{"id":7864,"date":"2024-02-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/?p=7864"},"modified":"2024-04-05T11:21:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T18:21:42","slug":"the-barron-guide-to-merv-filters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barronheating.com\/blog\/the-barron-guide-to-merv-filters\/","title":{"rendered":"The Barron Guide to MERV Filters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve probably heard the term \u201cMERV\u201d used before in a variety of contexts, from hospitals to schools. It\u2019s a rating that can help customers understand how powerful or effective their filters are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been interested in air filtration technology or MERV filters in Bellingham, then you\u2019ll want to understand what it means to ensure you\u2019re not getting sold a product that doesn\u2019t work. It can be pretty disappointing to spend money on an air filter, only to find out that the rating isn\u2019t high enough to provide you with important filtration services that you were looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid situations like this and more by walking through MERV technology with us one piece at a time. Then, make sure you call our team for any air quality support you require or concerns you might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does MERV Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MERV isn\u2019t a type of filter, it generally refers to the efficiency level of a filter. MERV stands for minimum efficiency reporting value, <\/em>and it corresponds to a scale of how powerful your filtration unit might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, a filter with a MERV rating of 5 will only capture about 20% of indoor pollutants and contaminants that plague your air. In comparison, a MERV filter of 16 is almost at the level of a HEPA-grade filter which is what\u2019s used in sterile environments like hospitals and surgical wards. HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air<\/em> which denotes just how powerful and effective these units are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you choose which filter to purchase, and where does a conventional air filter stand on the MERV rating scale? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll get to next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common MERV Ratings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to invest in the cleaning and filtration of your indoor air, then you\u2019ll want to purchase a MERV filter that can meet your demands. Here is a guide on how to choose a great filter that can do what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n