Furnace Filter
Furnace Filter Tips
Most people are blissfully unaware of what it means to have an effective furnace filter or what a furnace filter even does. Here is a small handful of tips which should not only explain what furnace filters are and how they work, but also how to best maintain your furnace filter for improved air quality and safety.
- The dust in your home is more than dust. It is composed of pollen, mold spores, plant spores, lint, bacteria, pet dander, skin cells and many other contaminants. Dusting, vacuuming, smoking or cooking indoors, can actually increase particulate concentrations. Can you imagine how much dust is currently flying about around you, without you even knowing it? This is what makes having an effective furnace filter so important.
- Dust particles are measured in microns, and range drastically in size from microscopic, to relatively large. The tiniest dust particles make up more than 99% of the debris floating around in the air inside your home. You can be inhaling a large amount of these particles on a daily basis, as they often bypass your respiratory system’s defense mechanisms with little trouble. Learn more about how to keep your furnace filter clean at http://www.creativehomemaking.com/cleaning/furnace-air-filters.shtml.
- Breathing these particles can create a number of health effects, including coughing, asthma attacks, wheezing, cancer, decreased lung function, heart attacks and even premature death. This is all in addition to a wide variety of different allergic reactions.
- The best way to limit the source of these dust particles it to eliminate them, and one great way to accomplish that involves installing high efficiency furnace filters and air conditioning filters. High efficiency filters, like HEPA filters for example, are excellent for capturing a large amount of these particles, keeping them from contaminating the air that you are breathing on a constant basis.
- Proper filtration is the best way to remove dust, dirt and mold particles from the air. There are a number of different types of furnace filters that you can use to accomplish this. Many furnace filters are disposable but there are also variations that are reusable or refillable in nature. Furnace filters also come in a variety of different materials, including natural fibers, manmade fibers, metal and fiberglass. Get more information about furnace filters at http://energyboomer.typepad.com/energyboomer/2007/07/a-clean-filter-.html.
- The purpose of a furnace filter is to protect air-handling equipment, meaning that it is important that they are maintained or replaced exactly how the manufacturer recommends. If you do not maintain or replace them as recommended by the manufacturer then they can become dangerous by restricting airflow and causing fires, carbon monoxide leaks, or worse. Maintenance truly is key when it comes to getting the most out of your furnace filter. When filters become loaded with particles, there is less air flow capacity which cuts down on the efficiency of the filter and causes the rest of the machinery to work extra hard to operate.
- Make sure to keep the manufacturer’s instructions handy so you always know how to maintain and repair your furnace filter and other important furnace equipment. These instructions will also show you where the furnace filter is located and will indicate how often you should have your furnace inspected by a licensed contractor.
- Look for the highest available efficiency filter that will work with your furnace. The best way to do this is to choose a furnace filter with a high MERV rating. The MERV rating will be listed on the packaging. A MERV rating of 11 or higher is recommended for the healthiest air quality in your home.
- If you have a family member with asthma or other respiratory problems, you may want to replace or maintain your furnace filter even more often to keep the air clean. There is no harm in over-maintaining or replacing more often than necessary.
About the Author
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2 – BestAir A35 Water Pad for Furnace Humidifiers, 2 Filter lot, NIB $10.95 |
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Quality Filters 24x24x4 QualityFlow Merv 14 AC Furnace Pleated Filter – Box of 3 $99.95 |
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(2) 16x25x5″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 82655.0451625 $48.98 |
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Precisionaire 20″ x 25″ x 1″ Disposable Furnace Filters $15.48 |
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(2) 20x20x5″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 82655.0452020 $51.98 |
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(2) 20x25x5″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 82655.0452025 $69.98 |
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24″x24 x1″ MERV 8 PLEATED FURNACE AIR FILTER Flanders NaturalAire Standard (x12) $58.88 |
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6-Pack 3M Filtrete 16 x 20 x 1-Inch Purple Ultra Allergen Furnace Filter $107.94 |
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(12) 16x20x2 Furnace Filter by Flanders 80055.021620 $83.88 |
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(12) 20x20x2 Furnace Filter by Flanders 80055.022020 $83.88 |
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(12) 20x25x2 Furnace Filter by Flanders 80055.022025 $83.88 |
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(12) 12×12″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 10355.011212 $35.88 |
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(12) 18×18″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 10355.011818 $35.88 |
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(12) 20×20″ Furnace Filter by Flanders 10355.012020 $35.88 |
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American Air Filter Strata Density Furnace Filters 12x12x1 33% More Filter Fiber $20.00 |
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Nordic Pure 20x20x4 AC Furnace Air Filters MERV 12, Box of 2 $9.99 |
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21x21x1 ELECTROSTATIC FURNACE A/C AIR FILTER LIFETIME WARRANTY washable $28.05 |
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Precisionaire 12-Pack 15x25x1-Inches Furnace Filters $15.48 |
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Purafilter 2000 Blue Series Furnace & A/C Filter 6-Pack 16x20x1 The Blue Series is our MERV 8 one-inch pleated residential air filter. Utilizing Kimberly-Clarks Intrepid Filtration Media, the Blue Series lasts three months and helps your air conditioning system perform at an optimum level. This puts less strain on your system and can result in long-term energy savings. With its wedge designed pleats and expanded metal reinforcement, the industrial-strength Blu… |
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18x20x1 (Approx 16 1/2 x 17 1/2) Dynamic Replacement Filter (3 Pack) $38.97 Contains electronic polarized media to provide maximum ozone-free air cleaning. When particles and volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) pass through the filter system, they become polarized. These polarized particles join together to form bigger clusters that are more easily captured and collect on a disposable fiberglass medium pad with an activated carbon center screen…. |
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3M Filtrete AA01DC-6 16 in. x 25 in. Advanced Allergen Reduction Filters – 6-Pack $144.57 3M Filtrete AA01DC Advanced Allergen Filters are sold in cases of six. This filter is 93% effective at attracting and capturing large airborne allergens like pollen, mold spores and dust mites. The Filtrete Advanced Allergen Reduction Filter carries a… |
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AllerTech® Vent Guard 16 X 60 $11.95 These furnace and AC filters are designed to meet the needs of allergic and asthmatic individuals. Our allergen trapping filters cleans the air you breathe. Easy to use, long lasting and require no maintenance or messy cleaning…. |
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Lasko 1128 9-Gallon Evaporative Recirculating Humidifier $64.99 4.50 gal – 9 gal/Day – 3200 Sq. ft…. |
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Aprilaire / Space-Gard replacement 201 media for model 2200 and 2250 air cleaners $33.56 This is Genuine Aprilaire / Space-Gard replacement filter media for their Model 2200 and 2250 media air cleaners. The Aprilaire brand of replacement media is the best to use for both Aprilaire and Space-Gard Media Air Cleaners. For many years, Aprilaire sold their media air cleaners under the Space-Gard brand name. Now they use the Aprilaire brand name. The filter media used in the Model 201 is ma… |
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Nordic Pure 20x25x5 Honeywell Replacement AC Furnace Air Filters, MERV 12, Box of 2 $29.62 Nordic Pure air filters have an actual size that is a fraction of an inch smaller than the standard size (also known as “nominal size”). The size printed on your air filter may NOT be the Actual Size. With the 4″ and 5″ air filters there is a wider variance between the nominal size and actual size for the different manufacturers. Because of this, the air filter you are replacing could be called a… |
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Honeywell RTH7600D Touchscreen 7-Day Programmable Thermostat $74.99 Keep your home comfortable and cash in on energy savings with the RTH7600D seven-day programmable touchscreen thermostat from Honeywell (formerly packaged as model number RTH7600B). Designed for easy use and quick installation and packed with convenient features, this thermostat gives you programmable, customizable control over your home’s temperature without having to make constant manual adjustm… |
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Lux TX9000TS Touch Screen Seven-Day Programmable Thermostat $49.00 Efficient. Easy. Economical. That’s why you’ll love the Lux TX9000TS seven-day programmable thermostat. This clever device gives you complete and accurate temperature control at the touch of a finger. Compatible with a variety of heating and cooling systems, this thermostat incorporates do-it-yourself installation, a responsive touch screen, and a large lighted display for straightforward programm… |
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Filtrete 11044PK – Allergen Reduction Furnace Filter, 14 x 25, 2/Pack, 2 Packs/Carton-MMM11044PK $65.59 Electrostatically charged fibers attract and capture airborne allergens. Works on pollen, mold spores and dust mite debris. Also effective against smoke, pet dander, household dust, smog and candle soot. 1200 microparticle reduction rating. Lasts up to three months. Two filters per pack, two packs per carton. Filtration For: Mold Spores; Smog; Dust Mite Debris; Allergens; Soot; Pet Dander; Pollen;… |
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