Sales: 1.888.645.0878
en-CA
Canada - English
English
selectedCheck



Air Filters

Filter Finder

nominal dimensions

Global Industrial Koch

UNDERSTANDING MERV RATINGS: CHOOSE THE RIGHT FILTER

MERV Rating Range

Provides Resistance to:

Typical Applications

MERV 1-4

Pollen, Dust Mites,Clothing/ Carpet Fibers

Minimal Residential Filtration, Standard AC Units (Window/ Wall)

MERV 5-8

Mold Spores, Human Hair,Mold/ Plant Spores, Pet Dander, Cement Dust, Bacteria, Hair Spray

Commercial / Industrial Workplaces, Higher Demand Residential, Paint Booth Inlets

MERV Rating Range

Provides Resistance to:

Typical Applications

MERV 9-12

Auto Emissions, Lung Damaging Dust, Insecticide Dusts, Smog, Bacteria, Legionella, Welding Fumes

Peak Demand Residential Zones, Higher Demand Commercial, Hospitals

MERV 13-16 / HEPA

Burning Wood, Tobacco / Cooking Smoke, Smog, Bacteria/ Viruses

Peak Demand Commercial Zones, Hospital Surgery Zones, Patient Care, Smoking Lounges

Particle Particle