaner in 1990 in response to customer requests for a superior quality air cleaner. Friedrich’s engineering department capitalized on the wealth of air movement technology it had accumulated over the years perfecting air conditioning products. And, the air cleaner was designed around a highly effective electronic cell which worked in tandem with other filtering media,” says Brian Campbell, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Friedrich Air Conditioning.
Not only has the Friedrich C90B electronic air cleaner been tested and certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), but it has also achieved one of the highest Clean Air Delivery Rates (CADR) in independent laboratory tests. Additionally, the Friedrich C90B electronic air cleaner has been Energy Star qualified, demonstrating Friedrich’s commitment to protecting the environment. Friedrich received the prestigious Environment Excellence Award from the San Antonio Manufacturer’s Association and the San Antonio Water System in 2006 for its focus on protecting the environment.
Safe and effective, Friedrich air cleaners feature a three-speed fan which quickly eliminates tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, odors, and other airborne pollutants through an efficient four-step process. First, air enters through the rear grille, sending airborne contaminants to an air pre-filter which catches the larger particles. From there, the air moves to the electronic cell where billions of microscopic particles are charged as they pass through a powerful electrical field. The collector plate immediately attracts the charged particles. The activated carbon filter then removes odors and fumes as the air circulates back into the room, leaving you with fresh, clean air.
Exceptionally easy to maintain, the Friedrich air purifier’s pre-filter can be rinsed with water and the carbon filter requires replacement every three to six months, making the Friedrich air purifier effective and affordable. Ideal for any home, office, store, restaurant, hospital, hotel, or employee lounge, Friedrich C90B air cleaners are quiet and inconspicuous. In just minutes, you will notice improvements in your indoor air quality as your Friedrich electrostatic air cleaner begins removing billions of irritating microscopic particles from your home or office to provide healthy and clean air for you and your family.
“Our strategy has never been to make the cheapest products on the market. To do that we would have had to compromise our core values of commercial grade quality, durability and reliability somewhere along the way. Your business is only as good as your reputation. We are proud of the C-90B air cleaner which has been repeatedly top-rated and proven safe and effective by AHAM and leading product review publications,” adds Marino. Find the Friedrich air purifier that’s right for you and enjoy fresh, clean air today.