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Takket

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6. a larger filter will strain your supply fan

Reply to DonaldsRump (Original post)

Sun Sep 6, 2020, 12:28 PM

Sep 2020

you will not get as much airflow in your system which will decrease your efficiency. It will cost you more to run the system.

You are probably better off buying a stand-alone room filter. Depending on how large your home is you may need more than one. The large honeywell ones are like $200 i think.

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Installing MERV 16 filters in HVAC systems vs. stand-alone air purifiers [View all] DonaldsRump Aug 2020 OP

It depends on how they do it. The blower in your Phoenix61 Aug 2020 #1

Thanks for that DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #2

Whole house filters Chasdev Aug 2020 #3

That sounds about right DonaldsRump Aug 2020 #5

If the system can handle it... they're much more convenient. FBaggins Aug 2020 #4

a larger filter will strain your supply fan Takket Sep 2020 #6

Thanks to all who replied DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #7