Do pleated filters provide better filtration?
Compared to standard filters, pleated filters provide better filtration because of their bigger surface area than that of average filters. You can also get pleated filters at higher MERV ratings, even up to MERV 12, making them efficient in trapping out more harmful pollutants, dust, and allergens. Aside from better filtration, you also get many other benefits from using pleated filters for your system. Pleated air filters are able to expand their surface area because of the way they were designed and because of that, they can provide you with healthy air without compromising the quality of airflow. Your system won’t have to use more energy to give off optimum airflow with pleated filters. Pleated filters also have a longer life compared to other filter types because there’s more area for particles and dust to settle. They also require less frequent cleaning. If you don’t live in a highly polluted area, your pleated filter can function to its optimal level of performance for up to three months before it will require cleaning. Think you should get pleated filters? Merv Filters can customize your furnace filter so you get the best filtration and all other advantages listed above.
