What does a furnace filter rack do?

Tradesman’s Filter Rack is designed to be used for any up flow, downflow, or horizontal application for all types of forced air residential furnaces. Made of 26GA galvanized complete with gasketed door for the most efficient way of filtering air passing through a furnace.

Are 4 inch filters better than 1-inch?

The 4-inch thick air filter has a definite advantage over the 1” filter in terms of longevity, airflow and maximum filtering potential. Thus, if it fits your furnace, then a 4-inch air filter is better than a 1-inch air filter in regards to improving air quality.

Is a media filter worth it?

Media filters do an exceptional job giving you clean air and are one of the highest quality filters available for homes. They catch all sorts of particles and contaminants in the air, stopping stuff like mold, pollen, dust, dirt, pet dander, smoke and other contaminants.

Do you keep the box on an air filter?

Installing a filter without a box will result in restrictive airflow, as the air filter won’t be settled and installed properly. Running your furnace on high temperatures and fan speed could result in the air filter being moved out of the ideal position.

Should furnace filter stick out?

Your furnace filter shouldn’t stick out at all. If it sticks out, then your furnace efficiency can drop dramatically. If your furnace filter is sticking out, then you do not have the correctly sized furnace filter. The filter should fit into the unit and be easy to slide in and out.

How tight should a furnace filter fit?

The filter must fit snuggly in your furnace.It is important to note that you must have an exact fit for your cabinet -“close enough is not good enough” in these circumstances. A good fit prevents air from slipping around the edges of the filter.

Do you keep furnace filter in box?

Should furnace filter be sealed?

Your furnace will be pulling humid, dirty air directly into the blower compartment. That is not a good thing at all. That’s why we recommend closing the space around your filter with something like the FilterLock by Allergy Zone.

Are pleated filters bad for AC?

Pleated filters are bad for your system because they block too much air, forcing the HVAC motor to work harder to pull in the air it needs and burning it out faster.

Can I stack air filters?

Can You Stack Air Filters? Do not stack multiple smaller air filters on top of one another to fit them into a larger air handler. Installing multiple 1” air filters in a 2” slot, for example, can cause costly damage to your AC unit, as residential furnaces are not equipped to handle this level of airflow restriction.