I was wondering about the MERV rating on your 5 stage electrostatic washable filters.
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We live in an area of the southeast with very high pollen counts. Re the Boair filters, don't know the MERV rating. They are advertised to catch pollen which may mean a rating of 1 to 4. I wanted something to catch pollen yet not put a strain on our HVAC fan and reduce the amount of money we spend on replaceable filters. Subjectively, the Boair seems to be doing just as well as the white filters one can buy at Home Depot. Along with a Honeywell Hepa filter in the bedroom at night and keeping the house closed, allergy symptoms seem under control.
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I'm not sure what the MERV rating is, but I can tell you that these filters have been great.
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I have no idea. that filter went the usual way of disposable ones quite awhile ago
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I was wondering the same thing- what is the MERV or MPR rating? I did a Google search on the web for a few of the part #'s (based on the sizes) listed on Amazon. From the search results, the info shown on the 3M website says that the part #'s are rated at MPR 1900. I searched for "Filtrete UA00DC-6" and "Filtrete UA01DC-6" seperately, which are the 16x20 and 16x25 sizes respectively. In the search results, there is a page that starts with "solutions.3m.com". Click on the link and there on the product page it says 1900 MPR. (I currently use the "High Performance Maximum Allergan Reduction Filter", which is 1900 MPR. The code printed on the outer top/bottom edge of the filter is "MA01DC-6")
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If I remember correctly the boair being a electrostatic filter does not have a MERV rating.
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Yes and No.The higher the Merv rating, the more strain you will put on your furnace/blower. The more denser (Higher Merv rating) the filter, the more your blower motor will have to work. Of course, you will pull out more particles/dust/pollen etc out of the air, with a higher Merv rating. I have a variable speed blower motor/fan, so my Hvac technician can adjust my blower/fan speed. For my house, approx. 1600 sq ft, I found the Filtrate 1000 (Approx Merv rating of 11) to be ideal, with my two cats. I also buy charcoal pre filters here on Amazon and use them with my filter. They also tend to pick up a lot of stuff out of the air. I then vacume both the filter and pre filter (with a Hepa vacume cleaner) at least twice a month. I then change my furnace filter every 4 to 6 weeks-even though the filters would be good for at least 90 days. This may be considered excessive but my Hvac tech states my coils are always clean and the house is cool/warm when I want it. Next time your Hvac tech is at your house and servicing your system, ask him/her what they recommend.
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Hi I have only owned my 3 systems for about 6 months. I bought 1 extra filter and I check them monthly and have vacuumed each existing filters I plan on replacing when vacuuming and wet cloth cleaning does not leave filter clean. To tell you I love these systems! Sleeping so much better at night not waking up congested! Worth every penny. And my downstairs does not smell muggy anymore!
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The box says MERK 8 but there is nothing written on the filters except the size.
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I have not had any problems with my filter. I check it periodically, the usage seems correct. I'm still very pleased with I would guess the filter would be at fault. The electronics are in the filter. Gary
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Yes, this is a 1900, MRV12 filter with a pressure drop of .21 and captures 90% of all particles. I called Filtrete and asked. Too bad Amazon couldn't figure that out!Also, the "Healthy Living" line is made only for Amazon, that's why you won't see it on Filtrete's website. It's just their normal filters with seemingly less information and different packaging.
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I do not remember. I read the directions. It was not long but of course depends on just how dirty your filter is. Follow directions.
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I am not sure what is the MERV rating. I only know I bought MERV 10. Is 10 rating?
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Fred I wish I could help you. I have had my kit for 12 months now , just replaced the filter after 12 months. It was dirty but not bad. We have 2 cats and 2800 sq. feet of living space, a 22 year old standard furnace 80% eff. I am happy with the up grade. Can't really comment on Merv and strain on furnace.
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The MERV rating tells you the amount of dust and other contaminants the filter removes from the air. The ratings go from 0 to 20 with the higher number taking out a higher percentage. MERV 10 takes out about 50% of the dust
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Not really sure...I use Merv 13 4" AC Filters and they do a very good job at that...I did not notice any difference in regards to dust/particulates....
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The box and the filter have MERV 10 printed on them, so I assume it's MERV 10.
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You would have to ask the manufacturer of the filters for that info.....I'm just a consumer :)
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Yes, they are pleaded. However, pleaded is only one minor factor in a filters efficiency. Far more important is the micron rating, and whether or not the filter is electrostatically charged.
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I don't see a "MERV". It says the rating is "1000 MPR" (micro performance rating). I believe when I purchased these filters I had googled the rating and read that the rating system had changed. Can't quite remember the particulars. Try googling? BTW - I swear my husband's breathing has improved since I started using these filters. He suffers from COPD.