In the world of HVAC systems, the quality of air filtration not only impacts air purity, but also affects energy efficiency, system longevity, and operational costs. Yoor Air's depth-loading furnace filter media, including the innovative 2-ply and 3-ply, stand out as game-changers in this domain.
Engineered with precision and a commitment to sustainability, these filters offer unparalleled performance and cost savings. Let's dive into what makes Yoor Air furnace and A/C filters the top choice for consumers and look at how they compare to other furnace filters on the market.
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Innovative Design and Efficiency
Understanding HVAC Jargon
Yoor Air vs Other Home Air Filter Brands
Summary
Innovative Design and Efficiency
Yoor Air has three different filter types: The Protector (2-ply), and The Pet Whisperer (3-ply) and The Clean Freak (3-ply Carbon) all of which embody innovation with their unique construction and media use.
Unlike traditional pleated and fiberglass filters, Yoor Air filters employ a synthetic depth-loading media strategy, allowing them to manage and trap dirt, dander and dust more effectively. This not only enhances the air quality by capturing a wider range of particulate sizes, but also contributes to longer service life and reduced energy consumption.
Bypass Elimination and Improved Air Quality
One of the standout features Yoor Air filters have is their ability to eliminate bypass. Traditional filters often allow unfiltered air to pass around the edges, leading to contamination and inefficiency.
Yoor Air's self-sealing gasket design ensures that all air passes through the filter, significantly improving the air quality and protecting HVAC components from contamination. This self-sealing gasket is one of the reasons we only sell 1” filter depths.
Due to how the sturdy inner frame stands up to the pressure created in an HVAC system, your 1” filter won’t collapse, therefore not needing a 2, 3, 4 or 5 inch box filter. You can keep the extra space we just saved you (wink wink).
Moisture and Mold Resistance
Do you live in an older home and have forgotten to change out your furnace filter, beyond 3 months? You more than likely have witnessed an air filter that was damp, clogged or even worse, had both and needed to rip the moisture damaged pleated filter from your HVAC's hands.
Moisture and mold can be detrimental to filter performance and air quality. The Protector and The Pet Whisperer furnace filters are designed to resist moisture and prevent mold growth.
Thanks to the synthetic media and lack of cardboard elements, Yoor Air filters are superior to the traditional cheap cardboard filters that absorb moisture you would often find from your local hardware store or industry competitors such as 3M's Filtrete or Honeywell.
This feature not only enhances air quality, but also prolongs the filter's lifespan, reducing replacement and maintenance costs. Get rid of your outdated, cardboard pleated filters and move to the antimicrobial filter media.
Extended Service Life and Cost Savings
The depth-loading feature of Yoor Air's filters means they don't just capture particles on the surface like your traditional pleated or fiberglass filters. Instead, they efficiently capture the particles throughout the media down to 1 micron, resulting in less frequent changes and lower operating costs.
For additional information on how frequently you should be changing your furnace filter based on your home's lifestyle and living environment, read our complete furnace filter guide.
Understanding HVAC Jargon:
What Does Resistance and Efficiency Mean?
For those of you who are not HVAC specialists, the term "Initial Resistance WG" in the context of furnace filter pressure drop refers to the initial resistance to airflow measured in water gauge (WG), often expressed in inches of water column (in. w.g. or "wc).
Right now, you're probably wondering why all that HVAC jargon is important, also, w.g./wc? More like WTF are you talking about!?
It's important because this measurement indicates the amount of pressure required to push air through a new filter at a specified airflow rate.
Essentially, it's a metric used to quantify how much the filter impedes the flow of air when it's first installed, before any dust or debris starts to accumulate in the filter media.
4 Reasons the Initial Resistance of a Furnace Filter Is Crucial
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System Compatibility: Ensures the furnace or air handling unit can overcome the filter's resistance to maintain adequate airflow throughout the system. If the initial resistance is too high for the system's blower, it can reduce efficiency and increase energy consumption.
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Filter Selection: Helps in selecting the appropriate filter for an application. Filters with lower initial resistance require less energy to push air through, potentially leading to lower operating costs.
However, the filtration efficiency also needs to be considered, as more efficient filters (higher MERV ratings 10-13) typically have higher initial resistance.
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Performance Impact: The initial pressure drop can impact the system's overall performance. A filter with a high initial resistance may lead to reduced airflow, affecting the comfort levels in the conditioned space and possibly causing strain on the HVAC system, leading to premature wear or failure.
- Operational Costs: Higher initial resistance can translate to higher energy costs as the system's fan needs to work harder to maintain airflow. Understanding this parameter helps in balancing filtration efficiency with energy consumption.
Yoor Air Compared to Other Home Air Filters
The table below provides a comprehensive comparison of various furnace filters on the market based on their performance metrics, including pressure drop (PD) at different airflows (300 and 500 feet per minute (fpm)) and efficiency at capturing particles of different sizes (ranging from 0.3 micrometers (µm) to 10 µm).
Source: Data provided from texairfilters.com
The filters are rated using the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV rating), which is a standard that rates the overall effectiveness of air filters. Higher MERV ratings indicate better filtration performance, capturing smaller particles more effectively.
|| Helpful Tips:
- Filters with higher MERV ratings (e.g., MERV 13) generally show better efficiency in capturing finer particles.
- The difference in pressure drop between 300 fpm and 500 fpm airflow rates highlights how resistance increases with airflow.
- The efficiency at different particle sizes shows a filter's capability to handle various air quality issues.
Understanding Initial Resistance and Capacity
What is initial resistance?
The initial resistance is a measure of how much the filter impedes airflow. In general, a lower initial resistance is preferable as it means the HVAC system does not have to work as hard to pull air through the filter. Be careful here as you don’t want to blow out your motor!
Now that we have covered initial resistance, you’re probably also wondering what the heck does Capacity (CFM) mean?
This metric measures the volume of air that can pass through the filter at a given resistance. As for the (CFM), this stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. A higher capacity at a given resistance generally suggests that the filter allows for better airflow while still performing its filtering function.
How Does Yoor Air Filters Compare?
When tested, the initial resistance of Yoor Air filters at 400 FPM and 500 FPM falls within a similar range to the other competitor filters listed.
The Protector (2-Ply) 16x25, which is a very popular and most common filter size, has an initial resistance of 0.21” WG while The Pet Whisperer (3-Ply) filter has an initial resistance of 0.31" WG at 400 FPM, respectively.
This is comparable to many other filters which have initial resistances in the range between 0.10" WG to 0.27" WG at similar airflows.
Environmental and Sustainable Home Air Filters
In today's environmentally conscious world, the sustainability of homes and building operations is a growing concern. Yoor Air filters contribute to green building practices by incorporating post-consumer recycled content, reducing waste, and enhancing energy efficiency in its products.
Tell Me The Recap
Yoor Air's three products include The Protector, The Pet Whisperer and The Clean Freak furnace and A/C filters offer an unmatched combination of air quality improvement, energy efficiency, and operational cost savings.
With the innovative design, moisture and mold resistance, and sustainability benefits, these filters represent a smart investment for any home owner committed to maintaining a healthy, efficient, and green home living.
