How do I find the size of my AC filter?
The easiest way to identify your AC filter size is to remove the existing filter from its slot and examine the frame of the filter. Usually, the filter size is printed along the edge of the filter’s frame.
What are the sizes of AC filters?
Standard air filter sizes include:
10X20 | 14 X 20 | 20X20 |
---|---|---|
12X12 | 14X24 | 24 X 24 |
12X20 | 14X25 | 20X24 |
12X24 | 14X30 | 20X25 |
12X30 | 15X20 | 20X30 |
Does air filter have to be exact size?
Since air filters are most often sold by their nominal dimensions, it is crucial to learn how to properly measure your air filter. When making your purchase, you should order your filter by its nominal size, rather than its actual size.
How do I know what size air filter I need without a filter?
If your old air filter doesn’t have the measurements printed on its side, then you can measure the filter. Use a measuring tape to measure the length, width, and depth of the air filter. Keep in mind that the actual size of the air filter will be smaller than the nominal size of the air filter.
What is the most common AC filter size?
What Are the Most Common Air Filter Sizes
- 20 x 25 x 1.
- 20 x 25 x 4.
- 16 x 20 x 1.
- 16 x 25 x 4.
- 20 x 30 x 1.
- 12 x 12 x 1.
- 14 x 14 x 1.
- 14 x 20 x 1.
What size air filters do apartments use?
If you’re looking for a reliable quality air filter, and you have no special circumstances, then we recommend starting with the MERV 8, or even a MERV 11. However, if you have a newborn baby or allergies, then we recommend at least a MERV 11, or maybe a MERV 13, depending on your needs.
Can I use a bigger air filter?
Not typically. The best air filter is the one that fits your HVAC unit correctly. You won’t benefit from a larger air filter if it doesn’t even fit into the wall. Make sure you measure your air filter to find the one that fits best.
Are all car air filters the same size?
Air filters are specific to engine size, and each model of a car can have various engine sizes, so be extra careful when you are looking up this information. You can find this information in your car owner’s manual or online.
What are the most common HVAC filter sizes?
Currently, the most common size furnace filters are 10×20. But should your system need custom sized air filters, note that we offer custom sizing ranging from 8 x 24 x 1 to 25 x 30 x 1.
What happens if you use the wrong size AC filter?
When you use the wrong size air filter, or you install it incorrectly, the filter can’t effectively prevent dust from accumulating on the system’s motors and blowers. You’ll end up with a dirty furnace that can’t properly perform, and all of that debris could end up harming the system’s internal components.