AIRx ALLERGY 14x14x1 MERV 11 Pleated Air Filter - Made in the USA - Box of 6
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Because these filters are manufactured in the United States, I prefer them to other brands. Support our fellow citizens by purchasing American goods rather than those made by the Chinese Communist Party's slave labor.
Mesh metal filters are particularly taxing on systems. It's difficult to get any air in. This type is excellent and appears to last longer than the low-cost blue filters with no pleats. I'm happy with mine, and it's the only type I use in my 12-month unit. The air conditioning is followed by the heating. Simply ensure that the size is appropriate for your unit.
It caught dog hair, dirt, and a huge amount of dust in my house.
They do have metal wires, and I've been using them for a long time. The filter and price are both excellent. I replace it every three months, but if it's extremely hot outside and I'm running the air conditioner a lot, I'll replace it every two months.
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UPDATE: FYI! Keep an eye on the price of these. They were $37 when I first purchased them in January of 2017. I paid $92 plus tax for a box of six, but when I went to re-order, the price had increased. When I ordered them in August of 2018, the price had been raised to $50 and change before taxes. Sooo. I spent $37 on "Aerostar Pleated Air Filter, MERV 13, 16x25x1, Pack of 6, Made in the USA" this year. Rather than 99, as you can see from the title- is an upgraded filter for the same price as the ones I bought last year (MERV 13 vs. MERV 12). MERV 11). br>br>Before buying these, I did a lot of research into what the various rating systems (MERV vs. MPR vs. DPR), as well as who created them and how they compare to one another. If you're interested, you can look it up on the internet. It was extremely beneficial. With this knowledge, I went out and bought these filters, and I'm pleased with them. Now that I've purchased these myself, I'd like to comment on some of the other reviewers' concerns. 1) "The filter has no markings- Is this the service for which I paid? The MERV rating is easy to overlook, but it is present, so I've included a photo. (It's not on the frame; it's on the filter material. ) ) The brand and size are also printed on the outside of the shipping box, which also serves as a filter storage box and has a label on the side where you can keep track of when you changed your filters. All of this is documented with photographs. br>br>I'm guessing that the lack of flashy packaging, color printing, and extensive labeling is one of the reasons these filters are so cheap; I'll take it, especially since they're made in the United States. (Since no one sees the filter once it's inside the unit, I don't mind the packaging. ) All that matters to me is that it gets the job done. )br>br>2) "More folds would have been nice. " The filters I received have the same number of folds as my old, name-brand filters. Filters for brands. I noticed while looking at this that the frame of these filters is actually more durable than my name-plate. On the non-branded side, there are brand filters. Because I've included photos of both sides of each filter for comparison, I've also included photos of both sides of each filter. br>br>3) "An obnoxious whistle. " With the filters I received, I haven't had this problem. These filters are great, and I'll buy them again if I need them.
There are no gimmicks or brand names here; just top-notch performance. Filters are installed in our units and sealed to collect all of the unwanted particles that would otherwise be blown around our home. As others have pointed out, fancy packaging is meaningless. br>br>A word of warning: You are probably aware that these filters have a MERV 11 rating. This is an excellent way to capture microparticles in the air, and it will undoubtedly benefit allergy sufferers. A higher MERV rating, on the other hand, means that airflow will be restricted. With this resistance, many furnace systems are unable to produce the necessary air flow to maintain proper operating efficiency. To give you an example, with a new filter, my furnace runs like a champ. The problem is that it starts "short cycling" after about 3-minutes. The filters have been in place for four weeks now. I understand that many people replace filters on a regular basis (as do I), but if airflow is restricted to the point where short cycling occurs when it's time to replace the filter, the furnace has already been damaged. Clearly, this isn't the fault of the filters; rather, it's a symptom of a blower on my unit that isn't up to the task. Buying filters with a lower MERV rating is the solution, as much as it irritates my allergies. It is what it is, and there is nothing that can be done about it. Just a word of caution: double-check your furnace's specifications to ensure that it can handle these filters, and if your unit is older, consider a filter with a lower MERV rating.
Prepare to swap these out a few more times. Filters are amazing. Prepare to replace these filters more often than lower-quality filters. Because these filters have a higher MERV rating than "normal" filters, they will trap more particles, requiring replacement more frequently than filters with lower MERV ratings.
If you're new to filter shopping, they come in a variety of "efficiency" ratings (e. g. , "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency," "high efficiency how small the particles are and how thoroughly they are removed). However, there is a cost associated with a higher efficiency filter. Take a look at it this way: br>br> The ideal filter (allowing no particles of the smallest size imaginable) would be a solid piece of cardboard, but it wouldn't let much air through, whereas the filter with the least resistance to air flow would be "nothing," but it wouldn't be very effective at removing particles. br>br>As a result, the more efficient the filter is, the more resistance to air flow it creates, resulting in more backpressure on the air supply and less air flow into your home. So, as Indiana Jones would say, choose wisely.
Last year, I purchased a set of these filters, and they performed admirably. The actual size had been reduced (for a 14x14x1) from 13 to 12 when I reordered. 3/4 x 13- 3/4 x 3/4 to 13-inch x 13-inch x 13-inch x 13 1/2 x 13- Each filter is 1/2 x 3/4, as indicated on the edge. The end result was a sloppy mess that couldn't be tolerated. When the heat was turned on, the filters would slam into the frame. I returned the second set and replaced them with MERV 11 filters from a different manufacturer, which fit perfectly. The Amazon page, for its part, accurately displays the filter's actual size, but I was unaware of this when I simply clicked the "reorder" button. They appear to be good filters, but it is critical that you double-check them. When ordering, make sure to double-check the size. Thank you, Amazon, for making it so simple to return the filters you don't want.
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