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re: Do you buy the one month air filter or the 3 month air filter?
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:11 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:11 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I buy the cheapest at Home Depot and change it every 30 days. Our AC guy said whatever you are doing, keep doing it since the unit was so clean when we changed it out.
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Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:14 pm to Byrdybyrd05
1 month. 3 month in winter and 1 months during peak summer. The higher the rating filters strains your A/C.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:17 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Put them on your Amazon subscription, set them up for once a month delivery.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:19 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I buy the cheapest 3M (3 pack is like $10)
Change it in March, June, August and November
Change it in March, June, August and November
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:43 pm to AtticusOSullivan
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All that dust collected is just more filter material.
This is actually true. The dirtier your filter is the more it filters - all the way until it filters 100% and doesn’t let anything through.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 8:51 pm to Byrdybyrd05
A guy who worked on the AC in my house recommended against getting really “good” ones. He said the AC unit would struggle to pull air through it even on day 1 and it would just get worse over time. He recommended going cheap and switching monthly.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:01 pm to Cosmo
quote:This is the way.
I buy the cheapest 3M (3 pack is like $10)
Change it in March, June, August and November
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:03 pm to BobABooey
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recommended going cheap and switching monthly
This is what I do
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:06 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I have read these high MPR/MERV models make your ac work harder.
I backed off using those...ACs are damn expensive these days...
I backed off using those...ACs are damn expensive these days...
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:07 pm to BayouBandit24
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I recently bought one by K&N that is reusable. You just hose it off when it’s dirty. Haven’t got to that point yet, but seems to be working goo
We had one at work. It started smelling musky after a year. Just letting you know.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:14 pm to tigeraddict
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Change it when it gets dirty.
+1
Stuff like this doesn't work on a calendar, it's about when it gets dirty. And that depends on individual situation.
Check it once a month until you get a feel for it. Replace when dirty.
And as others said, high high MERV is going to restrict air flow - that might cause problems and/or lower the efficiency. I go cheap, good enough for me.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:39 pm to MidWestGuy
I run mine 6 months then flip them over and run another 6 months. After the first 6 months only one side is dirty. Might as well use both sides.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:42 pm to BayouBandit24
You should use their cleaning solution before rinsing with running water. I bought two, so as I clean one I can use the other one allowing the washed one to thoroughly dry.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:42 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I spread em and get wild
Posted on 10/15/23 at 9:51 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I use a woosh air smart filter. It measures pressure drop and just sends one when needed. Pretty awesome
Posted on 10/15/23 at 10:09 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Christ man, your time has value. Filters vary in their longevity based on a number of factors, but having to go into the attic every 30 days vs. every 60+ ish days in Texas is worth extended life filters.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 10:11 pm to TigerFanatic99
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You're supposed to change those?
Nah, just turn it around to use the other side if it gets a little dirty
Posted on 10/15/23 at 10:14 pm to BobABooey
My AC guy told me the same thing. He saw I had a pleated filter and he asked me" Do you sleep with your head under a blanket?". He said it made your unit work much harder. Buy spun fiberglass and keep them changed.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 10:26 pm to bovine1
Women insist baws buy ULTIMATE POWER MERV 33,000 filters. You should only buy filters for your unit that match the recommended MERV rating. If it's MERV11, buy MERV11.
Posted on 10/15/23 at 10:36 pm to Byrdybyrd05
My AC guy said buy the cheapest one they have and change it monthly. He said those thick super HEPA whatever the hell make your AC work harder.
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