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Costco Members: 2-Pack 3M Ultra Allergen Reduction 4" Deep Pleat HVAC Filters
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 2-Pack 3M Ultra Allergen Reduction 4" Deep Pleat HVAC Filters (Select Sizes) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free.
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Available Sizes:
Thanks to Community Member 00dahc for sharing this deal.
Available Sizes:
- 20 x 25 x 4
- 16 x 25 x 4
- 16 x 20 x 4
- 20 x 20 x 4
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
- $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 1/1/25 through 1/31/25. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member.
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 2-Pack 3M Ultra Allergen Reduction 4" Deep Pleat HVAC Filters (Select Sizes) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member 00dahc for sharing this deal.
Available Sizes:
Thanks to Community Member 00dahc for sharing this deal.
Available Sizes:
- 20 x 25 x 4
- 16 x 25 x 4
- 16 x 20 x 4
- 20 x 20 x 4
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
- $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 1/1/25 through 1/31/25. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member.
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That is an uninformed rule of thumb that in many times couldn't be further from the truth.
The biggest factor in static pressure or pressure drop for a filter is the surface area of the filter. Generally, more pleats = higher surface area, but filter depth and design is also part of the equation.
Don't believe me? Here is a link to a very in depth study proving this. Among 3M filter lineup, the filtrete 1900 MERV 13 performs the best, while the filtrete 600 MERV 7 has the highest pressure (tied with filtrete 2400 MERV 14).
They also tested a variety of filter manufactures across MERV ratings in 1" and 2" depth and confirmed there generally is no correlation between MERV ratings and pressure. The MERV 13 Rated filters actually provided the best performance, and generally the filter depth or number of pleats has been found to be highly correlated to HVAC pressure (thicker / more pleats = better).
With that said, there are also many exceptions to that rule and deviations not only between manufacturers but also between product offerings if the same manufacturer. However, what they did find is that the filters performed within the pressure drop ratings provided by the manufacturer for that filter.
Long story short, the most important thing is to find the rating of your HVAC system for Pressure drop vs CFM / airflow and ensure you are getting a filter that meets the design loads. Feel free to put in a HEPA filter as long as it meets your requirements.
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That is an uninformed rule of thumb that in many times couldn't be further from the truth.
The biggest factor in static pressure or pressure drop for a filter is the surface area of the filter. Generally, more pleats = higher surface area, but filter depth and design is also part of the equation.
Don't believe me? Here is a link to a very in depth study proving this. Among 3M filter lineup, the filtrete 1900 MERV 13 performs the best, while the filtrete 600 MERV 7 has the highest pressure (tied with filtrete 2400 MERV 14).
They also tested a variety of filter manufactures across MERV ratings in 1" and 2" depth and confirmed there generally is no correlation between MERV ratings and pressure. The MERV 13 Rated filters actually provided the best performance, and generally the filter depth or number of pleats has been found to be highly correlated to HVAC pressure (thicker / more pleats = better).
With that said, there are also many exceptions to that rule and deviations not only between manufacturers but also between product offerings if the same manufacturer. However, what they did find is that the filters performed within the pressure drop ratings provided by the manufacturer for that filter.
Long story short, the most important thing is to find the rating of your HVAC system for Pressure drop vs CFM / airflow and ensure you are getting a filter that meets the design loads. Feel free to put in a HEPA filter as long as it meets your requirements.
https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/Get...ntId=27687 [ca.gov]
My HVAC is made for 3.75" wide, not easy to find in a store. 20x25x4 is already out of stock, but 16x25 is still available.
Reference dimensions
16in. x 25in. x 4in.: 15.8 in. W × 24.5 in. L x 3.75 in. H/D
Weight: 1.93lb.
20in. x 25in. x 4in.: 19.8 in. W × 24.5 in. W × 3.75 in. H/D
Controversy over airflow resistance, and the related peace-of-mind issue, can be avoided by doubling the filter area (going to 2x smaller filters is an option). For any with the room and handy with snips and flangers (or willing to try), it's not a hard a job. But still have to remember to change the filters lol.
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CR's take: Another good performer, the 4-inch-thick Filtrete Healthy Living Ultra Allergen 4 MPR1550 capably removes dust, pollen, and smoke with the HVAC system running on both its highest and lowest fan speeds, earning very good ratings. This filter provides nearly unrestricted airflow. Filtrete recommends that you replace this filter once a year, and at $29 per filter, that makes it one of the more economical filters in our tests.
CR's Buying Guide: https://www.consumerrep
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4" depth filters should have enough surface area to be fine. Your system may vary, measure differential pressures to be sure.
CR's take: Another good performer, the 4-inch-thick Filtrete Healthy Living Ultra Allergen 4 MPR1550 capably removes dust, pollen, and smoke with the HVAC system running on both its highest and lowest fan speeds, earning very good ratings. This filter provides nearly unrestricted airflow. Filtrete recommends that you replace this filter once a year, and at $29 per filter, that makes it one of the more economical filters in our tests.
CR's Buying Guide: https://www.consumerrep
That is an uninformed rule of thumb that in many times couldn't be further from the truth.
The biggest factor in static pressure or pressure drop for a filter is the surface area of the filter. Generally, more pleats = higher surface area, but filter depth and design is also part of the equation.
Don't believe me? Here is a link to a very in depth study proving this. Among 3M filter lineup, the filtrete 1900 MERV 13 performs the best, while the filtrete 600 MERV 7 has the highest pressure (tied with filtrete 2400 MERV 14).
They also tested a variety of filter manufactures across MERV ratings in 1" and 2" depth and confirmed there generally is no correlation between MERV ratings and pressure. The MERV 13 Rated filters actually provided the best performance, and generally the filter depth or number of pleats has been found to be highly correlated to HVAC pressure (thicker / more pleats = better).
With that said, there are also many exceptions to that rule and deviations not only between manufacturers but also between product offerings if the same manufacturer. However, what they did find is that the filters performed within the pressure drop ratings provided by the manufacturer for that filter.
Long story short, the most important thing is to find the rating of your HVAC system for Pressure drop vs CFM / airflow and ensure you are getting a filter that meets the design loads. Feel free to put in a HEPA filter as long as it meets your requirements.
https://efiling.energy.
edited some wrong stuff out.
Just avoid bottom of the barrel brands like "Filterbuy" as 3rd party testing consistently shows them underperforming their ratings.
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