Filtrete 2001DC-6 Ultra Allergen Reduction Filters, 1500 MPR, 16 x 25 x 1, 6-Pack
by 3M
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Filtrete 2001DC-6 Ultra Allergen Reduction Filters, 1500 MPR, 16 x 25 x 1, 6-Pack
Customer Review: Fine; but overpriced
Summary: 4 Stars
Below are some rating information on 3M filters.
The media fibers are polypropylene and polyolefin plastic to include cardboard frames.
All our filters will remove particles that measure .3-10 microns.
Performance, MERV Ratings and pressure drop:
Maximum Allergen 1700
1-10 microns - 93%
MERV 12
pressure drop .20
Ultra Allergen 1250 *** (Purple)
1-10 microns - 90%
MERV 11
pressure drop .18
Allergen Reduction*** (Teal)
1-10 Microns- 85%
MERV 11
pressure drop .23
Micro Allergen 1000*** (Red)
1-10 microns - 80%
MERV 11
pressure drop .21
Dust & Pollen 600*** (Green)
1-10 microns - 70%
MERV 8
pressure drop .14
Dust Reduction 300
1-10 microns - 60%
MERV 7
pressure drop .15
As clean filters, the product is not restrictive to air flow. Filters will become restrictive if they are not changed when needed. We say filter life is approximately 3 months and this is an approximation. Filter life is actually determined by the user's living conditions and will vary for every user. To determine when the filter needs to be change, we suggest holding it up to the light. When you cannot see light through the filters, it will need to be changed even if it is before 3 months.
If you are concerned about airflow, you might want to use the Dust & Pollen filter, which has the lowest pressure drop. The capture rate of this filter is also lower. If you have a high velocity furnace with high fan speed, you may need to change the filters more frequently, every 1 1/2 to 2 months.
If you are in need of additional information please visit our web site at www.filtrete.com
Customer Review: shuts down furnace, restricts airflow, could damage furnace
Summary: 1 Stars
This is not for THIS product. It is for the Filtrete 1700 (blue package) their BEST product.
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: Too high a restriction, the house got cold...
Summary: 1 Stars
I found this Amazon product page while looking for information on furnace problems and this filter.
We've been using the red "micro" Filtrete filters for years. This was our first try with the purple "Ultra" filters. I tried one in December, and removed it today (January 3, 2010).
It cut our heating ability by at least 40%!
With the red Filtrete, we have at least 92 degrees of heating ability: if we set the thermostat at 72, the house maintains 72, even when the outside "ambient" temperature (the average of the day's low and high) is -20 degrees F.
Yesterday and today, we lost the ability to maintain temperature. On a day with an average temperature of 10 degrees F (low of 5, high of 15) the house dropped to 65 degrees. So, instead of being able to heat the house to at least 90 degrees above the outside temperature, we are down to only 55 degrees.
The FAQ on the 3M site glosses over this problem.
"Do I have to worry about restricted airflow with Filtrete filters?
Filtrete filters are designed to operate in most residential furnaces and air conditioning systems. If a Filtrete filter remains in use longer than three months, it may begin to restrict airflow or cause the system to malfunction. It also could restrict airflow in some higher efficiency/air conditioning systems. In this case, change the filter more frequently."
Bull! Our furnace isn't "high efficiency", it's an older 125000 BTU Singer, with a 160 degree limiter on the heat exchanger. A 3 or 4 week (not month) old purple "Ultra" choked the furnace, but when I put the 2 month old red "Micro" back in, the temperature came right back up!
Customer Review: Air in your home is more polluted than the air outside.
Summary: 5 Stars
Particles Per Million of the air in your house is much higher than the air outside. So get a filter that will reduce that significantly.
I have been using these filters for about a year now. We have a long haired dog that sheds constantly and has bad dander. Along with that there are 5 of us living in a not so large home. This filter performs so well, I hardly ever sneeze anymore. Prior to this I used generic 3 month fiberglass filters. They performed what I thought as well, however hardly ever lasted 3 months, more like a month, and I used to wake up every morning sneezing for 10 minutes or more. I found these at a local hardware store and tried them out. By the end of the 3 months the filter is BLACK and weighs noticeably more than a new one. I dont sneeze any more in the morning.
I recommend getting these from Amazon because the price per 6 is about the same as 4.5 at the hardware store. Six will also last you over a year unless you smoke or have more dusty environment. For general use the filter should last 3 months easily.
Pros:
>> Cleaner air
>> Easy installation
>> Cost per on amazon by far the cheapest
Cons:
<< Seem more expensive than generic, but they last longer and perform better, so much better bang for the buck.
Overall this is a fantastic filter for your AC/Furnace.
Thanks for reading my review.
Customer Review: Too restrictive on equipment
Summary: 1 Stars
These filters are too restrictive for the heating and cooling equipment and cause a bigger load than needed on the blower motors. If you don't have allergies the cheapo filters are just fine, if you do have asthma or allergies there are way better options out there. Such as ultra violent bulbs which kills any bacteria that does pass through the filter. I have had a few service calls where the filtrate has caused a/c coils to freeze up due to low air flow over the coil, not a bad way to make [...]
Also there's a basic media filter which collects up to 40 times more partials than the one inch filter. Which is also spread over a larger surface area for less equipment stress.
Or an electronic air cleaners that trap up to 98percent of the pollutants that pass through. I also know Lennox makes an air cleaner with a built in ultra violent bulb. You can get a much better product than the 1 inch filters from a quality hvac contractor it might cost a little more up front but basically you will save the money in the long run. Filtrate are about [...]for one, you should change about once a month so over 4 years will cost double than an already superior product that's been on the market.
Get a straw and drink water from a cup, now pinch the straw and try taking a drink gets a little harder doesn't it? basically the same for these filtrate things