14x36x1 (Actual Size) APR 1550
Accumulair Replacement Filter
$19.79
- MERV 11 Rating
- Supercharged pleated panel filtering media ideally suited for capturing fine airborne allergens such as dust, smoke, dander, mold, pet dander, and dust mites - attracts particulates like dust to a TV screen.
- Up to 30-times more efficient at capturing allergens than ordinary fiberglass filters.
Heavy duty construction frame prevents airflow bypass.
- AC filters and Merv 11 furnace filters are able to remove mold spores, in addition to pet dander, dust mites debris, lint, dust and pollen in your home's air. Pleated furnace filters and pleated AC filters provide a higher level of protection from indoor air contaminants compared to fiberglass air filters. In contrast to cheap filters, pleated home air filters can effectively trap pet dander, mold and even smoke or bacteria. 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# FA14X36A
- Brand Accumulair
- Size 14x36x1
- Actual 14x36x1
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 |
✓ |