How Effective Is an HVAC Filter for Virus Removal

A four-step infographic breaks down the essential factors for effective HVAC filter viral defense: MERV rating, capture mechanisms, air circulation rate, and a leak-proof seal.

A MERV 8 filter does roughly the same work against an airborne virus as a window screen does against a mosquito. It catches the big stuff. The small stuff walks right through. That single mismatch is the reason most homeowners ask whether their HVAC filter is actually doing anything during flu season, and the honest … Read more