Re: adding Merv 8 filter to A/C?

[Guest guest]

Did they not have the size you needed? You can't cut those because the fibers

will get stirred up in the air unless the instructions says it is OK.

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> Today we purchased a new window air coniditioning unit for my room. I also

picked up a Merv 8 filter to add to the a/c unit... If I remember correctly I

should just cut the filter and duct tape it over the air intake grid (taking

around the edges only)but I'm a little confused. The Merv 8 filter is pleated,

should I smooth out the pleats for a better fit over the intake?... and how

often should I change the filter?

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[Guest guest]

I think the filter he recommends is not pleated one. I believe they sell a WEB

filter for using on air conditioners that you can cut to size. Look on WEB

Filter site at there selection.

If there is a Home Depot near you, you can get Filtrete brand " filter fabric " .

It is already flat and plyable and you can put that over anything. It's not

washable so you replace when necessary. The WEB filter he refers to I believe

is wash and reuse one. The Filtrete fabric is not easy to see but is in the

Filter Aile and it's usually sitting flat in a box. You can ask for help if you

can't find it. I put it over my cold air returns to keep dirt from getting into

air system. I just tuck it under edges of vent cover and I can pull it up if I

am having company.

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> Did they not have the size you needed? You can't cut those because the fibers

will get stirred up in the air unless the instructions says it is OK.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks... I'll have to go back and exchange it...

I don't know where my mind was when I purchased this one... I think I just

wanted to get out of there cause I was wearing a mask and my nose was sunburnt

and I was getting a headache...

I thought it was supposed to go over the indoor intake to help keep the coils

clean?

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> > Did they not have the size you needed? You can't cut those because the

fibers will get stirred up in the air unless the instructions says it is OK.

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[Guest guest]

I think it does go over the 'indoor intake' in order to keep coils clean. Yes,

that's my understanding, but the material he recommends I am sure is not

pleated, and it meant to be cut to size. If you can't find that, get the

Filtrete Fabric at Home Depot. I've seen the WEB filter material they advertise

for air conditioners online to order. I have not seen it in store to buy off

the shelf, but perhaps it is there somewhere.

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> Thanks... I'll have to go back and exchange it...

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> I don't know where my mind was when I purchased this one... I think I just

wanted to get out of there cause I was wearing a mask and my nose was sunburnt

and I was getting a headache...

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> I thought it was supposed to go over the indoor intake to help keep the coils

clean?

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[Guest guest]

I found the Filtrete, Room Air Conditioner Filter (Cat. No. 9808)... It says

it's Electrostatically charged and captures dust, smoke particles, mold spores,

pet dander and pollen...and it has the instructions of how to add it to your

existing filter screen... it cost less than $5, lasts up to 2 months and there

is enough material that I'd be able to change it out two more times (so about

six months of coverage in one box)... Oh and it has the American Lung

Association - Health House seal.

Thanks for the suggestion Barb

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> I think it does go over the 'indoor intake' in order to keep coils clean.

Yes, that's my understanding, but the material he recommends I am sure is not

pleated, and it meant to be cut to size. If you can't find that, get the

Filtrete Fabric at Home Depot. I've seen the WEB filter material they advertise

for air conditioners online to order. I have not seen it in store to buy off

the shelf, but perhaps it is there somewhere.

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