Which is Better A Standard Or Pleated Air Filter?

While a standard air conditioner filter is better than nothing a pleated air filter is better than a standard filter. One of the main reasons pleated is better is because the pleated design provides more surface space, meaning more surface area for the dust and other pollutants to get trapped.

While they may cost a little more than a standard filter you don’t have to change them as often so in the long run they really may not cost more — when you look at your annual costs. Considering the cost isn’t much more, if any, and they do a better job it ends up being a pretty easy decision. The other benefit is since you aren’t throwing away the old filter as often, the pleated air filters will be more environmental than the standard ones.

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