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Why are Air Filters Important?

2009-11-19T11:53:00.000-08:00

Filters are not only to protect your home's heating and air conditioning system, they protect you and your loved ones. Indoor air quality is a growing concern in homes, schools, and hospitals. Poor air quality can have a negative impact on your overall comfort level, as well as aggravate medical conditions such as asthma or allergies. Inadequate ventilation in the home can increase indoor pollutants such as common household dust, pet dander, pollen, dust mites, and cigarette smoke just to name a few. Filters can improve the air quality by capturing and removing these particles and pollutants, thus increasing the quality of air circulated throughout your home via your heating and air conditioning system. Be sure to change your filters as recommended to ensure the best possible air quality for your home and family.

Pet Dander in your home

2009-10-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

Pet Dander, how nasty does that sound? If you have pets; chances are you have Pet Dander dancing around in the air you are breathing. Most people assume that Pet Dander comes from the hair off Dogs and Cats, but it is actually your pets dry skin and saliva. Having a Pet Dander allergy is very common and it can make some people very sick. If you are someone who has severe symptoms chances are you probably don't have any family pets, to some you may have only minor allergies related to Pet Dander or none at all and choose to deal with it simply because you love your little Pug and your big Golden Retriever...guilty as charged. There are some steps you can take that can improve the indoor air quality in your home and reduce the amount of Pet Dander dancing around your home. Keep your pets away from furniture, off beds, couches and your favorite recliner. If you groom your pets try to do it outside or maybe in the garage. It is also important that you keep your pet clean and wash the dander from the skin of your pet to keep the allergy out of your house. Some pretty obvious steps to reducing pet dander in your home is to stay on top of vacuuming, and basic household cleaning, if you have carpeting in your home you should shampoo your carpets and wash large throw rugs. Of course we have saved the best step for last and that is changing your furnace and air conditioner filters regularly as most pleated filters will help to eliminate Pet Dander from your home. The filter may be one of the most vital steps as it will actually trap the dander not allowing it back into the air that you and your family breathe. All of the pleated filters we carry will help to eliminate this nasty little thing we call Pet Dander from the air in your home.

Fall is here...time to change that furnace filter!

2009-09-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

With Fall among us it is a great time to change your furnace filter. By changing your filters with the start of the new season you and your family will breathe cleaner, healthier indoor air as the temperatures begin to drop and families start spending more time indoors. With indoor air quality concerns on the rise and families looking for any way to save a pennie new filters can help. By replacing your furnace filter on a regular basis your central air system will run more efficiently since it won't have to work as hard to push the air through your home, this has many benefits such as the savings on your bill and possible repair costs. If you forget to change your filters on a regular basis your system can become strained and possibly cause damage that can be very expensive to have an HVAC technician repair. So with Fall here and cold weather on the way make sure you change your furnace filter so you can get all added benefits of a clean filter.

Fridge Filters at RememberTheFilter.com

2009-08-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that we have finally finished our new fridge filters section at RememberTheFilter.com. We have been working on this for some time trying to make it as user friendly as possible. Everything about our site is designed with you in mind and this new fridge filters section was exactly what we wanted. With a simple model number entry box all you need to do is enter your Refrigerator Filter model number and we do the rest, making it simple for you to find the correct fridge filter replacement. All fitter replacements are OEM not some cheap aftermarket filter that won't perform at the highest standards. We are now your one stop shop for all your home filtration needs! To check out the new Refrigerator Filter Replacement section web page visit http://www.rememberthefilter.com/category-s/484.htm.

How to locate your furnace filter

2009-06-09T18:18:00.000-07:00

In many cases if you have never located your heating systems filter it can be a challenge to find it. All systems are different so we will do our very best to point you in the right direction. Typically your filter is going to be somewhere near the blower (fan), this is because one of the main purposes of a filter is to protect the blower (fan) from damage. This applies to all different types of furnaces, including gas furnaces, oil furnaces, electric furnaces, as well as air conditioners.

Step 1 - Make sure the fan is not running, you can do this by setting your thermostat to the off position and turn off power completely to the unit.

Step 2 - Locate the service panel (main cover), usually on the furnace's front or side. The front of most systems will have a label that gives details on removing the cover/panel. In most cases you will not need tools to remove it...you will just have to pull up on the handle and it will pop out.

Step 3 - Now that you have removed the panel locate the filter. You should be able to see the frame of the filter sitting horizontally or vertically near the blower (fan). If you find the filter slide it out and take note of the size, replace with the filter of your choice from http://www.rememberthefilter.com/

If you couldn't locate your filter by following the steps listed above work you way backwards from the return duct this is the one that brings air into the system, remember since the filters main purpose is to protect your system and keep it running efficiently it is going to be somewhere before the blower (fan). In some situations there may be no furnace filter present. It may have been removed instead of replaced, or it may have never been installed in the first place. In this case replacing the filter will be a greater task. If you can locate what looks to be where the filter would go you will need to take measurements to be sure you order the correct size. If you can't locate the location of the filter we suggest you consult a local reputable HVAC company to do an inspection of your system and inform you of the size of filter you need and where it goes.

Note: You should never run your system without having a clean filter in place, this can save you money in the long run...not to mention keep you and your family breathing healthier, cleaner indoor air.

NaturalAire Electrostatic Washable Air Filters

2009-05-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

NaturalAire Electrostatic Washable Air Filters are a great choice for home filtration for many reasons. We feel that the best reason is the fact that NaturalAire Electrostatic Washable Air Filters don't need to be thrown out as you can wash them monthly to keep them clean. With disposable filters you have to throw them away, then they end up in landfills. Think about how many filters Americans go through a year! There are many benefits to these filters but one downfall is they don't pull as many particles out of the air as some of the high end pleated filters do. When selecting your filters be sure to find the filter that best suits your needs.

About the NaturalAire Electrostatic Washable Air Filters:
Passive Electrostatic. The NaturalAire Electrostatic is a passive electrostatic air filter. It uses a special combination of media to electrostatically charge airborne particles and pull them from the airstream. But it does not rely on external power supply to create that attraction. Instead, the friction of air passing over the special synthetic filter components causes the electrostatic attraction to occur naturally.
Because no external power supply is needed, the NaturalAire Electrostatic is a fast, easy and economical upgrade from ordinary spun glass filters. It is available in all of the most common face sizes, 1” depth and 2” depth, as well as almost any “special” size.

Use it for years! Wash this unique filter out just once a month, let it dry and re-install. You can use it over and over again. It has a 5 year limited warranty.

Check out the NaturalAire Electrostatic Washable Air Filters by clicking here. We stock all sizes and compared to the competition we have great prices!

Naturalaire Filters made by Flanders Filters Inc.

2009-05-19T14:34:00.000-07:00

The Naturalaire filters made by Flanders Filters Inc are a great filter! We have been in the business long enough to know a great filter when we see one and these filters are just that. You can't go wrong with any filtration product made by Flanders Filters Inc. also known as Flanders Precisionaire. Flanders Filters Inc has been in the filtration industry since way back when and are considered a leader if not the leader. This product line is aimed at the residential market and you can find the Naturalaire filters in your local hardeware store, but you may not be able to find your size as most brick and mortar stores only carry a small selection of sizes not to mention charge a little more. Don't get discouraged and go looking for another product or settle for something less, we carry every size of the Naturalaire filters and if we don't have your size listed we can custom make the Naturalaire filters to fit perfectly in your hvac system. The best part about it is we offer FREE SHIPPING! So why even bother going out on a filter hunt when you can get this great furnace and/or AC filter from a preferred online retailer like http://www.rememberthefilter.com/.

The Naturalaire facts:

Compatible With Your Heating and Air Conditioning System. The complete line of Naturalaire filters are designed to fit and perform with your furnace and a/c system. Simply find the size that's right for you.

Totally Disposable and Convenient to Replace. Unlike washable filters, Naturalaire MERV 8 filters are convenient to use and easy to replace. Under normal conditions, the filter provides up to 90 days filtering of your air.

Sealed For Your Protection. Unlike unwrapped filters that collect dust and dirt on sitting in storage Naturalaire filters are sealed fresh at the factory, so it is 100% clean and ready to work when you unwrap it. All 12 of the filters in this case are sealed, so you do a filter change you know it's dust free.

Protect Your Home and Family From Airborne Microparticles. Ordinary furnace filters are designed to protect heating and cooling equipment from the insulating properties of relatively large airborne particles. The Naturalaire MERV 8 filters goes far beyond that, removing even those microscopic particles that stain walls and furnishings, or worse...enter our lungs.

Naturalaire The Filters That Help The Environment. Naturalaire furnace filters are the ones to choose if you're concerned about the environment. Harmful dyes and coatings have been eliminated from their manufacturing process, to reduce the amount of harmful materials released into the environment.

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Facts About Indoor Air Quality

2009-05-12T16:40:00.000-07:00

Most people are not aware of the many truths behind the quality of our indoor air (IAQ). A matter of fact the Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health, and 5 out of 10 Americans are not aware of this. This is a major problem that should not be overlooked especially since indoor air pollution can be 5 times higher (and occasionally 100 times higher) than outdoor levels. These numbers are unbelievable...so what can I do you ask? You can get rid of that basic furnace filter and upgrade to a high quality pleated filter by Flanders Filters Inc. or 3M Filtrete and change you furnace or a/c filter every 90 days as recommended, but there are a number of other things you can do to help with this major issue. For more information and ways to reduce the dangers of indoor and outdoor air quality, visit http://www.lungusa.org/, http://www.healthhouse.org/ and http://www.filtrete.com/.

Over half of the United States population lives in areas which have unhealthy levels of either ozone or particle pollution. (Source: American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2004 Report)
It’s estimated that 81 million Americans live in areas with unhealthful short-term levels of particle pollution and 66 million live in areas with chronically unhealthful levels of particle pollution. (Source: American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2004 Report)
Air pollution found in large and mid size U.S. cities increases the risk of premature death from lung cancer and heart disease. (Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2002)
Air pollution contributes to lung disease, which claims close to 341,500 lives in America every year and is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. (Source: American Lung Association, 2002)
It is estimated that 10.5 million Americans had an asthma attack in 1999. More than a third of them (at least 3.5 million) were children under the age of 18. (Source: American Lung Association, Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality, 2002)
Asthma, which can be triggered by either indoor or outdoor air pollution, annually accounts for an estimated three million lost workdays for adults and 10.1 million lost school days in children. Asthma costs our nation $12.7 billion in health care costs annually. (Source: American Lung Association, Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality, 2002)
Approximately 160 million Americans are breathing unhealthy air

Custom Furnace Filters

2009-05-02T15:32:00.000-07:00

One of the many questions we get on a daily basis is about the quality of the custom furnace filters. The custom filters we offer are made with the highest quality of craftsmanship. You will not be disappointed with the custom furnace filters as we pride ourselves on these amazing filters as they are a backbone of our business. If you purchase custom Naturalaire filters they will be individually sealed just as the standard sizes come. This is great because it keeps your filters dust free during storage in between filter changes. Currently we offer 4 models that can be custom made to fit your system and we will hopefully offer more in the future. The current models are the Naturalaire, Naturalaire +Microparticle, EZ-Flow II and the Pre-Pleat 40 Eco-Friendly filters. All of these filters offer different stages of filtration allowing you to choose from filters that meet your needs.

We make it simple for you to place an order on RememberTheFilter.com, all you have to do is enter the size you need in the provided box on the custom filter of your choices product page and add it to your cart. Oh yeah, don't forget the FREE SHIPPING! So give up on those endless filter hunts or cutting your filters to fit, buy your next filters from someone you can trust to deliver the best fitting filters for your system and needs.

If you have any questions about the custom a/c and furnace filters please send us an email or visit our live chat.

Types of Furnace Filters

2009-04-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

Disposable fiberglass filters are the least expensive and also the least effective, designed to block only large dust and dirt particles to protect your furnace. Smaller particles, like pollen and mold, pass right through.

Washable electrostatic filters have a static charge that attracts dust, dirt and other matter. These filters are slightly more effective than disposable, but still block only 15 to 20 percent of airborne particles.

Pleated filters use a much denser mesh material to trap particles. The pleats increase the surface area, eliminating large allergens like pollen and mold most are 35 to 50 percent efficient. We recommend the use of Pleated Filters due to their affordable pricing and wide array of options.

Electronic air filters use electrodes to create an ionized electrical field that magnetizes pollutant particles and collects them on the filter material. An electronic unit can eliminate virtually all pollen and mold spores, up to 94 percent of smaller particles, and even up to 80 percent of airborne viruses.

Common clean air terms explained

2009-04-23T16:03:00.000-07:00

ASHREA - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization founded to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related issues.

MERV - MERV stands for the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, and is a measure of a filter's worst-case efficiency performance. The higher the MERV rating, the more efficient the filter. MERV is an industry standard rating, so it can be used to compare filters made by different companies.

HVAC - The acronym HVAC commonly refers to Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. Some parts of the country may only have air conditioning while other parts of the country may have furnaces with or without air conditioning. This term is can be applied to air comfort systems for all situations.

Micron - A micron is a measure of length: "1 micron equals 1 millionth of a meter". A particle that is 10 microns or less in size is not visible to the naked human eye.Examples of some common air contaminants and their size in microns:

Human Hair (70 - 100 microns)
Pet Dander (0.5 - 100 microns)
Pollen (5 - 100 microns)
Spores from Plants (6 - 100 microns)
Mold (2 - 20 microns)
Smoke (.01 - 1 micron)
Dust Mite Debris (0.5 - 50 microns)
Household Dust (.05 - 100 microns)
Skin Flakes (0.4 - 10 microns)
Bacteria (0.35 - 10 microns)

HEPA - The Letters in the word HEPA stand for High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance.

Dust Mites in your home

2009-03-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

Dust Mites are nasty little things that can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality and can be a trigger to many indoor allergy symptoms. These little guys typically measure 420 micrometers (Microns) in length, in comparison a human hair is about 100 microns wide. One of the many problems with them is not only the size but the fact that they can create allergens and are one of the common triggers of asthma. While alive for there short 10 week existence they can and will produce about 2000 fecal particles and an even larger number of partially digested enzyme-infested dust particles. If that isn't nasty I don't know what is. Imagine that, something so small leaving such small things behind. It definitely isn't rocks being left behind and this matter can easily be whipped into the air by simply walking through your house. In turn you get to be the lucky one to breath it all in, this is why it is so important to replace your furnace filters on a regular basis.

Think back to the size of the Dust Mites, now think about a basic furnace filter...you can see through most of them on the market. We like to refer to basic filters as "rock catchers", all these filters are intended to do is keep large particulate out of your HVAC system and essentially protect the blower, not your indoor air and family. By using high quality air filters you will be able to capture and reduce these nasty little guys from your indoor air and lungs. At RememberTheFilter.com we have many filters to choose from that will help rid your air of Dust Mites and get you and your family breathing cleaner, healthier indoor air. Oh yeah, the picture is of an actual Dust Mite.

Spring is here...do you have indoor air to fear?

2009-03-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

It is officially Spring...a great time to change that dirty filter from the winter months. With any new season you should remember to change your filter. Basic or fiberglass filters should be changed once a month while pleated filters should be changed every 90 days, this will assure your system is running efficiently. Spring is typically a time when a lot of people change out furnace filters, the whole spring cleaning probably has something to do with this. It is a good time to get in the habit of doing more frequent filter changes.

With the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of many allergens, protect yourself by using high quality pleated filters that will help clean your indoor air and rid it of the many unwanted contaminates. We have a large selection of replacement filters at RememberTheFilter.com that will help against Microscopic Allergens, Ragweed Pollen, Tree Pollen, and Grass Pollen just to name a few. Remember Spring is a great time to get in a routine of changing your filter...but not the only time of year should do it.

How can a filter help allergies and asthma?

2009-03-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

It is nearly impossible to eliminate the sources of pollen allergens and dust mites, so your best course of action in eliminating the threat of these airborne particles is to install efficient air filters in your home's heating and air conditioning units. An efficient filter will remove over 90 percent of harmful airborne particles. The installation of air filters is a quick and inexpensive way to improve the quality of the air you breathe. By removing harmful allergens and particles from the air, the filters will help eliminate the painful and irritating symptoms of asthma and allergies. You will benefit in the short term by breathing more easily. In the long term, you will benefit from no longer being bombarded with allergens and irritants.

Flanders Pre-Pleat 40 Eco-Friendly Filters

2009-03-10T12:46:00.000-07:00

The MERV 8 Pre Pleat 40 filter features a filtering medium that is more efficient and ecologically friendly. Made from recyclable materials, this medium achieves MERV 8 efficiency with low resistance to airflow. It is also unaffected by high humidity and is hydrophobic (non-moisture absorbing.)

This filter made by Flanders Filters, Inc. is great filter for both home and businesses alike. You can get these filters in all sizes and depths including 1", 2", and 4". Here at Remember The Filter we preffer these filters as they are Eco-Friendly and you can't beat the quality of products that Flanders Filters, Inc produces. Originally founded in 1950 in Flanders, New York, today Flanders Corporation headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, designs, manufacturers and markets the highest quality filter, Cleanroom and containment filtration systems necessary to filter and contain airborne contaminants. Through innovation, commitment, quality and customer service Flanders is the foremost in air filtration.

What exactly does a furnace filter do?

2009-03-05T11:42:00.000-08:00

Home air filters also commonly called "furnace filters" keep the coils and heat exchanges on the heating and air conditioning system clean. Dirty coils and heat exchanges make the system work harder, so keeping the filter clean helps prolong the life of your HVAC unit.

Some filters also clean the air that you and your family breathe. The variety and amount of particles in your home's air will depend on how many people and pets live in the house and what types of activities go on there. People with allergies or asthma should be extra diligent about keeping home air filters clean.

The most important thing to remember about home air filters is to change them regularly. Even the highest-quality filter can't do its job right if it's clogged with a thick layer of particles it's been filtering from the air. Different filters are meant to be changed at different intervals, but 1-3 month's is a common time frame. Brand new homes, as well as homes where there is remodeling or construction going on, will need more frequent filter changes to compensate for the extra dust and residue in the air.

How often do I need to change my furnace filter?

2009-03-02T10:58:00.000-08:00

Recommendations vary based on a number of factors: the type of filter that you use, how many pets you have, whether anyone in your home has allergies, etc. If you use disposable fiberglass panel or electrostatic panel filters, you should change them anywhere from once a month to once every three months. Pleated filters generally last 3 months.Filters are relatively inexpensive and easy to change, so there is little reason to wait. If you don't change or clean your filter often enough the filter can get clogged with dust and other airborne particles, forcing your furnace to work harder to maintain airflow. This will reduce your furnace's efficiency and can cause damage.

3M Filtrete Water Filters

2009-02-26T14:38:00.000-08:00

Now you can have cleaner, great tasting water at your convenience – fresh from your tap.
Filtrete under-sink water filtration products are easy to install, with no mess, long lasting replacement filters that can be changed with just a twist. And using filtered water from home is an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water. There are two models available the Advanced, and the Professional.

3M Filtrete Advanced Water Filters

Reduces sediments, chlorine taste and odor

Maintains full flow

Uses existing faucet

Quick, easy, no mess filter changes

No tools needed for filter changes

Includes push-in fitting for easy installation

3M Filtrete Professional Water Filters

Certified to remove parasitic cysts

Reduces sediments, chlorine taste and odor

Maintains full flow

Uses existing faucet

Quick, easy, no mess filter changes

No tools needed for filter changes

Includes push-in fitting for easy installation

Be sure to check them out and start enjoying cleaner water!