HVAC Equipment

Fresh Air Systems

Fresh air systems introduce filtered, conditioned outdoor air into a building independently of the main cooling system, maintaining indoor air quality without overloading room-level AC units with ventilation duty. Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) and dehumidification units are used where occupancy, code requirements or humidity control call for controlled fresh air separate from space cooling.

Key Features

Dedicated Outdoor Air Handling

Conditions and filters fresh air before introducing it to the space.

Dehumidification Capability

Controls humidity independently of temperature, protecting sensitive stock and equipment.

Energy Recovery Options

Recovers heat/coolth from extract air to precondition incoming fresh air.

Filtration Stages

Multi-stage filtration improves indoor air quality beyond basic ventilation.

Demand-Controlled Operation

CO2 sensing can modulate fresh air rate to actual occupancy.

Benefits

  • Keeps ventilation and humidity control separate from space temperature control
  • Protects humidity-sensitive stock, archives and process areas
  • Improves indoor air quality beyond what standard AC recirculation provides
  • Energy recovery reduces the cost penalty of bringing in outdoor air

Typical Applications

  • Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical & Laboratory Spaces
  • Archive & Server Rooms
  • Industrial Process Areas
  • Warehousing (humidity-sensitive stock)

Available Capacities

  • 350–1,000 m³/hr (small commercial DOAS)
  • 1,000–5,000 m³/hr (mid-size building)
  • 5,000+ m³/hr (large facility / industrial)

Optional Accessories

  • Energy recovery wheel/plate exchanger
  • CO2 demand-control sensors
  • Additional filtration stages (HEPA, carbon)
  • Humidity sensors and dehumidification controls

Brands We Supply

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Installation Options

  • Ductwork routed to distribute fresh air to occupied zones
  • Outdoor intake positioned away from exhaust and contamination sources
  • Integration with existing AC/BMS controls where required
  • Commissioning with airflow and humidity verification

Pairing fresh air supply with kitchen extraction? See our kitchen extraction & ventilation guide.

Preventive Maintenance

  • Filter replacement every 1–3 months depending on air quality
  • Energy recovery core cleaning every 6–12 months
  • Fan and motor inspection every 6 months
  • Humidity sensor calibration annually

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty of 1–2 years on unit and controls; Frosten workmanship warranty on ductwork and installation.

Industries Served

  • Healthcare
  • Data Centres & Offices
  • Food Processing
  • Industrial & Manufacturing

Why Choose Frosten

Professional Installation

100% in-house delivery, no subcontractors, from design through commissioning.

Preventive Maintenance

Documented maintenance plans sized to your equipment and site.

Genuine Spare Parts

Parts sourced through authorised brand channels, not grey-market substitutes.

Qualified Technicians

Trained, accountable in-house engineers, the same team from survey to aftercare.

Fast Response

24/7 breakdown response across our service footprint.

Warranty Support

Manufacturer warranty backed by Frosten's own workmanship guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not just let the AC system handle fresh air?

Standard AC units are sized for sensible cooling, not for efficiently conditioning and dehumidifying outdoor air; a dedicated fresh air system handles that load separately, keeping both systems running efficiently at what they're designed for.

Do I need dehumidification if I already have air conditioning?

Not always, but in humidity-sensitive spaces like archives, labs or certain industrial processes, standard AC alone often can't hold the required humidity range, which is where a dedicated system is worth considering.

Interested in Fresh Air Systems? Get a free quotation.