Is there a MERV 16?

MERV, otherwise known as Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is a measurement scale that rates the effectiveness of filters at trapping airborne particles. The scale ranges from 1-16, with 16 being the most effective.

How often do you change a MERV 16 filter?

The basic recommendation for furnace filters replacement is every 3-4 months for MERV 8, every 6 months MERV 10 and 11 and every year for MERV 16. There are other several factors to consider when determining when to change your home air filter.

What is the benefit of a MERV 16 carbon filter?

Highly effective protection against allergens The Carbon Clean 16’s MERV 16 Precision PleatTM helps protect your family from more than 95% of allergy-aggravating particles ranging in size down to 0.3 microns. It helps remove germs like viruses, bacteria and mold.

Is MERV 16 a HEPA?

MERV 16 Air Filtration A MERV 16 rating is one of the highest possible ratings for air filtration systems. These filters have fibres packed very closely together, catching almost as much as a HEPA filter. MERV 16 indicates that it can remove particles at a size of 0.3 to 1 micron with ease.

Is MERV 16 too restrictive?

Minimum Particle Size Filters within a MERV rating of 17-20 are almost never necessary in a residential home. A MERV rating of 13-16 is considered hospital level air quality, so it is unlikely your home needs any more than that.

Do MERV filters stop Covid?

What kind of filter should I use in my home HVAC system to help protect my family from COVID-19? Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERV, reports a filter’s ability to capture particles. Filters with MERV-13 or higher ratings can trap smaller particles, including viruses.

Will a HEPA air purifier remove coronavirus?

When used properly, air cleaners and HVAC filters can help reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a building or small space. By itself, air cleaning or filtration is not enough to protect people from COVID-19.

Will a MERV 16 filter hurt my furnace?

Filters within a MERV rating of 17-20 are almost never necessary in a residential home. A MERV rating of 13-16 is considered hospital level air quality, so it is unlikely your home needs any more than that.