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Residential Air Filters
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:04 pm
I was informed by my A/C service company's technician that a type of air filter called "media" is sold at ACME Refrigeration on Pennywood. Normally, I take (2) 20x30x1 air filters, but he said in this case, the "media" air filter is 20x30x6 and only needs to be changed twice a year.
Before I make my way to ACME next week, does anyone know of a place where I can purchase these online? A quick search didn't give me the results I was looking for.
Before I make my way to ACME next week, does anyone know of a place where I can purchase these online? A quick search didn't give me the results I was looking for.
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Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:08 pm to Will Cover
2 filrete 24 x 24 here
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:25 pm to Will Cover
Try bi annual air conditioner filters as your search terms
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:41 pm to Will Cover
Sounds like paint booth filters are moving into the HVAC business.
How does a 6" thick filter fit into your air return? Is it a pocket type filter?
How does a 6" thick filter fit into your air return? Is it a pocket type filter?
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:43 pm to Will Cover
I just use the cheap ones and change them out frequently.
I think some filters can cause too much air restriction.
I think some filters can cause too much air restriction.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:47 pm to East Coast Band
quote:
I think some filters can cause too much air restriction
That is why I only use K&N filters in my house.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 10:49 pm to Will Cover
How does 6 inches fit in that space?
Twss i know i know
Twss i know i know
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:01 am to ksayetiger
I have 3 units with 4 returns. I had been using some filtrete and some that the previous homeowner left. I bought a case of each size from discount filters.com (4 different sizes). I changed them out and they all don't fit as well as the filtrete, particularly the small 12x12 in my bedroom. Whistles like a friggin train. I can hear a small whistle in one of the others. Either I'm going back to filtrete or I will try to put some tape or weatherstripping around what I have. PITA
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:32 am to Will Cover
they fit in the attic -here's the deal they market them as 6 month filters but keep in mind the surface space is the same so they are only thicker.
Once the surface space fills -air flow is restricted.
Also consider the path through 6 inches instead of 1 inch will reduce intake flow- if the air handler was not designed to accommodate this type of filter it may not be best to retrofit. Most AC guys are not engineers.
We have them in our commercial units but change them every 3 months-
Once the surface space fills -air flow is restricted.
Also consider the path through 6 inches instead of 1 inch will reduce intake flow- if the air handler was not designed to accommodate this type of filter it may not be best to retrofit. Most AC guys are not engineers.
We have them in our commercial units but change them every 3 months-
Posted on 8/15/15 at 6:42 am to Will Cover
I would be weary that wil make HVAC work way too hard. I've been told by every inspector and hvac guy in his never the cheapest, never the thickest filter, always mid grade that catches most crap without making unit pull too hard
Posted on 8/15/15 at 7:27 am to Will Cover
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Before I make my way to ACME next week, does anyone know of a place where I can purchase these online? A quick search didn't give me the results I was looking for.
Unfortunately from what I've been told, these special higher merve type filters can only be found at the local A/C place. I don't know why.
I know several people with foamed houses and their Units require these types of filters. They all have to purchase them locally.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:03 am to Will Cover
A/C guy told me the same. I buy 4 inch filters on amazon. I get 5 for $100 and change them every 3-5 months depending on how they look.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:04 am to Will Cover
Cheap filters are the way to go. Don't fall for this.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:12 am to Shaun176
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A/C guy told me the same. I buy 4 inch filters on amazon.
Would you mind sharing with me direct link?
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:13 am to 4WHLN
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these special higher merve type filters
Is this the correct name?
I was told they were "media" filters.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:41 am to Will Cover
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only needs to be changed twice a year.
I use (2) 20"x25"x5", change every 6 months
I buy them off Amazon for $25 ea
AC company wanted $50 ea
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:45 am to MNCscripper
Have you noticed any restriction in air flow? Or any concerns?
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:56 am to East Coast Band
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I think some filters can cause too much air restriction.
I used one of those fancy high dollar filters and it caused my heater to not work properly. The heat exchanger was over heating due to restricted air flow. Replaced filter with a regular mid grade filter and problem solved.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 8:57 am to East Coast Band
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just use the cheap ones and change them out frequently.
I think some filters can cause too much air restriction.
We were told this by our AC guy and I heard a AC guy on the radio talking about AC unit care etc. It was local radio and the DJ asked about filters that the AC guy personally used. He said "the cheap ones". Pleated ones restrict air flow and make the AC work harder. Just sharing.
Posted on 8/15/15 at 9:07 am to Will Cover
No problems
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