TOH Product Panel &#8211; Best Furnace Filter

This is the largest furnace filter in this review, with dimensions that are 20 inches wide, 25 inches tall, and one inch thick for larger HVAC systems.

– Captures dust, lint, dander, pollen, bacteria, and viruses
– Can be purchased with a smart device that tracks your air quality and tells you when you need to change the filter
– Certified as asthma- and allergen-friendly

10x20x1 AC Furnace Air Filter

– Comes in a two-pack, while the rest of the filters in this review come in a four- or six-pack
– Has the highest per-filter price

Best value

Filtrete

This product from Filtrete includes a pack of six furnace filters at an affordable price.

– Traps unwanted particles while letting clean air through
– Includes a signup for Filtrete’s reminder program that tells you when you need to change your filter
– Doesn’t have any metal in its frame, which means it can be recycled

12x12x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter

– Has the lowest MERV rating in this review of 5, so it can’t trap small particles
– Only designed for residential use

Aerostar

This furnace filter has the highest MERV rating in this review, so even the smallest particles in your home can be captured.

– Has arrows to indicate what direction to install it in
– Its disposable nature makes it more affordable than a washable filter
– From a company that manufacturers filters for residential, commercial, and industrial use

16x25x1 MERV 12 Pleated AC Furnace Air Filter

– Has to be changed as frequently as every 30 days in peak winter and summer months
– Not shipped in wrapping, exposing the filter to dust particles during travel

Nordic Pure

Nordic Pure’s furnace filter is electrostatically charged, making it best for homes with residents who suffer from allergies.

– Available in packs of two, three, six, or 12
– Its electrostatically charged nature is good for homes with smokers
– Its frame is moisture-resistant

16x25x1 Pleated HVAC AC Furnace Air Filter

– The quality of the same model filter has decreased over the years
– Its frame is flimsy, preventing it from keeping the filter in place

FilterBuy

This furnace filter can withstand high temperatures and humidity levels, making it best for people who live in warmer climates or like to keep their house warm.

– Made in the United States
– Has 12 pleats per foot to trap more particles
– Traps 90% of airborne particles