How often should you change your high efficiency filters? If your unit does not have a magnahelic pressure gauge you need to calendar your changes. But a calendar isn’t a reliable guide, as environmental changes can cause a filter to clog sooner rather than later....
High efficiency filters have denser media. Denser media means the air flower across the filter is reduced or the fan motor on the unit has to work harder to pull air into the system. High efficiency filters with a MERV rating of 13 or above may actually be detrimental...
Cottonwood filters, also called air intake filter screens, protect your equipment from damaging cottonwood seed. In many parts of the country from May through August, poplar trees produce pollen on threadlike cotton seeds. If you've ever had to clean an air intake...
When you're choosing a commercial filter for a store, mall, or other commercial building, several factors come into play: what is the space used for (a classroom at a university has different filtration needs from a gym, cafeteria or swimming pool) the number of...
Commercial air filters are used in a variety of settings ranging from places where large numbers of people are present, such as hotels, shopping malls, and even non-critical areas in hospitals. Commercial air filters can be purchased ready-made or custom made to the...
Do your air conditioner evaporator coils keep freezing? There are two possible solutions to his problem, both involving HVAC air filters. HVAC Air Filters and AC Unit Problems First off, if your AC unit's coils are freezing, you should of course have a qualified...
Whether you're a homeowner trying to pinch a few pennies or a facilities engineer looking to keep your budget under control, one area to explore for saving money is your HVAC air filters. I'm not just talking about common sense things like price comparisons or buying...
You've probably seen packages marked "high efficiency filter." But what is a high efficiency filter? Do you need one? Is it any better than other filters? High efficiency filters are MERV 11-16, and are designed to remove particulates from 65% up to HEPA efficiencies....
If your business is involved in manufacturing, industrial or commercial projects, then you're probably familiar with the term MERV. MERV or MERV ratings stands for "Minimum Efficiency Ratings Value." It's a standard measurement for residential and commercial filters...
When you're choosing industrial air filters, there are several considerations to take into account. These include resistance, capacity and efficiency. Air Resistance and Motor Efficiency Anything that gets in the way of air flow, even something beneficial like...
For over 70 years Twin City Filter has been a family business providing both filter service and filter sales. We began serving the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area and grew into a coast to coast, border to border business.
We provide filters, custom filters and service to contractors, office complexes, condos, business parks, colleges, and other industrial, commercial and residential developments.