DOUBLE AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS?

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Hi, I'm a sufferer of summer allergies so I've bought myself a portable air con for £500. The pre-filters are rubbish so I bought foam filters at a MERV rating of 1-4. I've cut to size and placed two (double) at the top and two at the bottom air entries but I still kept in the air con the original pre-filters for structurer support.

Do you think I'm starving my air con of air giving such low MERV rating? We've just started spring so I haven't started using it.

Have you tried doubling or tripling foam filters in your system before?  Thanks I'm in UK

elhigh · Answer

The lower the MERV rating, the poorer a filter you have installed. MERV ratings go as high as 20, at which point you are filtering out individual viruses. Typical household filters are considered top of the line at MERV 12, but they're hard to find and may not be available in a size to suit your application.

Quit messing about with the aircon and get a HEPA filter for your space. That will do a more effective job of getting everything out of your air.

Quit messing about with the aircon and get a HEPA filter for your space.  That will do a more effective job of getting everything out of your air.

y · Answer

Filters much match the units they are put into. Often manufactures will recommend a couple of different type filters that can be used in the machines.

Him · Answer

Its never a good idea to limit airflow through a unit. You will severely shorten the life of the AC unit.

Tavy · Answer

Less hassle to take a pill a day as I do. Problem with hay fever and the cat !!

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DOUBLE AIR CONDITIONER FILTERS?

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