14x18x2 (13.5x17.5x1.75) APR 650
Accumulair Replacement Filter
$10.55
- MERV 8 Rating
- Each filter lasts up to 3 months.
- Electrostatic charge captures airborne allergens SMALLER THAN 1 micron including fine dust, smoke, dander, mold, pet dander and dust mites. Also traps most large allergens including pollen and lint.
Will not support the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew or fungi in normal use.
- Merv 8 efficiency rated furnace filters and AC filters can clean your home's air of dust, dust mites debris, lint, pet dander and pollen. Electrostatically charged HVAC filters contain both negative and positive charges in the fibers and are designed to attract airborne particles such as dust to keep your home's air clean. The EPA has named Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as one of the top 5 environmental health risks. Today, people spend almost 90% of their time indoors exposed to air contaminants such as household cleaning products, pet dander, secondhand smoke, mold and more. Change your home air filters regularly to avoid temporary discomfort and the long-term health effects of breathing dirty air.
- Type Furnace Filter
- Item# FB14X18X2
- Brand Accumulair
- Size 14x18x2
- Actual 13.5x17.5x1.75
APR vs MERV
APR
APR stands for Accumulair Performance Rating. This rating has been established by the manufacturer of the Accumulair Filters. This rating exists to demonstrate the different levels of efficiency throughout the Accumulair filter line. Generally speaking, the higher the APR, the better the filter performs in capturing small airborne particles. This rating system is an internal rating system and applies to Accumulair filters only.
MERV
MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It is a number from a test method designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The number is intended to help people compare filters. Generally speaking, a higher MERV rating indicates better filter performance.
Performance Comparison
Merv 6Basic |
Merv 8Good |
Merv 11Better |
Merv 13Best |
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Lint |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dust Mites |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mold Spores |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pollen |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pet Dander |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fine Dust |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Auto Emmissions |
✓ | ✓ | ||
Smoke |
✓ | ✓ | ||
Very Fine Dust |
✓ | |||
Bacteria |
✓ |