What Does the Merv Rating Mean

What is the difference between MERV 10 and MERV 11?

A MERV 9 will trap less than 50% of particles sized 1.0-3.0 microns, MERV 10 will stop up to 64%, MERV 11 will get up to 79%, and MERV 12 is capable of catching up to 89%.

What does MERV 11 filter mean?

A MERV 11 filter traps all that stuff plus pet dander, smoke, smog, and airbornes from coughs and sneezes. A MERV 11 is a must if you have kids or pets. It will filter out a lot of the most common air pollutants and irritants. Allergy sufferers definitely need one of these too.

What is a MERV 11 furnace filter?

MERV 11 rated air filters have a filtration efficiency of a little over 90%, making them highly efficient. MERV 11 furnace filters effectively trap pollen, dust, lint, dust mites, and mold, along with smoke, pet dander, smog, auto emissions, bacteria, and other such fine particles.

How long do MERV 11 filters last?

The basic recommendation for furnace filters replacement is every 3-4 months for MERV 8, every 6 months MERV 10 and 11 and every year for MERV 16. There are other several factors to consider when determining when to change your home air filter.

How often should MERV 13 filters be changed?

For Merv 8, 11 and 13 filters, we recommend that you change your filter at least every 3 months, however changing your filter every 2 months provides better filtration which provides healthier and cleaner air in your home.

Is MERV 14 too restrictive?

MERV 14 is too strong for most home HVAC systems.

An excellent home filter is the MERV 13 Titanium. And these are some of the best on the market. Explore our MERV 13 Titanium filters to find a size that fits your home.

What MERV rating does Lennox recommend?

We advise buying no less than a MERV 13 if the system allows for it.

What MERV rating does Goodman recommend?

With Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) ratings of 11 or better, Goodman furnace filters are built to keep the air quality of your home at optimum levels. Goodman filters will trap air particles like pet dander, dust, dust mite debris, smoke, auto emissions, pollen and mold spores.

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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