caddyroger
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clubs:  |  Furnace air filters
What are some good brand of furnace filters and where do you buy them from? I buy 3m all the time and I was thinking maybe some brands are cheaper but just as good as 3m.
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Lurch77
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| For the average home user just look at the MERV rating. The higher the rating the more efficient at removing airborne particles. It can get a whole lot more complicated than that, but as I said for the average homeowner just compare price and rating. Definitely go with a good pleated type, skip the generic fiberglass.
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caddyroger
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clubs: | I use merv 11 or higher. Would other brands be just as good as 3m?
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Lurch77
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+44.88-87.89 | As far as filtering efficiency goes, yes, other brands with the same MERV rating will do as well as the 3M. |
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caddyroger
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jack b
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These are what I use, price here is good, too!
»www.filters-now.com/3mfiltrete.php#3m1000 |
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Hiker 2
Zeus
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Lebanon, NJ | reply to caddyroger
Here is some info on MERV Rating: »www.furnacefiltercare.com/merv-ratings.php
I use a pleated Aprilaire Filter - MERV 13 |
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bent
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Does anyone use these or filters like them: »www.riteair.com/t-boair.aspx ?
They seem like a bargain. More efficient and much cheaper in the long run than disposable filters.
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R4M0N
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Glen Allen, VA
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I just buy the filters-now house brand (accumulair). They fit perfectly and are great quality (inexpensive too). |
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jrs8084
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Statesville, NC
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I do not like washable filters. Unless you have a few to rotate in service, they are just impractical. You have to wash/let dry. Easiest is with the garden hose, but that isn't too practical in winter months. And, you really can't get them clean in the bathtub.
I guess I view disposable filters like paint roller pan liners-the small extra costs is WORTH it. Swap 'em out in a few seconds, and move on. I guess it depends on how you value your time. |
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rex0
join:2002-02-10
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I used the purple 3m ones in my old furnace. Costco sells (or does here) them in 3 packs; in those packs the price per filter is only a buck or two more then the generic ones at hd. That might be the option if you like the 3m ones and have a membership. |
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caddyroger
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| said by rex0  :I used the purple 3m ones in my old furnace. Costco sells (or does here) them in 3 packs; in those packs the price per filter is only a buck or two more then the generic ones at hd. That might be the option if you like the 3m ones and have a membership. I have a Costco membership. They are not available on the their web site.
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rex0
join:2002-02-10 | Hmm they aren't; I'm not sure if they sell them online or if they sell them all year round. I used to buy 6 at a time. At my local warehouse they're usually in the same isle as the light bulbs. |
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PrntRhd
join:2004-11-03
Fairfield, CA | reply to caddyroger
I have been using the blue 3M ones, and get a decent price at Lowes. The size I need is a bit rare and Costco does not carry our size. |
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