Washable AC Filters Benefit Homeowners and the Environment

Most general retailers and many hardware stores only sell disposable heating and air conditioning system filters in the "standard" sizes, and if your system takes a nonstandard size, you could end up having to order your filters from the manufacturer or find a specialty supplier when your disposable filters clog and need replacement. But with reusable filters, you buy once and simply clean and reuse it for the life of your system.

Washable AC Filters Provide Superior Filtration

Permanent, reusable AC filters wouldn't do much good if they didn't provide excellent filtration. Look for permanent filters that do not contain polyester, because it can become difficult to clean. Also, choose five-layer filtration over three-layer for superior allergen removal and efficient dust removal. Filters that do not use polyester are very easy to rinse clean and provide the filtration you need long term.

Permanent Furnace Filters are Easy to Clean

Using the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner, you can remove excess dust from your permanent furnace filter before washing. The next step is to wash it, either in a bathtub using a handheld shower head, or outside with the hose. Rinse till the water runs clear. Then allow the filter to drain / drip dry and replace it in the system.

Lifetime Warranty Protects Consumers

If you are tired of buying disposable filters, look for permanent filters for your heating and cooling system that offer a lifetime manufacturer's warranty. These filters are designed to last as long as your heating and cooling system does. The best and most trusted manufacturers of permanent filters back up their products with a guarantee. And if you care for the filters as recommended, they'll last as long as needed.

Fewer Filters Go to Landfills

Most air conditioning manufacturers recommend you replace your system filters once a month, and that adds up to a lot of disposable filters ending up in landfills. With a permanent filter, you simply rinse the dust off, let the filter dry, and use the same one over and over again. It's friendlier to the earth and saves you trips to the store.