FPR Versus MERV Rating – What’s the Difference?
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between the FPR and MERV systems. I’ll also cover how the FPR system rates an air filter, and discuss the best FPR rating to use in your home.
Air Filters
Guides on air filters, air filtration, and how to select the best air filters for your home.
HVAC Air Filter Direction – Which Way Does the Air Filter Go?
In this article, I’ll help you figure out which way the air filter goes in your home’s HVAC unit. I’ll also go over how to check the airflow direction in your AC or furnace.
The Truth About Home Air Filters: 5 Facts You Need to Know
In this article, I’ll go over 5 things about air filters that every homeowner should know. Some of them sound counterintuitive. And some might surprise you.
Furnace Filter Sizes: What Size Air Filter Do You Need?
Choosing the right furnace filter size for your home is very important. It will help maintain your furnace’s efficiency and keep your home’s air clean.
In this article, I’ll go over how to find out what size furnace filter you need. I’ll also give you a few tips and tricks when it comes to changing your furnace’s air filter.
Cut to Fit Air Filters: Everything You Need to Know
If you have a custom-shaped vent, then you don’t need to buy a custom-shaped filter just to keep your home’s air clean.
In this article, I’ll discuss how cut-to-fit air filters will benefit your home, when you should use them, and how easy it is to install them.
Activated Carbon Air Filters – Everything You Need to Know
If you have bad odors in your home, you may find that they’re tough to get rid of. This is where using an activated carbon air filter comes into play.
Electrostatic Air Filters: Everything You Need to Know
Electrostatic air filters are air filters that filter out particles by means of static electricity. In this article, I’ll discuss what electrostatic air filters are, how they work, and in what situation you should use them in your home’s AC or heating system.
MPR Filter Ratings: Which One Should You Use?
Shopping for air filters doesn’t need to be hard. Unfortunately, it is a little more complicated than it should be. With different filter ratings invented by various institutions, it can be difficult to decipher exactly which air filter rating you should use.
In this article, I’ll discuss the MPR rating scale and help you figure out what MPR filter rating you should use in your home’s HVAC system.
Do High-MERV Filters Restrict Airflow?
In this article, I’ll discuss whether higher MERV ratings affect airflow. I’ll also go over how air filter size and efficiency affect airflow.
MERV vs. MPR Rating: What’s the Difference?
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between the MERV and MPR systems. I’ll also cover the differences between MPR ratings, and discuss the best MPR rating to use in your home.
Pleated Versus Non-Pleated Air Filters: What’s the Difference?
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between pleated and non-pleated air filters. I’ll also discuss the factors that you need to consider when choosing an air filter.
Return Vent Filters – Everything You Need to Know
In this article, I’ll go over how return air vent filters work, and when they should be used. I’ll also cover the benefits of using return vent filters, and the differences between supply vent and return vent filters.
Air Filter Guide: What MERV Rating Should You Use?
MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The MERV rating is intended to be used to determine the filter’s ability to remove particulates from air.