by Josh Thomson | Jan 5, 2019 | FAQ
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, or MERV for short, is a filter rating system devised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to standardize and simplify filter efficiency ratings for the public. The higher the MERV...
by Josh Thomson | Dec 28, 2018 | FAQ, Tutorials
Modern central heating and air conditioning systems generally have the filter located as close to the blower unit as possible. The filter(s) can be located at the base of the air handler/furnace unit, in the cold air return duct located in your ceiling or on your...
by Josh Thomson | Dec 21, 2018 | FAQ
Essentially your air conditioner filter is a collector of dust, dirt, grime and other nasty microscopic things that float around your home. When your heating or cooling system is turned on, it collects these particles to protect your system and clean your home’s air,...
by Josh Thomson | Dec 14, 2018 | FAQ
You wouldn’t buy a brand-new car and expect to never have to put air in the tires, change the oil and check out any unusual noises, would you? In the same way that an automobile requires periodic maintenance for optimal performance, a home comfort system should be...
by Josh Thomson | Dec 7, 2018 | FAQ
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The life of your filter depends on your environment and the type of filter you have installed. To put it simply, there really is no concrete answer to this question. Certain things such as: the number of people who live in your...
by Josh Thomson | Nov 24, 2018 | FAQ
What is a MERV Rating? MERV is an acronym that stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV Rating is a filter comparison system designed by an industry group called the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Simply...
