Furnace Filter Questions and Answers

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A Reason To Use Media Filter Pads

Are you finding pleated air filters cause your air conditioner to ice up or you have to change them too often? Media filter pads may solve your problem.

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Pleated Air Filters: Does Brand Really Matter?

Many people believe replacement pleated air filters have to be OEM (original equipment manufacturer). Not true, Brand Name is the least important criteria when selecting replacement furnace filters and air conditioner filters. Generic brands are often better quality and cheaper than Brand Name products.

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Aprilaire Media Whole House Filter

Question: I am considering replacing my Aprilaire media whole house filter with an electronic filter.  I will be replacing my heat pump within the next few months and would probably buy a Carrier electronic filter. I am currently using the new upgraded 15 MERV April Air filter. My service technician recently told me that based [...]

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Which Way to Install Your Pleated Air Filter

Question: I have pleated air filters for my furnace that have a wire meshing on one side. Which way does the filter go in the furnace with regards to airflow direction. With the wire side opposite of airflow or on the same side as the direction of airflow? Also, for replacement, what Merv value should [...]

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Honeywell F100 Pleated Media Filter

Question: I presently have a Honeywell f100 media filter. Would it be possible to replace it with a HEPA Pure and put a carbon filter with it and use the same housing that the Honeywell f100 currently has?  Will the HEPA pure cause an air flow restriction problem for my home unit?  How often do [...]

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