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...
In the world of air filters for homes and office settings, some confusion may remain when it comes to MERV vs. HEPA filters. We’re here to set the record straight so you can make an informed decision to help your...
Short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, MERV is an acronym that essentially rates the effectiveness of a given air filter to trap particulate matter that passes through the filter, which in turn helps reduce pollutants from recirculating back into the...
Home air filters are one of those things most of us only think about when there’s a noticeable degradation in our home’s air quality. Maybe it’s the poor quality of air that comes with pollen season or a nearby wildfire...
Your central AC system keeps you cool and comfortable every summer by moving a lot of air, both inside and outside your home and air conditioner maintenance is important. Inside your home, there is an air handler unit that draws...
If spring cleaning is a rite of passage in your home, you probably have a set routine for what gets cleaned and what doesn’t. One item that may not be on your list is your heating and cooling system’s air...
