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Are you one of the few people who believe your house air filter is helping you remove indoor air pollutants? Guess again. Find out how to check for a home air filters MERV rating. This rating will determine the amount of pollutants filtered out of your home air. With the right MERV rating you can effectively  improve the indoor air quality of your home and likewise improve the health of you and your family.

Although many furnace manufacturers recommend changing the furnace filter only twice yearly, the demands of good indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and proper airflow call for more frequent changes.

In general, the type of filter may not be as important as its cleanliness. That is, unless there are allergies or COPD- related conditions suffered by any of the family members. In which case there would arise a need for more expensive HEPA-type filters (about $10-$12) apiece.