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MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) assigns a MERV number intended to help people compare filters. The MERV efficiency rating is the filters ability to capture specific micron sized particles. The higher the MERV rating, the better the filtration.
