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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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Can I use pleated air filters in my Honeywell electronic furnace filter?

Using pleated air filters in a honeywell electronic furnace filter instead of the electronic cells is very common. Usually a 4 inch thick pleated filter will fit into the opening. Sometimes 5 inch thick filters are required.

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How do you install a furnace filter?

There are some common problems that home owners encounter when performing the common task of installing a new furnace filter or air conditioner filter for the first time. Filters Mounted In Return Air Duct It can be a bit intimidating if you have never done it before. After you perform this maintenance task the first [...]

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Aprilaire Spaceguard Furnace Filter and Air Conditioner Filter Replacement

Question: I was recently told that I could put (4) 1” inch filters together and use as a replacement for the expensive 4 inch pleated filter in my Aprilaire Spaceguard furnace filter system. It is never a good idea to stack filters in this way.  It restricts air flow and can cause the air conditioner [...]

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Merv 5 – How High Can I Go Before Restricting Flow Too Much?

Question: I have a Water Furnace and currently use a pleated filter with a MERV 5 rating.  how high can I go before I start restricting the flow too much and damage the system? A Merv 5 filter is really not very efficient.  If you have a properly sized duct system and you change your [...]

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