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The best air filter depends on size or dimensions, filtration rating (MERV, MPR, FPR), and quality. Our aftermarket filters are more affordable and higher performing than most OEM (original equipment manufacturer) brands
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Pleated air filters are so much better than fiberglass, that they are the only type we produce and sell. Our pleated air filters last 3-6 months (depending on the size and the filtration needs of your home) and capture over 85% of air particles in your space. Fiberglass filters, made of spun glass, last an average of 30 days and capture a much smaller percentage of air particles. You may pay more up front for the pleated filter, but it will pay you back in better air quality and less waste.
Air filters are made primarily of cardboard, supporting wire, and the filter media. Depending on your filter needs, the filter media can be made of many different types of material, including fiberglass, polyester, cotton, and more.
Most central air units have two filters to allow air intake evenly throughout the house. This increases the ability for your HVAC system to circulate air at equal rates throughout your home and increases the amount of filtration.
MERV stands for minimum efficiency reporting value, and it is a rating on how much filtration your air filter is capable of. Most air filters have a MERV rating between 1 and 20, with MERV 1 filters only capable of removing larger debris and MERV 20 capable of filtering out microscopic particles such a viruses and bacteria from the air. Filterbuy offers air filters in MERV 8, MERV 11, and MERV 13 ratings.
Pleated air filters are better than fiberglass air filters. Our pleated air filters last 3-6 months (depending on the size and the filtration needs of your home) and capture over 85% of air particles in your space. Fiberglass filters, made of spun glass, last an average of 30 days, and capture a much smaller percentage of air particles. You may pay more up front for the pleated filter, but it will pay you back in better air quality and less waste.
We carry of MERV 8, MERV 11, and MERV 13 rated air filters, which trap and block 85% to 98% of particles in the air. We recommend MERV 8 air filters for standard homes and businesses. MERV 11 and 13 air filters offer elevated performance and increased filtration for residents or businesses that need it.
If you are buying air filters in bulk, you have come to the right place. Filterbuy lets you buy any quantity that you need. As a bonus, you can subscribe to get that exact quantity of air filters delivered to your door every month and receive a 5% discount.
For new customers or new homeowners, you may need some assistance in ordering replacement filters online. Considerations including air filter dimensions or sizes, minimum efficiency reporting value, and the difference between air/furnace/HVAC/air conditioner filters all play role in finding the right air filter for your residential, commercial, or industrial application.
MERV 13 rated air filters have the most filtering power and the capability to filter airborne particles down to .3 microns in size. MERV 13 (Platinum) filters are appropriate for most homes and higher rated than most original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products. They block 98% of airborne particles, are comparable to MPR 1500/1900 and FPR 10-rated air filters, and last 3x as long as traditional fiberglass filters.
Filterbuy provides a wide range of air filter sizes, thicknesses, and MERV ratings so you can find reliable aftermarket air filters for residential use as well as commercial or industrial applications.
Most single filters packaged for retail are priced very high compared to the low price you can purchase quality air filters in bulk. For instance, a single 20x20x1 Filtrete 1500 Ultra Allergen Filter which is the equivalent of the Atomic 20x20x1 MERV 13 Allergy Elite Pleated Air Filter, sells at a premium around $17.87. In Comparison, the Atomic Brand 20x20x1 air filters which are sold in bulk as a case of 6 sells for $54.99 or $9.08 per filter. So buying bulk air filters online can save you a significant amount when you choose to purchase your HVAC filters online.
When it is time to make your filter buy, whether you are looking for the best place to buy air filters or searching for cheap air filters, you do not have to sacrifice quality. Here is a simple process you can use.
If you need a special Whole House filter for a Carrier, Lennox or Honeywell system, consider buying a compatible to save money. Sometimes the compatibles for these filters can be half the price of the OEM furnace filter prices.
The number one mistake you are likely to make purchasing air filters online is purchasing the wrong size filter. This is a big hassle because you have to send back the incorrect filter, which may be a different price than the filter you needed, and could even cost you return shipping. You may need to wait for a refund and/or repurchase the correct filter. Understanding filter sizing can save you both time and money when buying air filters online.
Nominal Filter Size is the main culprit for incorrectly purchased filters. The Nominal Size is the dimensions used to Label the filter, but are usually rounded numbers and not the actual size of the filter. For instance, a filter's nominal size may be 16x20x1. These dimensions are a rounded value on the filters actual measurements. The actual measurements on this filter may be 15.5x19.5x.75, but that could vary by brand and manufacturer. So in order to make sure you have the correct size filter, especially if you are replacing with a different brand it is important to confirm the actual size on the filter. When purchasing filters on the internet, the Nominal size is usually found in the product title. When you search for a filter most people search for the nominal size. So you may enter furnace filter 20x25x1 or 20x25x4 furnace filter or even 20 25 1 air filter but you must check the actual size to make sure it is also a match for your house air filters.
The most common AC filter sizes and furnace filter sizes are the 16x20x1 air filter, 20x20x1 air filter, the 16x25x1 air filter and the furnace filter 20x25x1. All of these ac filter sizes can be found in the air filter size chart. The chart is a furnace filter size finder just click on the filter sizes and you will see purchase options. Click on the air filter 16x20x1 to see merv 8 filters, merv 11 filters and merv 13 filters available in the ac filter sizes.
Some people wonder is a 2 inch filter better than a 1 inch air filter? Well when is comes to 1 inch vs 2 inch furnace filters you should use the filter your system is designed to use. A 1 inch AC filter may have to be changed more frequently but will so the same job. Deeper pleated filters can last longer because they have more media. So the same would go for 4 inch vs 1 inch furnace filters. A 4 inch furnace filter will last a longer time than a 1 inch. The return grill space or the furnace must be designed to have the deeper filter to be used. Many commercial spaces use 2 inch filters or 4 inch filters to help reduce maintenance cost of replacing filter. From a filtration stand point a 20x25x1 air filter merv 13 and a 20x25x4 MERV 13 furnace filter will both have the same performance of filtration.
You can proactively clean the air and surfaces in your home by adding an In Duct Air Purifier that creates supercharged particles. This is the same compound created by thunderstorms and waterfalls in nature and helps purify the air. Aerosolized ions are effective in reducing bacteria, viruses, odors, and other contaminants that exist in the air you breathe inside your home. This creates charged particles which will attract to other particle in the air for better filtration when using electrostatic filters. Check out the Iwave-R. Learn more about how these air purifiers work to purifier the air and surfaces in your home.
When considering the air quality in your home, you should consider an air filter with highest level of efficiency that is compatible with your HVAC system. Minimum efficiency reporting value, known as the MERV rating, is a measurement scale designed in 1987 by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to rate the effectiveness of air filters.
Comparing MERV ratings is a good way to begin to comparing filters. A Pleated filter with a rating of at least MERV 8 is better for airflow which is going to help your HVAC system operate more efficiently while still protecting your air quality. Home Air Filters have MERV ratings that range from 0 to 16. Most new homes can support an air filter with a MERV rating from 8 to 13 filters, but MERV 15 and 16 filters require a system that can support the necessary air flow.
Depending on your HVAC sytems you may have return vent filters or a whole house filter. Vent filters, as the 20x20x1 air filter pictured are more straight forward to find the actual size and correct replacement.
Whole house furnace filters often have compatible models across brands, but you need to insure that the replacement filter is compatible with your systems filter.This is best done by checking the product description to make sure your current filter model is listed.
You can find the part number or the size on the side of the filter. Filters are measured by Nominal size which is a rounded number that varies by brand so many filters have the part number for each brand they are compatible with listed. The Lennox filter below shows it Part number X0583 and the Honeywell part numbers, FC100A1029 and FC35A1001, that this filter can replace.
You will usually get a notice when your order is placed, when it ships and when it is delivered. We place so many orders online it is often hard to keep track of everything. With our emails so cluttered, we can easily miss these notifications. Although most orders arrive in 2 to 6 days anywhere in the county, sometimes weather and other factors can also cause delays. Generally if you have not received your filters in 7 to 10 days, it is time to call or email to check on your order. The item may have been misdelivered or lost by the delivery service. The sooner you can check on it the better. Many delivery services such as Fedex and UPS have a time limit on when they can run a trace or enter a claim. 041b061a72