1X16X20 PLEATED FILTER

Filtrete Basic Dust & Lint Air Filter is a 1-Inch pleated HVAC filter designed to help capture everyday airborne particles while allowing clean air to flow efficiently through your home's heating and cooling system. With a 300 MPR rating and MERV 5 performance, it is designed to attract and capture common household contaminants such as dust, lint, pollen, and dust-mite debris. The electrostatically charged filter media helps improve particle capture compared with basic non-electrostatic filters, making it a practical choice for routine residential HVAC maintenance.

  The filter uses Filtrete's 3-in-1 electrostatic filtration technology, which is designed to attract and capture unwanted airborne particles as air passes through the furnace, air conditioner, or HVAC system. Its pleated construction increases the available filtering surface while maintaining airflow through the system, helping provide everyday protection against the dust and lint that accumulate in busy households. The filter is particularly well suited for homeowners looking for basic particle filtration without stepping up to a higher-efficiency allergen filter.

The actual filter dimensions are approximately 1/2" Smaller on the 2 bigger sizes, allowing it to fit properly within compatible filter compartments. It is constructed with a pleated filter media and frame designed for routine residential use, and its MERV 5 rating provides basic filtration while helping maintain appropriate airflow through compatible heating and cooling equipment.

For best performance, Filtrete Basic Dust & Lint Air Filter should generally be replaced about every 90 days, although replacement frequency can vary depending on household conditions, HVAC usage, pets, construction activity, and the amount of airborne dust. A clean filter helps the HVAC system maintain proper airflow and prevents accumulated dust from unnecessarily restricting the system. This makes the filter a convenient, affordable choice for routine furnace and air-conditioning maintenance and everyday household air filtration.