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Bookmark or Share- What is a MERV rating? | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyMinimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs, report a filter's ability to capture larger particles between 0.3 and 10 microns (µm). The rating is derived from a test method developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) [see www.ashrae.org].
- Which MERV Rating Is Right for Your Home's Air Filters? - Bob VilaWhich MERV-rated air filter should you be using? Here's what MERV ratings mean, and which rating you should aim for at your home.
- MERV Rating Chart: Understanding 1-20 MERV Rating (For Filters)MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The rating was devised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to answer one question: Which air purifier is the most effective?
- MERV Ratings Explained: What They Are and Why They MatterMERV ratings tell you how effectively an air filter traps particles. The right MERV rating depends on your indoor air quality needs and HVAC system’s capabilities. Filters in the MERV 5-8 range are ideal for most residential homes, while MERV 9-12 filters offer improved air quality for allergy sufferers.
- MERV Rating - What is a MERV rating? | A Guide to MERV Chart - LakeAirA MERV rating is a numerical rating system developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to rate the effectiveness of air filters. The MERV rating system goes from 1 to 16, with the higher numbers representing filters that can remove smaller particles from the air.
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