What MERV rating is filtrete 1550?

MERV 12
Filtrete MPR 1550 Allergen, Bacteria & Virus Air Filters (4″ – 6″)

Attribute Name Value
Filter Life 12 Months
MERV Rating MERV 12
MPR Rating 1550
Overall Thickness (Imperial) 1 in, 3 in, 4 in, 5 in, 6 in

Do Filtrete filters have a MERV rating?

The Filtrete Advanced Allergen , Filtrete™ Ultra Allergen , Filtrete Micro Allergen , and Filtrete Dust & Pollen are rated as MERV 12, MERV 11, MERV 11 and, MERV 8, respectively. 3M highlights the portion of the ASHRAE 52.2 test that focuses on sub-micron particles with its own performance rating.

What Merv is filtrete?

12
They feature an MPR of 1550 and MERV rating of 12, which is the base level for Filtrete’s highest-end Healthy Living filters. Filtrete Healthy Living 1550 filters are great for reducing a variety of unwanted particles and odors from your air: Dust and lint. Mold spores, pollen, and pet dander.

What MERV rating is filtrete 2200?

MERV 13
Filtrete MPR 2200 Premium Allergen & Home Pollutants Air Filters

Attribute Name Value
Filter Life 3 months
MERV Rating MERV 13
MPR Rating 2200
Overall Thickness (Imperial) 1 in

What MERV rating is filtrete 800?

Filtrete MPR 800 Micro Particle Reduction Air Filters

Attribute Name Value
Filter Life 3 months
MERV Rating MERV 10, MERV 9
MPR Rating 800
Overall Thickness (Imperial) 1 in

Which is better 3M Merv or filtrete MPR?

At 3M we believe MERV only tells part of the story when it comes to your furnace or air conditioner filter. Don’t let the small stuff get you down. A cozy night by the fire. Your favorite furry friend. The scented candle you adore. Simple things make our houses our homes.

How does a 3m filtrete air filter work?

Built to fit air cleaners that use an air filter sized at 20x25x4, this Filtrete Allergen Reduction model from 3M (#1550) reduces up to 97% of dust mite debris, mold spores and pollen from your indoor air for up to one full year. This filter will fit into air cleaner systems from brands including Aprilaire, Honeywell or Trion.

What kind of MERV rating does 1550 MPR have?

1550 MPR has a rating of MERV 12. The higher the MPR, the more microparticles–such as pollen, pet dander, smoke, bacteria and viruses–your filter will capture from the air passing through it

What’s the MERV rating for an air filter?

Many people just want to know “what MERV number do I need to buy?” MERV air filter ratings range from 1 (least efficient captureability) to 16 (very efficient). Many homes use filters with a MERV rating of 1-4 which mostly filter out dust, lint and pollen among other larger, common particles — they do very little to trap small microparticles.