When it came to buying things for my HVAC system, such as HVAC filters, I naturally leaned towards the cheaper options.
And why wouldn’t I, they all looked the same to me.
Even the HEPA air filters, which are supposed to be of great quality, didn’t look much different to the generic stuff I was used to buying. However, not only were the A/C filters I was buying bad for my furnace system, but they were costing me more money in the end. This entire time I thought I was saving money, when I really wasn’t. So, I ended up switching furnace filters, and trying HEPA air filters. I chose those air filters not only because of their good quality, but because they can be washable. I’m not sure how well they work after being washed, but personally I haven’t noticed much of a difference in air quality or my A/C unit performance, so I think it is okay. These are washable filters that can last a really long time. I was originally buying a bulk pack of filters and replacing them every 2 months. All I have to do is wash the HEPA filters every now and then, when they get dirty. I wish I had kept count of how much money I saved when I first started, but that was years ago, honestly I think it could be in the hundreds by now. I would suggest to anyone, try rewashable filters, they can save you a lot of money. I know some people prefer the regular kind, but personally, washable filters are much better.