{"product_id":"21-1-4x36-1-4x1-exact-pleated-merv-8-filters-12-pack","title":"21-1\/4x36-1\/4x1 Exact Filters Pleated MERV 8 (12 pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ Exact Filters® air filter is manufactured to your exact dimensions, eliminating the guesswork of matching an off-the-shelf filter to a non-standard 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven a quarter-inch of gap around a filter can allow a significant percentage of return air to bypass the media entirely, which is why the exact fit matters as much as the filter's efficiency rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA MERV 8 rating is the most common mid-efficiency specification and the one most HVAC manufacturers print in their owner's manuals as the recommended minimum for standard systems. It captures everyday dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores while keeping airflow resistance moderate — a sensible balance for buildings without specific air-quality concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNominal size: 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActual dimensions: 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 3\/4″\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEfficiency rating: MERV 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuantity: 12 filters per carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications for a 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ custom filter include retrofit installations, legacy HVAC systems installed before standard sizes were codified, built-in return grilles that were framed to non-standard dimensions, and commercial unit housings that don't match any current off-the-shelf size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrientation arrow printed on the frame to ensure correct airflow direction at install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace approximately every 90 days in standard installations; shorter intervals in high-dust, smoky, or heavy-use environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCardboard frame with reinforced media for structural stability during handling and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePleated construction (or fiberglass, depending on MERV tier) designed for balanced capture and airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#1E2D7D;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eSame 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ size, different efficiency rating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"8\" style=\"border-collapse:separate;margin:18px 0 0 0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.3333%;vertical-align:top;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/21-1-4x36-1-4x1-exact-ez-flow-basic-merv-4-filters-12-pack\" style=\"display:block;background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;\" aria-label=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 1-4\" title=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 1-4\"\u003eMERV 1-4\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;color:#ffffff;opacity:0.9;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eBasic dust-stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.3333%;vertical-align:top;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/21-1-4x36-1-4x1-exact-pleated-merv-11-filters-12-pack\" style=\"display:block;background-color:#6B3FA0;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;\" aria-label=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 11\" title=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 11\"\u003eMERV 11\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;color:#ffffff;opacity:0.9;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eEnhanced efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:33.3333%;vertical-align:top;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/21-1-4x36-1-4x1-exact-pleated-merv-13-filters-12-pack\" style=\"display:block;background-color:#C8102E;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 12px;border-radius:6px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;\" aria-label=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 13\" title=\"See the 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 1″ filter in MERV 13\"\u003eMERV 13\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;color:#ffffff;opacity:0.9;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eHighest efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:separate;margin:24px 0 0 0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1E2D7D;border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eNeed 21-1\/4 x 36-1\/4 x 2″ or another depth?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#ffffff;margin:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.55;opacity:0.95;\"\u003eThis size is available in other depths we don't stock online — reach out and our team will quote it for you, typically same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" border=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:separate;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+18664698556\" style=\"display:block;background-color:#007B6B;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:6px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCall 866-469-8556\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"display:block;background-color:#ffffff;color:#1E2D7D;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 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