HVAC Filter Knowledge Base

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Written by Your Filter Connection Do you own an air cleaner? Air cleaners are wonderful products designed to improve the air quality in your home. But they can’t get the job done without a filter, the device inside the unit that captures airborne particles before they go into your lungs. Although every air cleaner comes with its own air filters, you will need to replace it many times throughout the course of its life. Why? There are many reasons why you might need a new air cleaner filter. Here are just of the reasons: It’s Visibly Dirty If the air filter is black or extremely dirty, it’s time to replace it with a new one. A dirty air filter will...

When shopping for replacement filters, there are many factors to consider. While cost is an important factor, efficiency should be your top priority when selecting replacement filters. This is especially true if someone in the household suffers from allergies. Whether you need to replace the filter for your furnace, air purifier, or air conditioning unit, we recommend purchasing a name brand filter. Why is a name brand filter so important? A high-quality filter will not only work properly, but also last longer than cheap or generic filters. On the other hand, a low-quality or inexpensive filter might not yield the same level of filtration you need for your home. A low-quality filter will also end up costing you more money...

Your Filter Connection is a proud distributor of Filtrete filters.  Our quality filters all come with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV).  The 3M Filtrete filter has a MERV rating from 8 for dust and pollen all the way to 12 for ultra-allergen filtration. What makes the Filtrete filter so efficient at trapping allergens?  Many of the particles that cycle through the air are either positive or negatively charged.  The technology behind the Filtrate air filters that we provided targets these air pollutants specifically by having fibers that are positively charged and other fibers that are negatively charged.  This makes the charged particles in the air stick to the filter even if they are small enough to pass through the...

A Filtrete air filter is incredibly inexpensive compared to the repairs you would need to make to your heating and cooling systems if you don’t replace it often. It is generally recommended that you replace your air filter at least once every three months, but preferably every month. A once enough inspection is adequate for ensuring that your heating or cooling system is working properly.  If you take good care of your heater or cooling system by changing out the filter frequently enough, it will save you a lot of money in the long run. Most filters are made of lightweight fiberglass, and remove a great amount of dust and debris from the air. Heater filters are much higher quality...

A Filtrete filter is made by 3M and lasts longer than most other filters. There are many different types such as for furnaces, air conditioners, air cleaners and various appliances that require filters. The price range varies according to the type and size of the filter. You can find the stores that sell these filters in your local area just by searching online. To make it easier you can type in your zip code to find the stores in your area. There are many different brand names of filters that are made to fit the brand name appliance such as a Rheem filter to fit a Rheem furnace or a G.E. filter to fit a G.E. air conditioner. There are...