[Bjs306]

Yes. Go to Lowes

[Bjs306]

Or Home Depot

[louisnet]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

Munns replaced my AC in July 2019 & Im due for their service in a few months time, price is $79 but then I was asked if I had a new filter. When I said no, I assumed the engineer would bring one, I was told yes & that it’s an additional $50. This seems steep to me. Does anyone know if I can buy the AC filter myself from a store. It is the newer, thicker, longer lasting version of AC filter I think. Thank you.

I buy the exact replacement on Amazon, but that I search on the part number for the filter that can be found in your paper work or I think even printer on the unit. The ones I do buy cost me about 60$ for 2 filters and they are an exact size replacement. These are the MERV 11 which is finer then the MERV 8 that is standard. I am assuming you have a 20x20x4.5 filter that is used in most of the units that been installed in the last few years. I would question any filter that cost less then 25$

[ragtag22]

Spar on 44

[Professor]

I buy mine at Lowes.

[JustRita]

I buy Honeywell at Home Depot. They fit best.

[Scott O]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Be sure to get the correct size. You could remove the old filter and take it to ACE hardware in Wildwood and most likely they can match it with an exact replacement for less $$ than Munns.

Yes, shop local and skip Amazon....Ace Hardware, Sparr, Lowe’s or Home Depot carry most HVAC filters...

[birdawg]

Ace the hardware place.

[thevillagernie]

buy them on amazon if you think there too expensive,,,,,,DDaaaaa

[Bruce03]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

Munns replaced my AC in July 2019 & Im due for their service in a few months time, price is $79 but then I was asked if I had a new filter. When I said no, I assumed the engineer would bring one, I was told yes & that it’s an additional $50. This seems steep to me. Does anyone know if I can buy the AC filter myself from a store. It is the newer, thicker, longer lasting version of AC filter I think. Thank you.

I'm pretty sure you can buy it elsewhere and for less. Installation is mostly "pull out the old one and put in the new one".

Try this:
* Get the name and model number of your A/C which you'll find as a sticker or metal plate somewhere on the outside of your A/C. (Tip: use your iPhone to take a picture of the sticker or metal plate).
* Search the internet by typing "A/C filter: and then use the make and model number. Sometimes they will ask you for the serial number (which you'll find in your iPhone picture!)
* Check several places, including Amazon. You'll find different prices.
* Check YouTube and you'll find many videos showing exactly how to change the filter. Don't forget to try searching on your make and model - you might find a video for the exact make and model.

I hope this helps!

[dustflood]

Ace Hardware in Wildwood has them for under 20.00

[pacevett78]

Go to the Seco site, can order them there much cheaper.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Thanks. If the size is not exact it will not fit and of course will no do it's job. The thick ones are expensive where as the thin ones are obviously cheaper. But you cannot substitute one for the other. The thin ones need replacing more often.

[JudyLife]

Thank you for all the tips. Much appreciated!

[bilcon]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

Munns replaced my AC in July 2019 & Im due for their service in a few months time, price is $79 but then I was asked if I had a new filter. When I said no, I assumed the engineer would bring one, I was told yes & that it’s an additional $50. This seems steep to me. Does anyone know if I can buy the AC filter myself from a store. It is the newer, thicker, longer lasting version of AC filter I think. Thank you.

Go to Sparr Building supplies on 44 across from Grand Traverse SS. They are about $30 and my filter is about 4" thick.