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    About Air Filter Efficiency Ratings
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    Compare MERV rating, efficiency, and particle size to find the right filter for your location—from warehouses and offices to hospitals and labs.

    Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    The most common HVAC replacement filters. Pleats create a large surface area to filter without reducing airflow. The cardboard frame is treated to resist humidity. The galvanized steel grill prevents sagging.
    Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Thick
    20 × 248
    		180UL 9002000000000000001200000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 248
    		180UL 90020000000000000120000000000000
     
    4" Thick
    20 × 248
    		180UL 9002000000000000060000000000000
     

    Long-Life Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Long-Life Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters.
    Last longer than standard reusable filters thanks to a thicker frame and additional mesh layers. The frame also stands up to high airflow without warping. When your filter gets dirty, just wash and reuse it.
    Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Frame
    Ga.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    1" Thick
    20 × 244
    		18240UL 9000000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 244
    		18240UL 900000000000000
     

    Ultra-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Ultra-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    Capture more viruses and finer allergens than high-efficiency filters—these ultra-efficiency filters can even remove contaminants from wildfire smoke and pollution. They have pleats that create a large surface area for filtering without reducing airflow. The cardboard frame is treated to resist humidity, and the galvanized steel grill prevents sagging.
    While these ultra-efficiency filters may make your HVAC system work harder than lower efficiency filters, they’re still easier on your equipment than HEPA filters.
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Thick
    20 × 2413
    		150UL 90020000000000000012000000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 2413
    		150UL 900200000000000001200000000000000
     
    4" Thick
    20 × 2413
    		150UL 90020000000000000600000000000000
     

    High-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. High-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    Trap common allergens such as dander, mold spores, and pollen. These filters balance filtration efficiency and airflow, making them more cost-effective than higher-rated filters.
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		150UL 90020000000000000120000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		150UL 9002000000000000120000000000000
     
    4" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		150UL 900200000000000060000000000000
     

    Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Panel Air Filters.
    Typically used as replacements in HVAC equipment, these panels work as standalone filters or as prefilters to your main filter. They are an affordable choice for protecting expensive filters that catch fine particles.
    Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Thick
    20 × 245
    		180UL Classified
    		1200000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 245
    		180UL Classified
    		12000000000000
     

    Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters.
    Filter, rinse, and repeat. When your filter gets dirty, just wash and reuse it.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Frame
    Ga.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    2" Thick
    20 × 24Not Rated24240UL 9000000000000000
     

    Long-Life Ultra-Efficiency Box Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Long-Life Ultra-Efficiency Box Air Filters, 4 Panels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Long-Life Ultra-Efficiency Box Air Filters, 8 Panels.

    4 Panels

    8 Panels

    Multiple panels maximize filtering surface area for long service life. These ultra-efficiency air filters capture viruses, fine allergens, and even wildfire smoke and heavy pollution. They have a V-shape design and a rigid frame that withstands fluctuations in airflow, such as those created by variable air volume systems. The more filter panels they have, the more filtering surface they have for a longer service life.
    4 Panels
    8 Panels
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Each
    12" Thick
    20 × 2414
    		1800000000000000000000000000000
     

    High-Efficiency Pocket Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. High-Efficiency Pocket Air Filters.
    Deep pockets maximize filtering surface area with minimal airflow resistance. These filters catch common allergens such as dander, mold spores, and pollen. High-efficiency filters balance filtration efficiency and airflow, making them more cost-effective than higher-rated filters.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    15" Deep
    20 × 2410
    		175000000000000000
    20 × 2412
    		17500000000000000
     
    22" Deep
    20 × 2410
    		1750000000000000
    20 × 2412
    		1750000000000000
     
    30" Deep
    20 × 2410
    		17500000000000000
    20 × 2412
    		17500000000000000
     

    Ultra-Efficiency Box Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Ultra-Efficiency Box Air Filters.
    Capture viruses, fine allergens, and even wildfire smoke and heavy pollution with filters built to withstand airflow fluctuations, like those in variable air volume systems. While these ultra-efficiency filters may make your HVAC system work harder than lower efficiency filters, they’re still easier on your equipment than HEPA filters.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    6" Thick
    20 × 2414
    		180UL 90000000000000000
     
    12" Thick
    20 × 2414
    		180UL 9000000000000000
     

    Odor-Removing Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Air Filters. Odor-Removing Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    Carbon granules absorb odors. Pleats create a large surface area to filter without reducing airflow. The cardboard frame won't warp because it is treated to resist humidity.
    Strong Odor Removing—Packed with 15 times more carbon than standard odor-removal air filters to eliminate heavy odors.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Carbon Concentration,
    g/ft²
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Odor-Removing Air Filters
     
    1" Thick
    20 × 247
    		20140—00000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 247
    		20140—0000000000000
     
    4" Thick
    20 × 247
    		20140—0000000000000
     
    Strong-Odor-Removing Air Filters
     
    2" Thick
    20 × 247
    		300120UL 900000000000000
     

    Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters.
    An inherent electrostatic charge attracts dust and particles to these filters. They can be washed and reused.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    1" Thick
    20 × 246
    		180UL 9000000000000000
     

    Mildew-Resistant Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Mildew-Resistant Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    An antimicrobial compound inhibits mildew and mold from growing on your filter. Pleats create a large surface area for filtering without reducing airflow.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Product registration requirements restrict sales to the listed areas.
    Pkg. of 1
    Pkg. of 12
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    2" Thick
    20 × 248
    		Canada150UL 90000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Efficiency Pocket Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Ultra-Efficiency Pocket Air Filters.
    Capture more viruses and finer allergens than high-efficiency pocket air filters. The deep pockets maximize filtering surface area with minimal airflow resistance.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    15" Deep
    20 × 2414
    		175000000000000000
    20 × 2415
    		17500000000000000
     
    22" Deep
    20 × 2414
    		17500000000000000
    20 × 2415
    		1750000000000000
     
    30" Deep
    20 × 2415
    		17500000000000000
     

    Easy-Install Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Easy-Install Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters.
    Magnetic strips on the back of the frame make these filters easy to install and remove. Because you don’t need to disassemble equipment to remove them, they are often used as prefilters on steel air intake louvers, metal cabinets, and metal grid systems. Made of polypropylene, an inherent electrostatic charge attracts dust and particles to these filters. They can be washed and reused.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Frame
    Ga.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    3/8" Thick
    20 × 24Not Rated26180UL 90000000000000000
     

    Long-Life High-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Long-Life High-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    Tight pleats create a larger surface area than standard pleats for a longer life. These filters trap common allergens such as dander, mold spores, and pollen. High-efficiency filters also balance filtration efficiency and airflow, making them more cost-effective than higher-rated filters. Use them in data centers and other locations that require extra-clean air.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    2" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		1750000000000000
     
    4" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		175000000000000
     

    High-Efficiency Box Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. High-Efficiency Box Air Filters.
    Breathe easier with filters that trap common allergens, such as dander, mold spores, and pollen. They're also designed to handle airflow fluctuations, like those in variable air volume systems. Often used in data centers and other environments needing extra-clean air, these filters balance efficiency and airflow—making them more cost-effective than higher-rated options.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    6" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		180UL 90000000000000000
     
    12" Thick
    20 × 2411
    		180UL 9000000000000000
     

    Panel Air Filter Frames

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filter Frames. Panel Air Filter Frames.
    Image of Product. Replacement Clip. Front orientation. HVAC Filter Retaining Clips. Panel Air Filter Frames, For 2" Thick Filters.

    Replacement Clip

    Hold panel filters in place. The frames can be welded together to hold multiple filters. The trade size is the actual size of the frame.
    Frames
    Replacement Clips
    For HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    Frame Material
    Frame
    Ga.
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For 2" Thick Filters
    20 × 24Galvanized Steel16YesRetaining Clips, Sealing Gasket0000000000000020000000000000
     
    Clips
    Image of Product. For 1" and 4" Thick Filters. Front orientation. HVAC Filter Retaining Clips. Panel Air Filter Frames, For 1" Thick Filters.

    For 1" and 4"

    Thick Filters

    Clips—Add clips to attach frames to 1" or 4" filters.
    For Filter
    Thk.
    Finished
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1"Galvanized Steel20000000000000
    4"Galvanized Steel2000000000000

    Cube Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Cube Air Filters.
    Stop dirty air from leaking around the edges of your filter. These filters are self-sealing thanks to the filter material that fully encloses the metal frame. This design also means you don't need separate mounting hardware. These filters also last longer than standard pleated filters because their large surface area traps more particles.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    10" Deep
    20 × 248
    		180UL 9000000000000000
     
    15" Deep
    20 × 248
    		180UL 900000000000000
     
    20" Deep
    20 × 248
    		180UL 900000000000000
     

    Ultra-Efficiency Odor-Removing Pleated Panel Air Filters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Filters. Ultra-Efficiency Odor-Removing Pleated Panel Air Filters.
    Clear the air of fine particles and odors caused by high levels of pollution, such as wildfire smoke. These filters contain carbon granules to absorb odors. Pleats create a large surface area to filter without reducing airflow.
    HVAC Filter
    Trade Size
    MERV Filter
    Rating
    Carbon Concentration,
    g/ft²
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    2" Thick
    20 × 2413
    		18180UL 90000000000000000
     
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