Air Filters
Air filters keep your air conditioning system clean, and if your filters are dirty, your system has to work harder. So keeping your air filters clean will prolong the life of your equipment and allow it to work more efficiently.
The first thing you need to know when choosing an air filter is the size you need. All you need to do is to check the one you already have. Besides size, there are many other options to consider such as material and style. There is the inexpensive, ineffective blue fiberglass. These may be cheap, but they are not worth it. Pleated filters are more efficient because there is a lot more surface area to collect particles.
Most filters have a MERV rating which means Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This rates the filter's ability to trap particles. Air filters for homes usually have ratings between 1 - 12. The higher the MERV rating the more particles the air filter can trap. You may think that higher is better, but if you use one that is too restrictive for your system, it may put too much strain on the fan motor in your air handler. This can lead to system failure. If you use one that is rated too low, you will not get the optimum level of clean air for your home.
These filters clean the air that your family breathes; it is important to choose wisely. Philip J Mullin Air Conditioning and Heating can evaluate your equipment and the needs of your family to help you decide on the right air filter for optimum air quality.
The first thing you need to know when choosing an air filter is the size you need. All you need to do is to check the one you already have. Besides size, there are many other options to consider such as material and style. There is the inexpensive, ineffective blue fiberglass. These may be cheap, but they are not worth it. Pleated filters are more efficient because there is a lot more surface area to collect particles.
Most filters have a MERV rating which means Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This rates the filter's ability to trap particles. Air filters for homes usually have ratings between 1 - 12. The higher the MERV rating the more particles the air filter can trap. You may think that higher is better, but if you use one that is too restrictive for your system, it may put too much strain on the fan motor in your air handler. This can lead to system failure. If you use one that is rated too low, you will not get the optimum level of clean air for your home.
These filters clean the air that your family breathes; it is important to choose wisely. Philip J Mullin Air Conditioning and Heating can evaluate your equipment and the needs of your family to help you decide on the right air filter for optimum air quality.
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Flanders Filters
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Pre Pleat 40 LPD - MERV 8 Pleated Filter Highest Dust Holding and Lowest Pressure Drop in the Industry! Flanders has led the world in filter media development and the application of high efficiency filtration for over 60-years. Originally introduced in 2004, the industry's first MERV 8 filter operating solely on mechanical means has now been improved! Since 2004, other manufacturers have altered media blends to meet the LEED® and market driven demand for non-electric MERV 8 filters. This has led to pressure drop increases in their filters of 25% or more! Utilizing a unique new fiber technology, our Research & Development Team has now achieved the multiple goals of maintaining MERV 8 performance at a resistance that is 40% lower than competition. At the same time, the LPD's Dust Holding Capacity remains the highest in the industry. All this while operating on 100% mechanical principles - Remarkable! |
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