The FilterBuy
MERV 11/Gold is part of the
Air Filters test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Furnace Filters, Air Conditioner Filters & Air Filters
models like the MERV 11/Gold are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high)
Dust, pollen, smoke removal is how well a model cleared air of fine clay dust and cigarette smoke when operating at its highest speed. A model that scores well for dust removal should perform comparably for pollen.
Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low)
Dust, pollen, smoke removal is how well a model cleared air of fine clay dust and cigarette smoke when operating at its lowest speed. A model that scores well for dust removal should perform comparably for pollen.
Airflow resistance
Airflow resistance reflects how freely air passed through the unit.
