When it comes to air quality, it's important to choose the right air filter for your home oven. The best air filters are those that can remove at least 99.97% of airborne allergens and contaminants, including mold spores and dust that are as small as 0.3 microns. The MERV 8 HVAC pleated air conditioner oven filter is one of the best options for home ovens, helping you breathe healthy indoors. Fiberglass air filters are the cheapest on the market and sometimes cost less than a dollar.
However, they are not recommended by the National Air Filtration Association as they are not very effective. They are not able to filter out enough air without assistance, so HEPA filters are usually installed as part of a system with an included fan. The filter performance rating (FPR) and microparticle performance rating (MPR) are two other scales used to measure air filters. MERV values typically range from 4 to 14, and the filter package tells you what type of contaminants the filter is capable of capturing.
Homeowners should replace their air filters at least three times a year. Pleated filters work to capture an extremely high percentage of large particles and a much larger number of small particles than competing filter types. Pet owners and allergy sufferers will benefit from installing Filter King air filters in their homes. Fiberglass, polyester, washable, pleated and electrostatic filters all offer different air filtering capabilities.
HEPA filters contain incredibly dense filter media and usually require an additional fan to push air through the filter. They also come with an antibacterial coating that reduces the risks of infection by replacing filters. Washable electrostatic filters are metal frame filters that can be washed and reused rather than replaced. Formerly made of cotton, today's pleated filters are made of synthetic polymers that allow efficient filtration and minimize impact on airflow.