Air Filters: Improve Air Quality

Your air filter plays an important role in keeping your home's air clean and your HVAC system running efficiently. Quality filters help capture dust, pollen, pet dander, and other airborne particles before they circulate throughout your home, improving indoor air quality and supporting healthy airflow.

Regularly replacing your air filter can help maintain system performance, reduce strain on your equipment, and keep your cooling system operating at its best.

Lindstrom offers a variety of air filter sizes and efficiency ratings to fit most residential HVAC systems. Not sure which filter you need? Our team can help you select the right size and MERV rating for your home's comfort and air quality needs. Call us today to speak to a Lindstrom Customer Care specialist.

When selecting an air filter, consider:

• Filter dimensions (length × width)
• Filter thickness
• MERV rating
• Airflow requirements
• Allergies or indoor air quality concerns
• Pets, odors, or other household factors

Most filter sizes are printed directly on the frame of your existing filter. If you're unsure, you can also measure the length, width, and thickness of your current filter to confirm the correct size.

Need help finding the right filter? Call Lindstrom and our team can help you select the proper size and filtration level for your system.

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, the industry standard used to measure how effectively an air filter captures airborne particles. In simple terms, the higher the MERV rating, the more particles the filter can trap.

Choosing the right MERV rating depends on your home's specific needs. Factors such as allergies, pets, odors, and overall indoor air quality concerns can all influence which filter is best for you. Lindstrom offers a variety of air filters designed to help improve indoor air quality while maintaining proper airflow and HVAC performance.

Finding the Right Filter Thickness

Selecting the correct filter size is about more than just length and width. It's also important to choose the proper filter thickness to ensure a secure fit and optimal system performance.

Most standard air filters are 1 to 2 inches thick, while media filters are typically 3 to 5 inches thick. The easiest way to determine the correct size is to check the dimensions printed on your current filter's frame. If the size isn't visible, simply measure the filter's length, width, and thickness to find the right replacement.

• MERV 8 Standard household filtration. Good for a family that doesn't smoke, doesn't have pets, and doesn't have bad allergies.
• MERV 11 Homes with pets or mild allergies. A MERV 11 filter reduces pet dander, dust, pollen and other particles that are present in your home.
• MERV 13 Enhanced filtration for smaller airborne particles, including smaller dust particles, dirt, pollen, mold spores, pet dander and more from your home's air. The MERV 13 filter is typically more expensive and will also put more strain on your HVAC system, however the high quality filtration you will get will be well worth it.

Need help identifying the correct filter size or MERV rating? Call Lindstrom and our team will help you find the right filter for your system and indoor air quality needs.