What you’ll learn by reading this blog:

● There is a difference between cheap air filters and quality ones.

● How to get high-quality air filters delivered directly to your home.

Chances are, you’ve looked for air filters either online or in stores and asked yourself why they are so expensive. After all, you can get multi-packs of bargain filters for $10 or less. The best way to answer that question is with the well-used saying of buyers beware. Let’s look at some reasons why you should think twice before going for a cheap air conditioner filter.

Is There Really a Difference Between the Bargain Filters and Quality Air Filters?

The answer is an emphatic “yes!” Just like any other product, the more corners you cut, the cheaper your costs. That means that you can sell for less and still make a profit. Though the basic version of some things may be fine, that’s not true with air filters.

You may think that a cheap air conditioner filter should be fine. But that’s like saying buying a cheap car with little to no safety features is a good option to save money. The truth is, air filters are meant to protect your air quality and preserve the life and efficiency of your HVAC system. When you consider what you could spend on allergy medications, repairs, or replacement of your air conditioning system, the few extra dollars you spend to buy the best A/C filters look like a much better investment.

The Best A/C Filters Use Higher Quality Materials

There’s a reason cheap air filters are, well, cheap. They are made from spun fiberglass, which creates a loose web-like material. If you think that will work well to block dust, dirt, and other contaminants from entering your HVAC system where they can be recirculated into your home, try a little experiment. Sprinkle some chocolate powder or powdered sugar on your counter, then blow on it toward one of those cheap filters and see what happens.

Quality Air Filters Catch More Particulates

Now that you can visualize what happens with a fiberglass air filter, let’s talk about pleated and non-pleated air filters. When you have materials that actually stop the particulates from passing through the filter, the difference between a good filter and a great filter is surface area. By creating pleats, you can add more surface area without increasing the dimensions. The other

bonus is that the extra surface area means you don’t have to change the filter as often as a non-pleated one.

Thicker Air Filters Last Longer

Don’t be fooled by the myth that thicker filters will block or constrain the airflow to your A/C unit. A thin filter will clog much faster, while the thicker one will last much longer. If you still aren’t convinced, look at the manufacturer’s recommended replacement schedule. You should be able to tell that the thicker ones have a longer expected life.

Choose Quality Air Filters From Crockett Filter Club

The best A/C filters truly are a better value than a cheap air conditioner filter. They have superior materials, more surface area, and are thicker. All those factors mean you don’t have to change your air filters nearly as often. It also means you get better air quality in your home and fewer particulates in your HVAC system. Contact us today for questions or place an order to get your high-quality air filters delivered directly to your home.