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Allergies, Trane CleanEffects and UV Air Cleaners

Question: I am having problems with allergies in Florida. As I am replacing our A/C unit I am looking for a really good filter. The Trane CleanEffect unit looks promising, but would it be good enough. Is it worth the extra cost to get a UV filter. Any recommendations would be appreciated. The installers have [...]

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Compare pleated air filters

Compare Filtrete and Nordic Pure Pleated Air Filters Question: I would like to save costs by getting a washable air filter, but it seems that none of them can get a MERV over 8, and I’d like something with a MREV of 11 or higher since we have allregies in the family.  How does Boair [...]

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UV air filters and drain pans

Question: Do you think there is  any problem with ultraviolet furnace filters as far  as it depleting the inside of the Duct liner or plastic or rubber that the ultraviolet rays bounce off. It depends on the type of plastic your condensate pan is made of.  Some of the newer drain pans are UV resistant [...]

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UV air cleaners and efficient air filters

Question: I have a UV air cleaner in my home.  What MERV rating air filter do I need to use?  Would it be beneficial to use a MERV 11 filter or would a MERV 8 work?  I change my filter every month when it’s running but I will go for 3 months.  I have changed [...]

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