Village Air Filters
 

Looking to hear from people that use the reusable HVAC filters. How well do they really work and if you have them, have you ever had to replace them?

The informercial I saw said you just hose it out but assume you need to let it dry before you put it back in....

Please comment on your experience with them. Thanks in advance!

We have one. No issues. Hose it out per the instructions, shake out the excess water and reinstall. They will even send you an email reminding you to clean your filter.

I would rather use disposable filters and just throw them away.

I just hose mine out, shake it a little, then put it back in. Either it will drip dry or the next time the air handler comes on it will blow dry.

Really have no way to say how well it works. I don't notice any excessive dust or micro-particles but I didn't notice any before I bought this filter either. The filter never looks dirty when I clean it but that was my experience with paper filters also. I do know I've reused it enough that I'm beginning to save money.

Depends on the type of filter you use. These filters are 4” thick and are quite expensive.

Expensive filters or reusable filters are not necessary. As long as you take the 30 seconds it takes to replace the filter, and do it frequently (we replace ours about every month a half), inexpensive basic filters work just fine. I can buy a package of three filters for $10 at Lowels. For that kind of chump change why wast your time cleaning and drying a reusable filter?

My unit takes four-inch filters which are about $20 each at Lowes. Eight of those per year (every month and a half) would be about $160.

$160 per year is not chump change to me. My reusable filter is already saving me money.

We just got ours a few days ago so cannot comment yet on how well it works.

However several friends have it and convinced us to get one.

Not for my system they aren’t. If they were, I doubt they would for properly. Closest size I could find at lowes is $33 each.

At least the throw away filters you know there always clean when replacing them.

I buy them from Amazon. Lots of sizes and Merv ratings. You should be able to find your size for about 20 dollars each or less in a 2-pack. They show the actual size for each filter, not just the nominal size. The stores usually carry only the Merv 8 and Merv 13 ratings. But, I was able to buy some Merv 11 filters made by FilterBuy on Amazon, and they seem to do a great job. Better than Merv 8 and they do not restrict air flow as much as the Merv 13.

Thanks, but I have the lifetime filter.

Are sure?
With a Merv 11, you could be restricting your air flow and putting a strain on your blower motor and don't know it.

Merv 8 ideal, even if you replace your filter more offend.

I'm not sure, but I decided to give it a try. It seems to make the system a little quieter, there is plenty of air flow and cooling, and there is less dust in the house. I plan to go back to a Merv 8 the next time to compare. The blower motor is not an expensive item.

The Villages Air Filters and Service
 

I have had one of Jeff Monasch's filters for about a year and they work great. I have used electrostatic permanent filters previously and they always worked well with just a rinse out every few months. This company, run by a Villager, will email you regularly to remind you to clean the filter, not sure how you can beat the savings, convenience, and efficiency of this process. I am a fan.

The four inch thick media filters are rated for one year usage before changing. I change mine every six months

Yep, these 4”filters fit like a glove in the slot made for them. If it is loose then they have the wrong size. Nominal size 4”x16”x20”. Actual size 4-3/8x15-5/8 x 19-13/16

I've had reusable and it sure makes sense to create less garbage if you can. They do work, not a huge deal to clean out, but I personally preferred drying it fully before putting it back on.

I am interested in purchasing one. How much did your's cost?

It was $ 130.00 for a 4 inch thick filter.

I plan to purchase one. Our return air is in the ceiling (versus floor level in our previous homes), so the filter shouldn't be too tasked

Not sure what type of filter you are buying, but my handler takes a 16x25x4 and they are upwards of $25 at Lowes.

Dam, glad our system uses the 1”x20”x20” filters. Hope the system lasts a long time so it’s not replaced with one that uses the $$$$ 4” type.

Check out Amazon. You can buy that size filter made by "FilterBuy" in Merv 8 for $16 each in a 4-pack, or slightly higher in a 2 or 3-pack. Free shipping. They are high quality filters. They also have other brands.

Air Filters
 

I’ve had them for years. When they service my HVAC system, they just wash them, let them dry while continuing their service, and re-insert them. They pay for themselves.

If you have allergies, you should make sure that the reusable filter does a very high level of filtering. High level filters can filter out essentially all the allergens. Inexpensive filters just get dust. If you leave your windows bloused and the AC or heat on all the time and don’t have pets, your filters may stay remarkably clean, in which case you may need to replace them only once or twice a year.

Depends if you want actual air filtration or just going through the motions . . . . .

Home HVAC systems barely “filter” the air regardless of the filter you use. Relatively speaking, particles of dust, dander, mold, virus (yes even virus), pollen, shed skin cells and even hair from people and pets passing through any filter are Mack trucks.

Not even units like Dyson and others capture most of these things. The only home available method to most closely eliminate these pollutants is a patented technology used in filter systems manufactured by a company in New York, Healthway ( not Healthways). They make everything from portable machines the size of Dyson up to the largest in-line systems for clean rooms and hospitals.

And no, I do not own the company, you cannot buy stock since it is a private business and I am not a sales agent. These units just work better than any method to filter air in a home where air pollution is a problem or health risk.

I suggest you research for yourself . . . . . Global Home Page | HealthWay Family of Brands(R) and Google search “Healthway air filters” for information and dealers.

lasts 12 months!
 

Yes, mine are 4" thick pleated high-efficiency; $32 at Lowes Access Denied. Not bad since it lasts a full year! And much more convenient than having to wash a filter every couple of months.

Not so...if ordered in bulk (3-4 pack), they tend to run about #10 or less per filter (top line MERV). IWe change ours every 6 months and we have had no problems.

It takes five minutes to wash the filter. My reusable filter has already paid for itself. Yours will never do that.

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