What MERV rating does Bryant recommend?
7-8
We typically suggest something around a MERV rating of 7-8 for one or two inch furnace filters. If you or someone in your home have severe allergies and you’d like to improve your filter system contact Bryant Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric & Plumbing for more information.
How do I know what size air filter for my furnace?
The first (and easiest) way to figure out your furnace filter’s size is to check your old air filter for its size. Most air filters have their size printed on the side of the frame. The length, width, and depth of the filter are measured in inches.
How do I know what furnace filter to buy?
The size of your filter will be located on the side of the door on your filter cabinet. The filter must fit snuggly in your furnace.It is important to note that you must have an exact fit for your cabinet -“close enough is not good enough” in these circumstances.
Where is the furnace filter on a Bryant furnace?
You usually find the filter near where the cool air enters the furnace in the cold air return duct or the entrance to the blower chamber or sometimes in both locations.
Is MERV 11 too restrictive?
In most cases, a MERV 11 air filter isn’t too high for residential use. Generally speaking, anything under a MERV 13 air filter should provide very efficient air purification in a home without impacting airflow.
Will a MERV 13 filter hurt my furnace?
MERV 13 air filters are the highest-rated air filters for home use. Any air filter with a rating higher than 13 will restrict air flow to the point of which could cause damage to your HVAC system, resulting in an added expense to fix it.
What happens if you use the wrong size air filter?
When you use the wrong size air filter, or you install it incorrectly, the filter can’t effectively prevent dust from accumulating on the system’s motors and blowers. You’ll end up with a dirty furnace that can’t properly perform, and all of that debris could end up harming the system’s internal components.
Do furnace filters have to be exact size?
Since air filters are most often sold by their nominal dimensions, it is crucial to learn how to properly measure your air filter. When making your purchase, you should order your filter by its nominal size, rather than its actual size.
What MERV is best for home?
between 8-10
In general, the best MERV rating for a home is somewhere between 8-10. These filters will capture a large portion of the airborne particles and improve indoor air quality without making your energy costs rise significantly.
Do higher MERV filters restrict airflow?
Wrong. While the highest MERV ratings are the most effective for air quality, they can harm your HVAC system. A higher MERV rating means a higher resistance, which means less airflow.
Do all Bryant furnaces have filters?
All furnaces, including heat pumps, have filters.
Do Bryant furnaces have filters?
Many filters shipped with Bryant units are made from higher-quality materials than those of the disposable filters found in retail stores. For that reason, true Bryant replacement filters can only be purchased through a Bryant dealer.
Does MERV 11 damage HVAC?
In particular, using an air filter with a MERV rating that’s too high can damage the compressor, heat exchanger, and air conditioner coil. In most cases, a MERV 11 air filter isn’t too high for residential use.
Is there a downside to high MERV filters?
Wrong. While the highest MERV ratings are the most effective for air quality, they can harm your HVAC system. A higher MERV rating means a higher resistance, which means less airflow. When researching HVAC systems, airflow will come up a lot.
Is MERV 13 too restrictive for residential?
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.
What happens if I put my furnace filter in backwards?
When a furnace filter is placed backwards, the fibers can’t do their job properly. This means your furnace has to work harder to generate the same air flow, resulting in increased energy costs. Particles are also allowed to build up irregularly, making the furnace working even harder to draw air.
Should a furnace filter fit tight?
A furnace filter should fit snug inside of your unit. If it is too loose, then air will still come in even while your furnace is running. On the other hand, if it is too tight, you may not be able to remove the filter when it is time to change (if that’s what you decide).
What happens if you put the wrong size filter in your furnace?
The biggest concern when you use the wrong size air filter is that it may not effectively prevent dust from building up on your HVAC system’s motors and blowers. This dirties up your furnace which could affect its performance or possibly harm the system’s internal components, leading to costly repairs or replacements.
What is the most common furnace filter size?
There is not one standard furnace filter size that will fit all models, but the most common filter dimensions are: 10×20. 14×20. 16×24.
Is MERV 11 too high for home?
Is MERV 13 too high for residential?
What MERV rating should I get for home?
Generally, a MERV rating between 6-13 meets the needs of most residences. This range offers a good balance between air filtration, air flow and affordability. If you select an air filter with a MERV 13 rating, it can last up to six months before needing to be replaced.
Will MERV 11 filter hurt my furnace?
How do you get Bryant filters?
For that reason, true Bryant replacement filters can only be purchased through a Bryant dealer. However, keep in mind that some Bryant filters are reusable, and can be washed by hand in cold water.
How do you change a Bryant filter?
How to Replace a Furnace Filter – YouTube