| There is quite a bit of information out there | | | | The assortment of types of pleated air filters can |
| through Internet sites, your local yellow pages | | | | be confusing for some consumers as to the |
| phone book, or even from advertisements or | | | | quality and efficiency for your furnace operation. |
| word of mouth for the variety of furnace filters | | | | There are some pleated air filters that contain a |
| available. Once you become a homeowner, or | | | | wire mesh on one side of the filter in order to |
| even a renter of a new home, it is imperative | | | | help maintain the shape and not collapse after |
| that you use a furnace filter that is not only | | | | time from air passing through it continuously. |
| healthy for you and your family, but also | | | | There are some higher-efficiency filters that do |
| cost-effective. | | | | not have this wire mesh since the material that |
| Regular maintenance such as overall cleaning and | | | | they are manufactured with is strong enough to |
| replacing the air filter for your furnace is essential | | | | withstand usage over time. |
| for preventing your furnace or air conditioner | | | | Electrostatic pleated air filters are a high-end |
| from breaking down due to a build-up of dust | | | | furnace filter and are typically more efficient in |
| particles in the fan motor. With a small charge for | | | | removing allergens and dust particles from the air |
| replacement of your filter, you can potentially | | | | as it passes through your duct system. If you |
| avoid the higher cost of a repair bill later. | | | | suffer from allergies then this type of filter is |
| There are a number of benefits for your home | | | | recommended for you, but for those who don't |
| when you make the decision to choose a pleated | | | | worry about household dust or allergens, then a |
| furnace filter. These pleated filters are made from | | | | cheaper pleated air filter will do. |
| material that is folded into pleats and is available in | | | | For those who are environmentally conscience, |
| a number of depth sizes such as 1, 2, 4, 5 and | | | | you can avoid replacing disposable pleated furnace |
| even 6 inches deep. The most common sizes for | | | | filters with a higher-cost lifetime electrostatic air |
| air conditioners and furnaces are either a 1 or | | | | filter that just requires regular cleaning. For some |
| 2-inch depth. | | | | consumers, not only is this a better choice for the |
| By having a filter that is folded into pleats, it | | | | environment, but also eliminates the hassle of |
| increases the entire surface area of the filter and | | | | going out and replacing these filters when the |
| helps extend the life of the filter. Just as any | | | | time arrives. If purchasing one of these filters is in |
| other furnace filter, you will want to monitor | | | | your budget then it can be an easier decision to |
| these pleated furnace filters for any blockage and | | | | make than trying to choose a quality disposable |
| change them regularly according to the | | | | pleated furnace filter for your home. |
| manufacturer's directions. | | | | |