The Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) is the standard comparison of an air filter’s efficiency. The MERV scale ranges from 1 (least efficient) to 16 (most efficient) and measures a filter's ability to remove particles from 0.3 to 10 microns in size.
According to the EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.* That’s why a Carrier pleated air filter can help provide cleaner, healthier air inside your home by filtering out select airborne pollutants that flow through the filter, including household large dust particles, pollen, dust carriers and most pet dander, odor and smog. Fits all standard brands
Changing your filter every 3 months not only keeps your indoor air cleaner but also helps optimize the performance of your home comfort system, potentially saving you energy and money.
Walking down the aisle of your local big box home improvement store, you’ll find HVAC system air filters in a large variety of shapes and sizes. From basic, flat fiberglass filters to pleated box-type filters and everything in between, there...
When it comes to choosing air filters for your home HVAC unit, two things are critical: picking the right filter and maintaining a regular filter replacement schedule. To the first point, many people ask, “what MERV rating do I need...
What is a MERV filter? Short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, a MERV rating is a designation given to air filters to indicate how well the filter can handle various sizes of airborne particles found in homes. In general, the...
