When we set out to build a new construction home, we had a lot of research to do. Having lived in city apartments for the previous 20 years made the job a lot harder. We’d always relied on a ...
MERV ratings are a measure of an air filter's efficiency, calculated through rigorous testing. Air filters are subjected to particles of varying sizes, and their ability to capture these particles ...
Changing your HVAC system air filter regularly is one of the most important things you can do for its longevity, but paying attention to the MERV rating is key.
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Running your furnace, central air, or heat pump probably constitutes a big part of your utility bill. But it’s a small, often inexpensive part—the air filter—that keeps these heating and cooling ...
MERV ratings are a measure of an air filter's efficiency, calculated through rigorous testing. Air filters are subjected to particles of varying sizes, and their ability to capture these particles ...