What are Air Filters???
Air filters are an essential part in any HVAC system. It ensures that you will get the best air quality in your room. It will protect you from pollutants like dust. In the air conditioners or furnaces pulls the air from outside and there is a huge chance the outside air is polluted. Although operation of the furnace and air conditioner filter out some impurities from the air but filters make sure you will get the clean air in the room. It will also prevent the equipment from damage by saving the machine from the dust and debris. If you don’t install any filter then the efficiency of the device drops rapidly.
How can we get the best air filters????
If you want the best system then you should check the MERV rating of the filter. In the new furnace the MERV rating of the filter should be 8. 8 is not a high rating, it is a decent rating. MRV 11 to MERV 13 filters are the most beneficial for asthma and allergy patients. That means the quality of those filters is high. If we talk about the premium filter then MERV 15 filters and MERV 16 filters are considered as the elite one.
How often do we need to change the air filter???
Changing of air filter is depending on the type of air filter and also the condition of the air filter. If the air filter net of your system is torn then you should change the filter immediately. Here we are providing you a general idea on changing the filter because the guide of every manufacturer varies.
If you have a 1 inch flat air filter then you need to change the filter every 30 days. 1 inch pleated air filter is reliable for 2 to 3 months. Whole house filter takes 6 to 12 months for the worn off.
If you are living in the desert areas or polluted areas then you should check your filter more often. You will get the idea after changing the filter 2 or 3 times.
Are 1 Inch Pleated or Flat filters reliable and what is the cost of these filters??
The cost of the filter depends on the size and the standard. If we take the roughly estimation then 1 inch flat green fiberglass filters are the cheapest air filters that cost less than 1$. Yes, it can give you one month of filtering but the problem is: there is no MERV rating for this filter. Which means it is not good for protecting the air quality. 1 inch pleated MERV 8 filters can cost you 4 to 5 dollars if you buy the case of 6 filters of small size. Larger size and one piece can cost you more. Whole House Air Filters are very efficient that’s why you have to pay 25$ to 100$.
How do I find the right furnace filter sizes??
If you want to get the perfect furnace filter size then you should measure the size of the frame. There are several sizes of the filter like 12x12 or 12x20. You need to determine the thickness of the frame also because there are 1 inch thick filters, 2 inch thick filter, 3 inch thick filter, 4 inch thick filter and 6 inch thick filters. Keep in mind the thicker your filter is the more it will give you security and the more it will be reliable. Don’t take the rough idea; you just have to measure the size of the frame one time. We always recommend that you should get the highest quality filter because it will not spoil easily and give you protection for a long time.
What are the lifespans of the highest quality furnace filters????
Whole house filters are the highest quality filters and it will give you and your furnace protection for 6 to 12 months. 6 month if you are living in the desert or any other polluted area. If you are living in a neat and clean area then it can give you one year or more. If you take the cheaper furnace filter then hardly they will give the protection for a month.
Which is the Best Furnace Filter???
As we have mentioned MERV rating of the filters tell you which is the best filter. If you are looking for the 1 inch filter then MERV 13 is the best filter in the 1 inch thick filter category. For the whole house filters you need to look at MERV 16 filters. MERV 16 is the highest rating that means the MERV 16 filter has the ability to catch the particles more efficiently than any other filters. It can catch 95% of particles over the full range. MERV is the rating system designed by the HVAC engineers which will tell you how much efficient the filter is. Most of the big brands like Carrier Lennox and Honeywell use the MERV 15 or MERV 16 filters. MERV 16 is basically the whole house filter that can be 3 to 6 inch thick.
What are the Standard Furnace Filter Sizes???
Furnace filter comes in a vast range of sizes. All the sizes available in the market and you will find the right size of your furnace easily. Here are the standard furnace filter sizes.
10x20
14x20
16x24
18x30
12x12
14x24
16x25
20x20
12x20
14x25
18x18
20x24
12x24
14x30
18x20
20x25
12x30
15x20
18x24
20x30
12x36
16x20
18x25
24x24
25x25
