When it comes to keeping your home's air clean and healthy, the type of air filter you choose is essential. The Food and Drug Administration recommends air filters that can remove at least 99.97% of airborne allergens and contaminants, including mold spores and dust that are as small as 0.3 microns. One of the best air filters for household ovens is the MERV 8 HVAC pleated AC oven filter. This filter will help you breathe healthy indoors.
If you suffer from allergies, a Health Shield air filter is a must. Pet dander is small, so a MERV 8 filter may not be enough for allergy sufferers, and fiberglass filters are certainly not recommended. For those with allergies, the MERV 13 Health Shield filter is the best option. If you don't suffer from allergies but have pets, the Essential+ filter will work well for you.
The best filters trap indoor contaminants such as dust, pet dander, and pollen, helping to clean the air in your home. Washable filters tend to work in the opposite way of fiberglass filters, as they let the larger particles through and filter out the smaller ones. A permanent oven filter solves one of the biggest problems with HVAC maintenance by eliminating the need to remember to buy new filters. MERV values vary by media type and size, and are not consistent across filter brands and applications.
If you are looking for an easy-to-install air filter for your home, Filtree is a great option. With a MERV rating of 2 to 3, these filters are good for people who don't have pets or respiratory problems, as they do very little to clean the air. For those with existing respiratory conditions or pets, a Second Nature Health Shield (MERV 1) filter or an equivalent level is recommended. Air filters also help keep oven coils and heat exchangers clean, which can extend the life of the oven and keep it running efficiently.
Coarser filters are better equipped to prevent dust, pollen and other allergens from entering the air you breathe at home. All disposable filters have a replacement program recommended by the manufacturer, but how often you should replace the oven filter depends on usage and lifestyle factors. Sometimes you need to spend a little more to get the best air filter for your home air conditioner, especially if you have more than one furry pet. The MERV 5 rating qualifies this filter as a step up from the most basic oven filters available.
These medical and industrial grade air filters are expensive and are not always designed for home use. To make sure you get the right fit, take out your current air filter and check the size printed on the frame.
