Actual replacement times will depend on the amount of particulate in each environment, including running time on the unit, the type of flooring in the environment, and the presence of people and/or pets. 3 months is a good average, but you may run into an application that needs to have the filters change sooner than every 3 months, so it is always good to find out the history of each situation.
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MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values and is an industry-created standard that evaluates the efficiency of air filters. The MERV rating of any particular air filter ranges on a scale of 1 to 16, with a filter rating 1 being the least efficient and a filter rating 16 being the most efficient.
While it is important for the quality of the air in your environment to choose the most efficient filter possible, it is not always as simple as buying a filter
with the highest MERV rating. Because the pores allowing for air flow in a highly-rated MERV filter are very small, the filter creates more resistance against air flow and may put too much pressure on the fan of your furnace, air conditioning, or air cleaner unit. It’s important to choose an air filter with the highest MERV rating that your particular unit will allow for maximum air flow. Information about specific MERV ratings and recommendations will generally be included with the documentation that came with your system.
We recommend choosing an air filter with a MERV rating between 8 and 11 for
most residential units in order to adequately remove airborne
contaminants. If your system can handle a filter with a higher MERV rating,
you may wish to use a filter with a rating of 13 for even greater contaminant
removal. However, it’s important to remember that filters with a higher
MERV rating must be replaced at least every three months to avoid restricted
air flow and negative effects on your system’s performance.
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The All Filters Odor Eliminator filter uses a revolutionary carbon filter media called Gray Matter to efficiently remove household odors without reducing the overall air flow. The Gray Matter media works by reducing the average carbon granule size in the filter to maximize total surface area. The smaller granules create more outer surface area for odors, fumes, and other air contaminants to adhere to, greatly increasing the filter’s efficiency.
The lightweight, durable filter fits into existing filter housings to provide guaranteed odor control without the need for expensive re-fittings or fans.
The carbon media is also resistant to moisture and microbial growth, keeping your household air safe from re-contamination.
This valuable filter provides efficient, safe odor control at a price that competes with standard pleated air filters!
