18x20x4 (17.5x19.5x3.75) APR 650
Accumulair Replacement Filter
$19.79
- 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 furnace filters and AC filters can remove indoor air contaminants such as pollen, dust, lint, dust mites debris and pet dander. Electrostatic HVAC filters are different than regular home air filters. Negative and positive charges in the filter fibers attract dust and other airborne particles. This helps keep your home's air cleaner and safer for you and your family's long-term health. Up to 90% of our lives is spend indoors, potentially breathing in mold, pet dander, secondhand smoke, household cleaning products and more. This is part of why the EPA named Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as one of the top 5 environmental health risks. Change your home air filters every 90 days or sooner to avoid the short-term and long-term negative health effects of breathing dirty air.
- Type Furnace Filter
- Item# FB18X20X4
- Brand Accumulair
- Size 18x20x4
- Actual 17.5x19.5x3.75
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 |
✓ |