Filtrete air filters
Ultra Allergen Click here to order Ultra Allergen
MERV 11 Rating.
Meets the American Lung Association Health House Indoor Air Quality Guidelines.
Captures:
90% of large allergens - like mold spores and pet dander - from the air passing through the filter.
Microscopic allergens like dust, smoke and smog particles.
Bacteria and particles that can carry viruses.
25% more efficient than the Filtrete Micro Allergen Filter.
15% better airflow then the Filtrete Micro Allergen Filter.
Up to 3 months of filtering performance.
No unnecessary antimicrobial chemicals added. Filtrete filtering material will not support the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew or fungi in normal use.
Micro Allergen Click here to order Micro Allergen
1000 Performance Rating, MERV 11 Rating.
Up to 30 times more effective at capturing micro particles than ordinary fiberglass filters.
Meets the American Lung Association's Health House Project indoor air quality guidelines.
Outperforms all competitors' 3 month, 1" filters.
Captures:
Airborne micro particles, including smoke.
Airborne allergens, including pollen, pet dander, mold and bacteria.
Large particles like dust and lint.
Up to 3 months of filtering performance.
No unnecessary antimicrobial chemicals added. Filtrete filtering material will not support the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew or fungi in normal use.
Dust and Pollen Click here to order Dust and Pollen
600 Performance Rating, MERV 8 Performance Rating.
Up to 20 times more effective at capturing micro particles than ordinary fiberglass filters.
Captures large, airborne allergens like mold spores and large dust particles.
Excellent for high-velocity equipment.
Up to 3 months of filtering performance.
No unnecessary antimicrobial chemicals added. Filtrete furnace filters filtering material will not support the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew or fungi in normal use.
ABOUT 3M AIR FILTERS
HOW DO FILTRETE FILTERS HELP CLEAN THE AIR IN MY HOME?
When your heat or air conditioning is on, or if you run your fan continuously, the air circulation in you home passes through your air filter. 3M filters contain permanently electrostatically charged fibers that work like tiny magnets to attract and capture the micro particles in your air. 3M's high quality standards ensure consistent and reliable performance.
The 3M Filter Performance Rating is a relative measure of a filter's initial efficiency at capturing airborne particles less than 1 micron in size. The higher rating means better filtration efficiency because of more Filtrete™ fibers. Based on independent laboratory tests of leading brands.
What is MERV? MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It is a number from a test method designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The number is intended to help people compare filters. Generally speaking, a higher MERV rating indicates better filter performance.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIBERGLASS FILTERS AND my FILTRETE FILTER?
Fiberglass filters were originally developed to protect your furnace and/or air conditioning system's blower motor and equipment. They were not intended to improve your indoor air quality. Filtrete filters do both! The 3M furnace filter helps improve your indoor air quality by attracting and capturing allergy-aggravating micro particles, as well as helping keep your furnace equipment clean. As the air in your home is continuously recirculated through the filter, it gets cleaner and cleaner!
HOW DO WASHABLE/REUSABLE FILTERS COMPARE TO my 3M AIR FILTER?
Surprisingly, expensive washable/reusable filters are more similar to fiberglass filters in their ability to capture micro particles.
ARE 3M furnace FILTERS "ANTIMICROBIAL"?
Filtrete filtering material will not support the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew or fungi in normal use. No unnecessary chemicals have been added to this filter.
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO CHANGE my 3M FILTRETE AIR FILTER?
The recommended change interval is 3 months. However, the effectiveness and life of the filter can vary and will depend on the individual conditions in your home. Unusually dirty duct work, construction work, furniture or drywall sanding, the number of pets, the presence of smokers and running the fan continuously are some of the things that can shorten the life of your filter. In these cases, change the filter more frequently.
DO I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT RESTRICTED AIRFLOW WITH the FILTRETE AIR FILTER?
This filter is designed to operate appropriately in most residential furnaces and air conditioning systems. If your Filtrete filter remains in use longer than 3 months, it may begin to restrict airflow or cause the system to malfunction due to its high efficiency filtering. It also could restrict airflow in some higher efficiency furnace/air conditioning systems. In this case, change the filter more frequently.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT FILTRETE FILTERS?
Each of the 3m Filtrete filters provides a different level of filtration. We design filters to meet the different needs that consumers have. The Filtrete Ultra Allergen Reduction Filter is our most efficient filter at reducing airborne particles and allergens in the air you breathe. The Filtrete High Performance Clean Air Filter is designed to provide cleaner air in you home. The Filtrete Dust Reduction Filter is made for consumers who want to reduce the amount of dust in their homes.
IS FILTER FRAME STRENGTH IMPORTANT?
Yes, it is important for an air filters frame to withstand pressure created by air movement through the filter without bending or collapsing. If a frame bends, it can allow unfiltered air to bypass the filter, or if the filter frame collapses it can be drawn into the furnace fan. Filtrete filters have consistent frame performance because they were designed to hold up even under severe conditions.