Why Use an Original Equipment Filter for Replacement?

 

1.    The Original Filter is manufactured using North American or European sourced media.  The filter is manufactured under strict quality procedures to ensure every filter meets our high standards.  You will not find gaps where the media meets the frame allowing air to pass without being filtered.

 

2.    Using an Original Filter ensures that the static pressure drop across the filter is among the lowest in the industry.  Lower static pressure filters use less energy when pulling air through the filter.  Several online companies sell replacement filters that have much higher static pressure at rated airflow.

3.    Original Filters are tested by an independent laboratory to ensure you are receiving a MERV 11 or MERV 14 filter.  Many other filters use a substandard media which will not achieve the advertised MERV rating at rated airflow.

4.    The Original Filter has much more media material then most filters on the market.  Using more material means less static pressure drop and longer life due to the increased surface area of the filter.  Count the pleats on your Original Filter and compare that to the other filters on the market.

5.    The Original Filter is sized exactly, for a perfect fit to your cabinet. Other filters may not match your cabinet exactly, allowing unfiltered air past the filter.  They do not contain foam, sponge or fiberglass filler.

6.    The Original Filter does NOT contain any Cellulose.  This is very important because Cellulose sustains mold growth.  Cellulose fibers are held together by glue.  People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) - about 8% of the population - can detect the glue vapors, which can make them very sick.  People with MCS have no problem with our filters.
Our filters do not need anti-bacterial spray on them because they do not allow bacteria to breed due to the content of the fibers.  Anti-Bacterial & Micro ban filters should never be used in a home with small children.  It's like spraying insecticide in your duct work.

7.    The Original Filter is constructed of continuous hydrophobic polyolefin fibers that will not shred or absorb moisture.  The media's unique design features a structured density gradient with an electret charge for higher initial and sustained efficiency.  The media is supported by an open steel mesh and enclosed by a high wet-strength beverage board.  The filter has an Underwriters Laboratories Class 2 rating.

8.    Original filters have minimal printing on the frame.  As a filter manufacturer, we do not want to add ink VOC's to something that is supposed to be filtering the air.  We have looked at many of the replacement filters on the market and they are using 4-color ink with high off gassing capabilities.