A better value than 3M/Filtrete & Honeywell
928755
When it came time to replace my filter this month, I decided it was pretty ridiculous to continue paying $15-20 for what is essentially a big porous piece of paper. In my quest to find a better value, I came across Nordic Pure and purchased a six-pack. I have been very satisfied with my decision. The filters feel very high quality and robust, even more so than the Filtrete 1000 model I replaced, and the fit was spot on. The best part is a pack of Nordic Pures is less expensive than the equivalent Honeywell or 3M/Filtrete filters (check out Nordic Pure's great primer on all the performance rating systems and their equivalency: http://nordicpure.com/info/what-is-merv). As a little bonus if buying local matters at all to you, I also learned that the company has its headquarters in Texas and its manufacturing plant in Oklahoma.
1181807
I'm going with the general consensus here.. that these are great value for the price--three filters for less than the price of a single manufacturer's brand filter.  They fit perfectly.  As long as they give me anywhere near the amount of time as the original before the replace filter light comes on, I can't see why you'd buy anything more expensive....
1133160
I made a couple of modifications to this filter because I never intended to use this filter on my main sink line like most people. I got rid of the 2 hoses that originally came attached to each end of the filter and added (2) 1/4 in. water line adapters instead,so that I could run it directly to my Hot/Cold Water Machine. Before making this purchase I was using my system with a 3M Filtrete Filter 3US-PF01. This worked absolutely GREAT for me for the past few years. The Filtrete was an easy install and the water tasted NEAR FLAWLESS!! I guess the fact that New York City has already awesome Tap water didn't hurt either. If this WODER filter really last 3 years long (or 10,000 gallons) this will definitely be my new GO TO water filter. 70 bucks for 3 years as apposed to 25 bucks every 6 months. This price will be hard to beat. I only gave it 3 stars because it installed easy but I have yet to see how long this thing will last without me having to change it. I will provide an update when I can.
3091471
I bough 6 furnace filters HEALTH, MERV 13, the highest filtration rating. I have good experience with DiscountFilters.com and would like to highlight the positive things about them, AND to set the future buyers' expectations to have as good an experience as I did.

The filters arrive very quickly on FedEx in a box that fit 6 filters.  The filters are of comparable to 3M Filtrete 1200 for half the price.

To set the proper expectations, the filters have no markings except the size. The HEALTH designator was on a label on the outer box that the filters came with. The filters I received are 1/8" smaller than the 3M filters.  This may not cause any issue if your furnace filter opening has a margin of 1/2" or more.  If your filter housing border is 1/8" or less, this filter won't seal the opening properly.  The customer service is TERRIFIC however. When I found that my filter housing border too small, I alerted the company and the company's representative Laura answered within 24 hours even on a Sunday.  When I explained the size of my filter housing, Laura sent me the return label via FedEx with no extra cost.

All in all, these are good generic filters that, if you measure the filter housing border beforehand, you should have a good experience.
1608126
I use these filters in my RV. They do a superior job! The 3M Filtrete 1000 are not as good because of the diamond cardboard mesh that stretches over the face of the filter. 3M Ultra Allergen are the way to go for a few dollars more.
1364365
You can't argue with the price of this filter as it is less than half of what Honeywell charges for an OEM filter.  In fact, the cost of an ENTIRE new Honeywell air filter MACHINE is pretty close to the price Honeywell charges for just the filter.  Kinda crazy.

The quality of the materials and the build quality seem on a par with the OEM filter.  There was an odor present when I removed the filter from its plastic bag.  And there was a fine, slick coating on the top and bottom rubber seal sections.  I don't know if this coating is a "release material" to help remove the filter from its mold during manufacturing, but I believe the odor comes from that coating.  After a couple days I was not aware of any smell.  So, all's well that ends well.  I will be getting another of these filters when replacement time comes again.
4399477
I've bought quite a few aquarium filters over the years (Eheim, Rena Xp) and am always looking for a good buy. I always over filter my tanks. I've also found the 3-5 stage canister filters to be a solid choice for any size aquarium. The more baskets you have the better the biological, mechanical and chemical filtration you will have. You can always adjust the output flow to match your tank. I purchased this Cascade 1000 for use on two of my smaller tanks. A 30 and 40 gallon. The filter provides 3 baskets, flow adjustments and all kinds of configuration options. I paid $80 for this filter delivered from Monster Pets. At this price point what really impressed me were the simple convenience items. The filter has a nice handle to carry it. Flexible dark colored vinyl hose with connectors that allow flow control. It also came with multiple sections for spray bar and a nozzle. The supplied media include sponges, floss and charcoal. The filter took about 15 minutes to install and with a few pushes of the primer it was pumping water. The only improvement I could think of is the addition of some bio-media. This is a solid well constructed filter. It's Eheim quality at one quarter the price.
2124535
Particles Per Million of the air in your house is much higher than the air outside. So get a filter that will reduce that significantly.

I have been using these filters for about a year now. We have a long haired dog that sheds constantly and has bad dander. Along with that there are 5 of us living in a not so large home. This filter performs so well, I hardly ever sneeze anymore. Prior to this I used generic 3 month fiberglass filters. They performed what I thought as well, however hardly ever lasted 3 months, more like a month, and I used to wake up every morning sneezing for 10 minutes or more. I found these at a local hardware store and tried them out. By the end of the 3 months the filter is BLACK and weighs noticeably more than a new one. I don't sneeze any more in the morning.

I recommend getting these from Amazon because the price per 6 is about the same as 4.5 at the hardware store. Six will also last you over a year unless you smoke or have more dusty environment. For general use the filter should last 3 months easily.

Pros:
>> Cleaner air
>> Easy installation
>> Cost per on amazon by far the cheapest

Cons:
<< Seem more expensive than generic, but they last longer and perform better, so much better bang for the buck.

Overall this is a fantastic filter for your AC/Furnace.

Thanks for reading my review.
4420361
Great filter! Has wire in the center to keep it up in my HCM-6009. 1/2 the cost of a Honeywell filter and 2 times better!
1772706
I did a lot of reading and spec comparisons between the various air purifiers out there.  This one has a value that is hard to beat at this price point.  The cost/benefit ratio curve skews quite a bit beyond this.  If you have a large budget it might be worth it, but for me I felt if necessary I could buy more of these if I needed more coverage and still come in under what it would cost to buy one of the more expensive purifiers out there.

I purchased one to help with dust and cat allergies in the bedroom and it has definitely helped.  I wake up less congested.  As previous reviewers have stated on low and sleep mode the unit is extremely quiet.  I sleep with it a ~foot away from me without being disturbed.

The filters are easy to get at and the carbon filters are disposable.  You can also change the filter to the one from the 9000 as mentioned elsewhere (I confirmed with their customer service) if you prefer.

I should mention that I got a better deal elsewhere for this unit so unfortunately I didn't get it from Amazon this time, but I'll probably be getting my filters here.
3235446
I normally buy packs of 3M filters, but in the last year the price has almost doubled. Why? So I am looking for an alternative at a good price and trying these. The merv rating isn't as high, but sufficient and better than real cheapies. Plus they are pleated for more surface area. Sometimes I think the super high mervs are not allowing enough air passage. May be my imagination. I am on the first of these filters and no complaints. Try them.
1022527
We installed the Culligan filter kit in my parent's kitchen in 2007 (7 years ago). The cheap faucet in the original kit broke and needed to be changed, but the system is otherwise still working and robust.  Filtered water is used for all of their drinking water (easily 4 quarts daily) and for cooking. We change the filter about twice a year.  The change is easy, although it would be more convenient if you didn't need to turn off the cold water and flush out the tubing to change the filter.

Now that I am renovating my own kitchen, I repeated all of my research.  The Culligan filters the same stuff that all of the more expensive filters do.  Some of the more expensive filters do offer 0.2 micron pores, but most are 0.5 microns.  I believe the Culligan is rated to be 0.5 microns, although it is not specified in the data sheet. The Culligan is a steal when compared to the Body Glove systems sold in kitchen stores for almost 10 times the price. Based on the specifications that I could find, the performance of the Body Glove's filtering is roughly comparable.
4921709
I am "religious" about properly maintaining our HVAC system. A big part of that is changing the filter promptly when it gets old and before it becomes clogged. However, the issue has been to figure out when "old" actually occurs. Until now I've used a filter reminder that is provided in my Honeywell Lyric app. (I also write the installation date on the filter itself with a marking pen.) The problem with that is that it requires me to remember to reset the filter reminder in the app whenever I change filters.

This procedure has worked after a fashion. However, the replacement cycle is solely based on the length of time that the filter has been in the furnace. Time is only one factor as changing the filter is determined as much by use and environmental conditions as it is by time. If, for example, the furnace or AC has run more than normal, the filter will need to be changed more often. The converse is also true.

Filtrete offers a series of what they refer to as "Smart Filters." The filter is "smart" because it has a built-in sensor that Filtrete claims will monitor air flow and usage. This is supposed to work to alert you via the Filtrete Smart App (Android and iOS) that the filter needs changed. That seems to be a more "scientific" manner to determine when the filter actually needs changed. If you want to become totally automated, the sensor in the device "can place an order from Amazon when replacements are needed." Hmm. Your call on the second part!

As for the filter itself, it is rated at MPR 2200. MPR 2200 is equivalent to MERV 12 a decently high home rating. A filter with this rating should do very well in cleaning the air. However, the higher MERV rating means that there is less air flow through the filter. This can create more air resistance and can place a strain on some home HVAC units, so it's best to keep this in mind.
1384914
Good quality filters better than the big box stores and way cheaper
4494904
Yes expensive , but work well, better than hardware bought ac filters
3569740
We liked the first one we purchased about a year ago, that shortly after that we bought a second one for the master bathroom.  Now I have replaced both filters and am pleased to report that they work exceedingly well, are simple to change and filter impurities out of our otherwise "certified pure" municipal water supply.  This is an excellent product and we highly recommend it as such, and a great value at the purchase price. BE SURE that the filter housing and faucet connections are tight.  It isn't necessary for them to be wrench-tight, but they must be hand tightened carefully. Some have complained of leaks, but these do not leak unless they are just not tightened sufficiently. Take a bit extra care and yo will be thrilled with the performance.
3075473
Wanted a small appliance like this air purifier to use in seperate bedrooms to stop dust/pollen/dander/dust mite poop or whatever debris lingers in the air from being inhaled during my loved ones sleep, this one works great and appears to really remove debris from the air. I am sure that higher priced air purifiers with expensive replacement filters work much better but we did not want to pay $$$ plus $$ for replacement filters three or four times a year.

On low the fan can barely be heard, medium is like a normal fan noise and is not bothersome at all (all of us stated we actually enjoy this white background noise), high would be too loud for most sleepers. Each of us that have one in their bedroom merely turn it on high an hour before bed, then turn it to medium for actual sleep time.

Can be layed on its side or stood straight up which is a nice choice to have based upon personal preference.

Filter is easy to remove and clean, just wish HB would have made the material surrounding the filter a bit more sturdy as it is just thin cardboard so you have to be careful not to damage it when cleaning. I use the brush attachment on my vacuum cleaner and it works great. I highly doubt this filter would be permanent like HB claims after many repeated cleanings so we expect to replace it every couple of years just for good measure!

Overall I gave it 5 stars but it surely would not compete with a much more expensive winix or austinaire, regardless, IMHO, it is an exceptional value for the price.

Edited to add: FYI, to dramatically enhance the effectiveness of this unit, go to a Lowe's or Home Depot type store and purchase a sheet (hammock filter) of the 3M filtrete filters (about $18 bucks, the good ones, the type used to put over window airconditioners to trap allergens/dust). Cut a square large enough to put above/over the permanent filter on this unit, the filtrete filter then takes most of the particles before it even hits this unit's permanent filter. I have done this for 4 months, it does not damage or negatively affect the unit's motor and you will be amazed how much stuff these little units take out of the air (with two filters, a filtrete one and the one that comes with the unit). Best part of all, after two months, merely discard the 3M homemade filter and replace it with a new cut-out. I also discovered that I can merely lightly tap the unit's permanent filter on a hard surface outside and it is ready to go for an other two months. I think you could get about 16-18 cut-outs per sheet at $18 per sheet, it is enough to last 32-36 months (approx 6 dollars a year).