When it comes to furnace filters there are more and more choices every year. With every new filter, comes more information and more comparisons. But what do you really need to know? You need to understand what each type of filter can accomplish and which style fits your needs. Pleated furnace filters are starting to dominate the market, and for good reason. They are excellent at creating a healthy environment for your family and are very cost-effective. What is a Pleated Furnace Filter? A pleated furnace filter is a filter in which the filtering material has been folded into pleats. This increases the overall surface area that is available to catch dangerous particulates such as mold, dust mites, smoke, dust, and dirt. They vary in depth from one to six inches. Almost every residential furnace will require either a one or two inch pleated furnace filters. Why are Pleated Furnace Filters the Best Choice? A pleated furnace filter helps prevent your furnace or air conditioner from building up with damaging dust particles. These particles can build up and eventually ruin the fan motor. The small expense of pleated furnace filters is far more cost effective than replacing a fan motor. It is also important to keep in mind that regular filters, with less surface area, are only able to filter out larger particulates. This means that the finer particulate matter will still eventually break down your furnace. Pleated furnace filters, on the other hand, will filter out smaller particulate matter as well as the larger matter. That is why a pleated furnace filter is a much better choice than a generic filter. What are the Different Styles of Pleated Furnace Filters? There is several different styles of pleated furnace filters that homeowners have to choose from. The first is a standard pleated furnace filter. They have a layer of wire mesh on one side to ensure that the filter keeps its shape when air passes through it, otherwise the force of the air could collapse it. The mid-grade pleated furnace filter has no wire mesh at all. The materials used to filter the air are strong enough to withstand everyday usage. Often, the mid-grade pleated furnace filters have the ability to filter out finer particulate than the standard style. Finally, there are electrostatic pleated air filters. These are the top-of-the-line regarding air filters. They can capture even the tiniest of allergens and mold out of the air. A variety of expensive electrostatic pleated furnace filters can be cleaned and reused. While there is higher upfront cost for them, they save a lot of money over time because you will only need to buy one filter and clean it when needed; instead of buying a new pleated furnace filter every few months. It doesn't matter if you choose a standard pleated furnace filter or a top-of-the-line pleated furnace filter, they are all a much better choice both financially and functionally than any other type of furnace filter.

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Quality Furnace Filters sells high quality MERV 8 and MERV 12 furnace filters. If you need a custom furnace filter we can build them to suit your needs.