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How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Every Room in Your Home
How to Choose the Right Air Filter for Every Room in Your Home
If the size of your air filter is irrelevant to the room size, you will need to reassess your options. Start by measuring the thickness of your HVAC system. Then... Read more...
Indoor Air Quality Monitor vs. Air Quality Test Kit
Indoor Air Quality Monitor vs. Air Quality Test Kit
Whether to use Air quality monitors or an air quality test kit depends on several factors. If you are looking to set up a system that can track and monitor... Read more...
What Is an Air Quality Test Kit? How to Know What’s in Your Home’s Air
What Is an Air Quality Test Kit? How to Know What’s in Your Home’s Air
Yes, your HVAC air filter can provide useful information about your home's indoor air—but there is an important distinction between looking at the filter and having it professionally analyzed. A... Read more...
Can a Dirty HVAC Air Filter Affect Your Energy Bill?
Can a Dirty HVAC Air Filter Affect Your Energy Bill?
Yes, a dirty air filter can affect your energy bill. When an HVAC filter becomes heavily loaded with dust and particles, airflow through the system can decrease. Your heating or... Read more...
How to Test Home Air Quality: What Your HVAC Filter Can Tell You
How to Test Home Air Quality: What Your HVAC Filter Can Tell You
If you want to know how to test home air quality, your HVAC filter can be a useful place to start. A used HVAC filter collects particles from the air... Read more...
What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Air Filter?
What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Air Filter?
If you don’t change your air filter, it can become loaded with dust and other captured particles, which may restrict airflow and reduce how effectively your HVAC system filters the... Read more...
Can Your HVAC Air Filter Tell You About Your Home’s Air Quality?
Can Your HVAC Air Filter Tell You About Your Home’s Air Quality?
Your HVAC air filter does more than protect your heating and cooling system from dust. Because air passes through the filter as your HVAC system operates, the used filter can... Read more...
Pleated vs. Fiberglass Air Filters: Which Is Better for Your HVAC System?
Pleated vs. Fiberglass Air Filters: Which Is Better for Your HVAC System?
Walk down the filter aisle at any hardware store and you will see two very different products sitting a few feet apart, a thin blue fiberglass panel for a few... Read more...
How to Test Indoor Air Quality at Home?
How to Test Indoor Air Quality at Home?
The air inside your home might be dirtier than the air outside it, and you would never know just by looking around. Dust settles and pollen drifts in through open... Read more...
Does Changing Your Filter Actually Lower Energy Bills?
Does Changing Your Filter Actually Lower Energy Bills?
Swap in a new filter expecting a big drop on your next energy bill, and the reality can feel disappointing. The honest answer isn't a simple yes or no. Changing... Read more...
MERV 13 Air Filters: Are They Too Restrictive for Your HVAC System?
MERV 13 Air Filters: Are They Too Restrictive for Your HVAC System?
Upgrade to a MERV 13 filter, and within a week, some people notice weaker airflow at the vents and start to worry they've broken their HVAC system. Others make the... Read more...
Air Filters for Schools and Government Buildings: A Buying Guide
Air Filters for Schools and Government Buildings: A Buying Guide
If you’re managing a school or government building, you know that keeping the place running smoothly is no small task. One thing that often gets overlooked is the air quality... Read more...
Air Filters for Hospitals: What MERV Rating Do You Need?
Air Filters for Hospitals: What MERV Rating Do You Need?
A hospital operating room isn't allowed to run on a MERV 13 filter, even the best one on the market. Industry standards specify a minimum rating for nearly every room... Read more...
Disposable vs Washable Air Filters: Which Wins?
Disposable vs Washable Air Filters: Which Wins?
Disposable filters have been the default for decades, but washable filters keep resurfacing as the eco-friendly, wallet-friendly alternative. The pitch sounds reasonable: buy the filter once, then rinse it clean... Read more...
10 Common Air Filter Mistakes Homeowners Make
10 Common Air Filter Mistakes Homeowners Make
A brand-new air filter can do less for your air than the one you just pulled out. Wrong size or put in backwards, and it barely matters that it's new.... Read more...
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home
Most people don't think about the air inside their home until something feels off. A family member starts sneezing more than usual, a musty smell shows up near the vents,... Read more...
Air Filter Buying Guide for Homeowners
Air Filter Buying Guide for Homeowners
Buying an HVAC air filter may seem simple at first. You find a filter that looks similar to your old one, choose a MERV rating, and install it. However, choosing... Read more...
MERV 13 Air Filters for Wildfire Smoke & Indoor Air Quality
MERV 13 Air Filters for Wildfire Smoke & Indoor Air Quality
Wildfire smoke can affect more than the outdoor environment. When smoke levels rise, fine airborne particles may enter homes through open doors, windows, small gaps, or HVAC systems that bring... Read more...
Best Air Filters for Allergies and Asthma
Best Air Filters for Allergies and Asthma
If you or someone in your household deals with allergies or asthma, the air inside your home can make a noticeable difference in everyday comfort. Dust, pollen, pet dander, mold... Read more...
What is a MERV rating and why does it matter?
What is a MERV rating and why does it matter?
When shopping for a new HVAC air filter, you may notice terms like MERV 8, MERV 11, or MERV 13 on the product label. While these numbers may seem technical,... Read more...
How to choose the right air filter size for your home
How to choose the right air filter size for your home
Air Filter Sizes Explained: How To Choose the Right Air Filter Size for Your Home If you've ever shopped for a replacement HVAC filter, you've probably noticed dozens of sizes... Read more...
MERV 8 vs MERV 11 vs MERV 13 comparison guide
MERV 8 vs MERV 11 vs MERV 13 comparison guide
MERV 8 vs. MERV 11 vs. MERV 13: Which Air Filter Should You Choose? When shopping for a new HVAC filter, one of the first things you'll notice is the... Read more...
Best Air Filters for Pet Owners
Best Air Filters for Pet Owners
Sharing your home with pets brings companionship, comfort, and joy, but it also means dealing with extra pet hair, dander, dust, and other airborne particles.  Choosing the best air filters... Read more...
Why Is My Air Filter Getting Dirty So Fast? 8 Common Causes
Why Is My Air Filter Getting Dirty So Fast? 8 Common Causes
You installed a clean filter only a few weeks ago, but it already looks gray, dusty, or clogged. So, why is my air filter getting dirty so fast? A dirty... Read more...
How Often Should You Replace an HVAC Air Filter
How Often Should You Replace an HVAC Air Filter?
How often should you replace an HVAC air filter? Discover the optimal replacement schedule, key factors that impact filter life, and expert maintenance advice. Read more...
10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Air Filter
10 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Air Filter
Not sure if your filter is overdue for a change? Learn the top signs air filter needs replacing, common dirty air filter symptoms, and when to schedule your next air... Read more...