{"product_id":"26-3-4x20-1-2x1-exact-pleated-merv-8-filters-12-pack","title":"26-3\/4x20-1\/2x1 Exact Filters Pleated MERV 8 (12 pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis air filter is made to a 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ nominal size for HVAC systems, air handlers, and return grilles that require an exact custom dimension rather than a standard retail size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilter bypass — air slipping past a loose frame instead of through the pleats — is one of the most common reasons a filter underperforms its MERV rating in the real world. A precise fit closes that gap.\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: 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActual dimensions: 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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\u003eThe 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ dimension is one of the many non-standard sizes we make on demand, serving both retrofit installations in older homes and light-commercial properties where the return housing dates to an older era of HVAC construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePleated construction (or fiberglass, depending on MERV tier) designed for balanced capture and airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for forced-air furnaces, central AC, heat pumps, and packaged HVAC systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCardboard frame with reinforced media for structural stability during handling and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade to your exact 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ specification — no trimming or taping required at installation\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 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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\/26-3-4x20-1-2x1-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 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ filter in MERV 1-4\" title=\"See the 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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\/26-3-4x20-1-2x1-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 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ filter in MERV 11\" title=\"See the 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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\/26-3-4x20-1-2x1-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 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 x 1″ filter in MERV 13\" title=\"See the 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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 26-3\/4 x 20-1\/2 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 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;\"\u003eContact us for a 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