MERV stands for minimum efficiency reporting value, in other words these values represent how efficient filters are at removing contaminates from the air.
We stock furnace filters that range in MERV ratings from MERV 7 through to MERV 15, with MERV 15 being the most efficient and suited for applications that have high filtration requirements.
We have supplied the below guide to work off, the truth is most consumers do not need excessively high MERV filtration levels. High MERV rated filters can also place additional strain on the furnace or air conditioners fan, causing it to slow down and ultimately deliver you less heating or cooling.
MERV 7
This is an entry level air filter rating and suitable for applications that don’t need high filtration. Providing 50% / 69% efficiency for filtering particles 3 / 10 microns in size (such as mold spores, dust mites, pollen, hair spray and cement dust).
Residential
Pet Owners
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 8
A more efficient furnace filter when comparing with the MERV 7 range, capable of filtering up to 85% of particles 10 Microns in size and 70% for particles 3 Microns in size. (such as mold spores, dust mites, pollen, hair spray and cement dust).
Residential
Pet Owners
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 10
The top MERV rating in our entry level furnace filters, capable of filtering up to 85%+ of particles 3 Microns in size, this filter will also filter 50-60% of particles 1.0-3.0 Microns in size. (such as auto emissions, pet dander, mold spores, dust mites, pollen, hair spray and cement dust). This is our most recommended filter for households with no allergy suffers or pets in our entry level furnace filters.
Residential
Pet Owners
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 11
The start of our superior range of furnace and air conditioner filters. Capable of filtering above 85% of particles 3-10 microns in size, and 65% of particles that are just 1 micron in size. Best suited for pet owners and people who have mild allergies and or asthma. This filter provides a good balance between filter efficiency and furnace performance. (Removes; pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Residential – Superior
Pet Owners – Superior
Allergy sufferers
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 12
Capable of filtering above 90% of particles 3-10 microns in size, and 80% of particles that are just 1 micron in size. Best suited for pet owners and people who have allergies and or asthma. This filter grade provides a good option for asthma and allergy sufferers. (Removes; pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Residential – Superior
Pet Owners – Superior
Allergy sufferers – Superior
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 13
Capable of filtering 90% of particles just 1 microns in size! & up to 75% of particles between .30 and 1.0 micron is size, this includes viruses!. This is our highest recommended residential filter option. This filter grade provides a superior option for asthma / allergy sufferers and compromised individuals. (Removes; bacteria, smoke, viruses, pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Residential – Superior
Pet Owners – Superior
Allergy sufferers – Superior
Rural/Dusty Areas
Commercial
Industrial
MERV 14
Capable of filtering 90% of particles just 1 microns in size! & up to 75% of particles between .30 and 1.0 micron is size, this includes viruses!. (Removes; bacteria, smoke, viruses, pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Clean Room
Manufacturing
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Carcinogenic Materials
Hospital Inpatient Care
Surgery
Commercial – Superior
Industrial – Superior
MERV 15
Capable of filtering more than 75% of particles just 0.3 microns in size and 95% of particles 1.0 micron in size! this includes viruses and all bacteria. (Removes; bacteria, smoke, viruses, pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Clean Room
Manufacturing
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Carcinogenic Materials
Hospital Inpatient Care
Surgery
Commercial – Superior
Industrial – Superior
MERV 16 – HEPA
Capable of filtering more than 95% of particles just 0.3 microns in size! this includes viruses and all bacteria. (Removes; bacteria, smoke, viruses, pet dander, pollen, dust and lint, mold spores, smog, vehicle emissions, clothing fibers and hair spray.)
Clean Room
Manufacturing
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Carcinogenic Materials
Hospital Inpatient Care
Surgery
Commercial – Superior
Industrial – Superior