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re: Best Air Filter Service?
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:10 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
Posted on 8/9/23 at 12:10 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
quote:
I guess what I should be asking: is there a way to find out what my unit is currently capable of right now and if so, where do I find out? The furnace I have came with the house, so I have no idea what I'm looking for.
I wouldn’t worry about it too much. If your filter return grills accommodate 1 inch thick filters your best bet is use a spun fiberglass MERV 4 filter and change it monthly. Like these LINK. Those will have minimal restriction on air flow to the furnace/air handler. You can spray the filter with Web filter charger to help it better attract particulate matter. LINK
Remember the main purpose of the filter is to protect the HVAC equipment not improve IAQ for the occupants. If your system can accommodate a 2 inch, 4 inch or 5 inch thick filter then as stated by others you can use a higher MERV pleated or media filter, MERV 8 or maybe higher, with minimal airflow restriction to the equipment, while also improving IAQ for the occupants.
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Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:41 pm to CrawDude
Orange and white merv 8 media
That media is tacky and really does well on all dust. When i changed out my 22 year old system last year, the blower wheel could not have been cleaner and I never touched it outside of replacing the ICM motor twice. I get that stuff precut from a local filter house and buy about two years worth at a time. I did cut some black foam tape and put on the filter grilles face that the metal rack sits against for increased sealing. You can probably beat the Amazon price.
That media is tacky and really does well on all dust. When i changed out my 22 year old system last year, the blower wheel could not have been cleaner and I never touched it outside of replacing the ICM motor twice. I get that stuff precut from a local filter house and buy about two years worth at a time. I did cut some black foam tape and put on the filter grilles face that the metal rack sits against for increased sealing. You can probably beat the Amazon price.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 1:58 pm to RaginCajunz
quote:You should see the "Bidet" thread in the OT. lol
I'd equate it to a service that ships me a roll of toilet paper every other day.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:00 pm to i am dan
quote:
They make permanent metal ones don't they?
I believe they're quite a bit more expensive than the disposable ones, but you just wash them off to clean them and put them back in.
Found some on Amazon. Not sure what to think about them though.
Amazon Link
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:02 pm to LEASTBAY
quote:Right. I know you can get them on the cheap, but there are varying differences in how well they perform.
Doubt any of these places beat Home Depot. I think I pay $4 or $5 for 24x30
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:02 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
Yeah, figured someone would chime in who've tried them out...
My neighbor, in the HVAC business, traded me a big case of filters for some tomatoes out of my garden.
I don't have to worry about filters for a little bit..
My neighbor, in the HVAC business, traded me a big case of filters for some tomatoes out of my garden.
I don't have to worry about filters for a little bit..
This post was edited on 8/9/23 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 8/9/23 at 2:35 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
quote:
differences in how well they perform.
Right but are we talking about air flow or trapping more due to being restrictive. I use the cheapest ones and they barely get dirty likely because I run a few hepa filters in the house. My carrier also uses 2 huge accordion air filters inside of the unit.
Posted on 8/9/23 at 3:20 pm to Ponchy Tiger
quote:
Why do you need a service? Pick up a pack of of filters and change them once a month.
this ^^^^^^^
but if you really need a guy to replace them for you, give me a call. for $350 a month i will buy the filters myself and change them for you regularly
Posted on 8/10/23 at 8:25 am to keakar
quote:I don't need a service dweeb. I want a service.
but if you really need a guy to replace them for you, give me a call. for $350 a month i will buy the filters myself and change them for you regularly
Tell me you take no liberties in life.
Posted on 8/10/23 at 8:38 am to Tigers4Lyfe
quote:
I don't need a service dweeb. I want a service.
Tell me you take no liberties in life.
Ignore him. He was abused as a child.
Posted on 8/10/23 at 9:47 am to TDTOM
quote:I think he's stupid enough to think I'm looking for someone to come change out my filter when most here understand I'm speaking about a routine mail order delivery service such as Amazon's Subscribe & Save.
Ignore him. He was abused as a child.
This post was edited on 8/10/23 at 9:49 am
Posted on 9/19/23 at 11:35 am to TDTOM
quote:Holy shite. A 5" filter?
24x24x5
Posted on 9/19/23 at 7:53 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
I buy mine from discountfilters.com
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