How to Measure Your Filter
Steps 1 & 2
Measuring Length and Width (L x W). (If your filter is not a square, the smallest measurement goes first).
Step 3
Measure the thickness (Depth) of your filter from front to back.
Step 4
Put Your measurements together (L x W x D).
Actual Size
A filter’s true dimensions.
Example: 19.75” x 19.75” x 1”
Nominal Size
Rounded numbers used by manufacturers.
Example 20” x 20” x 1”
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About 20x23x1 Air Filter
Actual Size:
19 7/8" x 22 7/8" x 3/4"
Product:
P80S.012023-6
MERV 8
Fights:
Dust & Pollen
These 20x23x1 air filters are right-sized for your needs. Choose the MERV rating that suits your lifestyle and breathe cleaner air.
Air Filter Type:
Pleated
FPR Rating:
FPR 5
Quality:
Dust & Pollen
Captured Particle Size:
3-10 Microns
Material:
Pleated
Capacity:
Standard Capacity
MERV Rating:
MERV 8
SKU:
P80S.012023-6
MPR Rating:
MPR 600
GTIN/UPC:
192212008247
Lead Time:
5 Business Day
MERV 8, MPR 600, FPR 5
Fights lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Every 60-90 DaysQualifies for Free Shipping
Fights lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Every 60-90 DaysQualifies for Free Shipping
Pleated MERV 8 Media
Comparable to MPR 600 and FPR 5
Designed for Superior Filtration Efficiency
Made with electrostatically charged synthetic material that draws and captures allergens between 3 - 10 microns, including lint, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, and dust.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Protect your family and loved ones with clean indoor air quality at home. Aerostar filters are a simple and cost effective step towards a healthier home environment, free of airborne allergens and particles that can trigger various allergy and asthma symptoms.
Improve Efficiency and Reduce Cost
An Aerostar furnace air filter helps keep your HVAC unit working efficiently by removing dirt and reducing strain on the motor. When your unit runs properly, it consumes less energy, requires less maintenance and will have a longer life. These factors will have an impact on your utility bill and maintenance costs. It is recommended that you change the filter every 60 to 90 days during normal times of year but increase frequency to 30 days during peak summer and winter months when your unit is working the hardest.
About Aerostar Furnace Air Filters
Aerostar filters are manufactured in the USA by Filtration Group, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of filtration solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The Aerostar brand is known for constantly innovating and improving their technology to help make filtration more efficient, effective and environmentally friendly every day.
About MERV, MPR and FPR Rating
The three rating systems were created by different organizations. MERV is the domestic and international Industry Standard rating system established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers. The other two rating systems were created by 3M and The Home Depot, but all are rating the same filter.
MERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value): As you have already learned, the MERV Rating is the primary rating system used in the industry, both domestically and internationally. Established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, MERV rates a filter’s ability to capture and hold particles and pollutants.
MPR (Micro-Particle Performance Rating): MPR Rating is a rating system developed by 3M. It rates the manufacturer’s Filtrete product line and their ability to capture airborne particles smaller than 1 micron.
FPR (Filter Performance Rating): FPR Rating is a rating system developed by The Home Depot for brands sold through their stores, including Honeywell. It utilizes a color code and number scale (4 to 10) that closely resembles the MERV rating.
What is a MERV Rating?
MERV ratings let you know the efficiency and level of filtration that an air filter can handle under normal circumstances. The higher the MERV rating, the finer the particles are that are filtered our of the air in your home. Many air filter retailers use MERV or a similar rating to rate their air filters.
About MERV, MPR and FPR Rating
MERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value):
MERV Rating is the primary rating system used in the industry, both domestically and internationally. Established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, MERV rates a filter’s ability to capture and hold particles and pollutants.
MPR (Micro-Particle Performance Rating):
MPR Rating is a rating system developed by 3M. It rates the manufacturer’s Filtrete product line and their ability to capture airborne particles smaller than 1 micron.
FPR (Filter Performance Rating):
FPR Rating is a rating system developed by The Home Depot for brands sold through their stores, including Honeywell. It utilizes a color code and number scale (4 to 10) that closely resembles the MERV rating.
FAQs
A 20x23x1 air filter functions as a barrier against contaminants to provide filtration in residential and commercial spaces and maintains clean airflow while protecting HVAC equipment from built-up debris. Pleated filters make your air more breathable and prevent your HVAC unit from getting damaged, if you replace them consistently, when they get dirty.
HVAC technicians recommend replacing 20x23x1 AC filters every 60 to 90 days to improve filtration. If your filter looks dirty, clogged, or discolored, change it more often so it won’t cause HVAC system buildup. Swapping it out during summer or winter when your system works harder will keep it running more efficiently, removing contaminants.
Using a 20x23x1 furnace filter will prevent dust mites, mold spores, pollen, and pet dander from accumulating in your HVAC system ducts and circulating in your airspace, while reducing your exposure to these harmful contaminants. A 20x23x1 furnace filter is also effective for homes with residents who suffer from allergy or respiratory illness symptoms. Selecting a filter with the right MERV rating for your needs ensures you’ll have proper filtration and healthier, cleaner air without restricting airflow.
Before they reach your HVAC system’s components, 20x23x1 AC filters trap airborne particles in their electrostatic pleats. Clogged filters force your HVAC system to work harder, using more energy. Installing a clean AC filter allows your system to function without obstructions or strain, which lowers energy usage. Using the right AC filter lessens the blower motor’s workload and can lower utility bills while extending the lifespan of your HVAC unit.
A 20x23x1 air filter with the right MERV rating for your air quality needs should also match your HVAC system’s capabilities. MERV 8 filters are capable of producing standard filtration, enabling your HVAC unit to trap dust and pollen. A MERV 11 filter works to filter out pet dander and additional allergens for people with allergies and asthma sensitivities. MERV 13-rated filters provide superior filtration as long as your HVAC system can support the additional density.
If you don’t replace your 20x23x1 filter when it gets clogged, dirty, or discolored, it can cause your HVAC unit to get damaged and potentially need expensive repairs or replacement. Your HVAC system could overheat and lead to higher utility costs if you neglect to change it.. Having extra replacement filters on hand will avoid these issues.
Due to their accordion pleats and the dense materials they’re made from, pleated air filters outperform fiberglass filters. They trap harmful particles like dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores, ensuring your air is healthier. Fiberglass filters have to be replaced more frequently, and because of their looser weave, they let more allergens and contaminants pass through them. When you use a pleater filter with a higher MERV rating, you’ll have cleaner, more breathable air, protect your HVAC system, and need fewer filter changes.