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48-Count Filtrete Basic Flat Air Filters (Various Sizes)

$78.70

$131.28

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Lowe's has 2-Pack Filtrete Basic Flat Air Filters (Various Sizes) on sale 24 for $78.72 when you select a quantity of 24 and add to your cart. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member cheapnchong for sharing this deal.

Note: Must purchase a minimum of 24 Filter Packs (48 total filters) for the Bulk Discount to apply. Price will reflect in cart.

About this Item:

Outperforms fiberglass air filters for your furnace, air conditioner or HVAC system
Change filter at least every 90 days for optimal performance of your your furnace, air conditioner or HVAC system
For residential use only

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Written by Edited April 1, 2023 at 02:46 AM by

Lowes is having a 40% off sale on Basic filter. Various sizes available. Free shipping or you can do store pickup for $5 of $20 coupon.

you must by 24 count to get the discount.

e.g. this one [lowes.com] is $3.24 per pack (has 2 filters) or $1.62 per filter.

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Product Name:	Filtrete 16-in W x 25-in L x 1-in Basic Flat Panel 2-Pack Basic Flat Air Filter \| FPL01-2PK-24
Product Description:	Filtrete Basic Air Filters capture large airborne particles. Available as pleated or flat panels, these non-electrostatic home air filters capture lint and household dust. Filtrete 16-in W x 25-in L x 1-in Basic Flat Panel 2-Pack Basic Flat Air Filter \| FPL01-2PK-24
Product SKU:	3829753_3829753
UPC:	51141360041

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That answer is only partially true. The real answer is it depends on your system. There are modern systems that can self adjust the air flow rate to accommodate higher merv filters. However, if you're unsure what system you have, the safest bet is to go with a lower merv.

Hopefully these don't collapse. I once bought a batch at Home Depot, and it was horrible, several of them folded leaving open gaps.

Never. The higher the merv rating also the harder it makes your system works. You just buy the cheaper merv rating 2-3 and replace money without ruining your system

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04-01-2023 at 07:12 PM.

Quote from TalentedHaddock257

Hopefully these don't collapse. I once bought a batch at Home Depot, and it was horrible, several of them folded leaving open gaps.

Yeah, these cheap ones have that issue.

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04-01-2023 at 07:13 PM.

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Don't people suggest using MERV 8 or more?

If you want clean air, yes.

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04-01-2023 at 07:28 PM.

uhhhh, cannot mix and match sizes.

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04-01-2023 at 07:42 PM.

Didn't work for me because I needed 2 different sizes

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04-01-2023 at 08:32 PM.

Another 10% off with military discount.

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04-01-2023 at 08:59 PM.

I change mine about every 3 months (or if it looks particularly dirty. So then.... 12 years worth??

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04-01-2023 at 09:12 PM.

Look at the reviews and pics of the actual item, not worth it even with the 40% off
These are not even pleated (to increase surface area)

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04-01-2023 at 10:56 PM.

I use something like this on my 3 air intakes which feeds my gas furnace and AC

But....... the air goes through a MERV 16 24x24x5" filter right before it goes into the furnace.
These thin/cheapo units keep out the dander, the dogs fur, and other chunky stuff from the MERV16 filter.

Replace the cheapo pre-filters every 3-4 months, the main MERV16 once a year.

Been in use for years.... the airways to the MERV16 are near spotless. After the MERV16, easily could pass a white glove inspection. AC Coils look new.

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04-01-2023 at 11:12 PM.

Doesn't Home Depot sell similar ones for $1.75 a piece without a need to commit to 48 filters? https://www.homedepot.com/p/16-in.../315164978

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04-02-2023 at 01:15 AM.

no pleats, this is junk, years worth of junk

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04-02-2023 at 05:13 AM.

Hi all. I somehow received an extra $33.36 off (when I changed from store pickup to free shipping) for a total of $49.92. It said the extra $33.36 was from "categorylevelspendxg". Any idea what that is? Thanks!

Also, thanks OP!

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04-02-2023 at 06:25 AM.

Use these only if you hate yourself and your HVAC unit.

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04-02-2023 at 11:04 AM.

Quote from bigsaver1

There is balance to be achieved. Something with a rating this low is going to let tons of particulates through, which will eventually foul your A-Coil with dust, hurt your AC efficiency, encourage it to ice over more easily, and require it to be cleaned. Use whatever is recommended by the manufacturer, the whole idea is to not create excessive resistance to airflow, but whatever MFG's recommend, it almost certainly is much, much higher than MERV 2.

Actually, for systems with combined A/C coil & gas furnace the residual dust drops out on the furnace elements which sit first in the path of the returned air, and does not get to the AC coil. First time in the season the heater air usually smells of burnt dust. The AC coils are usually washed by the condensed water anyway, which drains away.

The biggest regret here is the smaller surface area because the filter is not pleated. But replacing these filters slightly more often should do the trick. Ideally one wants 5 inch thick pleated filters, but those cost an arm and a leg.

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04-02-2023 at 12:19 PM.

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Oh what I've always bought merv 8 because I thought it filtered more stuff too like pet dander and dust mites

MERV 8 isn't that restrictive. It's a good balance between air flow and filtration I'd say. These basic filters are going to let a lot of junk through. I guess if all someone is worried about is maximum airflow then go for it. I typically stick with MERV 8.