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    Decided to look into replacing the home A/C filter. Went to Homer Depot and was shocked! Sure they had the $7 filters but the one I need is 20x25x4 and costs $30! This is ridiculous for essentially some cardboard and some paper. Is there a washable reuseable filter available? I looked online and they aren't much cheaper. Part number is FC100A1037 and is a Honeywell brand.

    BTW, anyone know what a MERV rating is in regards to these filters?
    ...and across the line.

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    Washable filters rule when the sun is shining and warm. Taking one to the curb when the waterhose is frozen is another story, but you only have to buy one for the next ummpteen years
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    I feel ya! My house has two Honeywell units with those silly filters. I'm thinking about getting some washable filters, but I've got to do some more research on them.

    MERV is a filtration rating, the higher the better.
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    OK...

    so where would one find a washable filter sized as 20x25x4?
    ...and across the line.

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    I think you have to have a custom one made. My wife was looking into it.
    Thomas
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    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507

    What's the life span of the 4" filters??

    I want one of these in the next house = http://www.hannabery.com/F50eac.shtml

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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing
    I want one of these in the next house = http://www.hannabery.com/F50eac.shtml
    That's what is in my garage
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
    Effective?
    There's probably 3 cubic feet of gap between the garage door and frame. How would I know if it is effective? It has probably been on less than 48 hours in the year I've owned it! I don't even know why they put it in there.
    I was just trying to be like my hero and get kicked off a forum by being a harassing
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing
    What's the life span of the 4" filters??
    6mo-1year
    ...and across the line.

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