3M Filtrete 6-Pack Advanced Allergen Reduction Filters, 1500 MERV, 16 x 25 x 1
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M Filtrete 6-Pack Advanced Allergen Reduction Filters, 1500 MERV, 16 x 25 x 1
Customer Review: restricts airflow, shuts down furnace, could damage equipment
Summary: 1 Stars
I wanted better filtration because of allergies. Thought I'd try the Filtrete 1700 (blue package), the Max-Allergen BEST FILTER (with the 1700 rating).
Slapped it in and the house just would not get warm or stay warm. We punched the temperature up a little Still not feeling warm. Then the furnace actually SHUT DOWN. I pulled the Filtrete filter and everything started working again.
Strange.
Called 3M Filtrete customer service. Explained the situation. We have a newer two-speed 80% efficiency furnace. They were mystified. They suggested I replace the filter. I explained that you could still see sunlight through the filter, it was only slightly dirty. But I went out and bought another one anyway.
Things seemed a little better (no furnace shut down) but it was still much cooler in the house. The furnace didn't seem to be doing its job very well. Pulled the Filtrete 1700 and put back the old washable electrostatic filter I'd used for years. Twenty minutes later the house feels much warmer and airflow is significantly better.
Side note: When I put the old filter back in, the furnace felt much warmer than usual. I am convinced that the filter was significantly restricting airflow and would eventually cause it to be damaged. I doubt the damage would have been just to the blower motor. I am concerned that it could also damage the heat exchanger, because of the additional call for heat that the furnace could NOT deliver with the Filtrete filter in place. Crack a heat exchanger and you stand the risk of poisoning your family with CO2 fumes. To say that I am uneasy about using Filtrete is an understatement.
Customer Review: Best Filtrete Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
The Filtrete Advanced Allergen filter is one of 3M's top-of-the-line furnace filter, better even than their highly regarded Ultra Allergen filter. It works fantastic. The frame is made from very stiff cardstock, and the media is enclosed in a wire mesh. I've been using Filtrete filters for about 10 years, after a cheap fiberglass filter and a "premium" Lysol Elite filter got sucked into the furnace. The Advanced Allergen filter is my current favorite. My wife and I both have allergies. This filter prevents us sneezing during the ragweed and leaf mold seasons.Customer Review: Advanced Allergen 1500
Summary: 5 Stars
My son and I have allergies/asthma, we always bought Filtrete's 1250 because I thought that was the highest it went to. We get our furnace checked annually and the serviceman commented that we used a very good product and it helped to maintain the furnace. I had no idea there was a 1500 (better yet), I have not seen it in any stores. So far so good!Customer Review: Works well....
Summary: 4 Stars
Works pretty well, but needs to be replaced more ofter than package indicates.
That means you use more filters, increasing cost.
The price should be cheaper
Just made 4 stars - I'd give 3.5 if possible due to frequency of filter change and cost- MOSTLY COST