FilterWatch: Low Cost - Easy to Use - Air Filter Monitor

A project in Phoenix, AZ by John Pollock
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The ultimate HVAC air filter monitor that alerts you when your filter is dirty!
Backers: 261
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $9,741 of $32,000
Dates: Jun 17th -> Aug 6th (50 days)
Project By: John Pollock
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250 backers!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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A final addition to our rewards!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Mike and I didn't have to think to hard for this one. It's something we considered early early on when we were wondering what audience we wanted to target and was that the audience that uses Kickstarter.  For just $15, you DIYers can create your own... (Read More)

Bluetooth 4.0 Support

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This version will be for those of you who like to use your mobile phone or tablet to 'watch' or control your home automation while you are in your house as Bluetooth has a range of around 150' not including obstructions. We will include a free... (Read More)

New Marketing Direction

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Nobody should need to INCREASE

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Simplify Things here

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Home Automation Support

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, we'd like to that all of our current backers and let you know that the version of FilterWatch that you have supported will be automatically upgraded to the Wireless version that we have added. But we will communicate with you if/when we have... (Read More)

Additions On the Way!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Anemometer to Study Airflow Video

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the support. I am positing a short video here to show you all a little of how the anemometer option works for us. In the video, I just keep adding restriction to the input of our little HVAC simulator. Keep an eye on the speed of the... (Read More)

Every Little Bit Counts

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Almost at 100 backers! Many thanks for the support. We are headed into a slow period so now would be a good time to tell your friends. I posted a comment yesterday that you might not have seen and you should go read it. I suspect that most of you... (Read More)

Unbelievable !!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You all must know that we are continuously gathering data from our own HVAC systems. Of course this time of year it is all about AC cooling because it is around 110 degrees F outside. I've been doing an inordinate amount of removing filters and would... (Read More)

Quick Economics

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I just changed 1 of my air filters after only 3 weeks (20 days to be exact). I attached an image of the filter along side a new filter. The air flow had been reduced by a whooping 39%. If I had left that filter in for another week, it would have cost... (Read More)

Keep up the momentum!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Wow a great START

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're humbled by a great start with almost 40 backers in just 12 hours! Thanks to all you early adopters and there are still plenty left. Please help us get the word out as we have a long way to go and some good momentum. Let's all SAVE ENERGY and... (Read More)

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