Will You Save Money using Generic Air Filters vs. a HEPA filter?
Summary
Companies making air filters must adhere to rigid manufacturing standards in order to use the HEPA name. HEPA is the standard. Be suspect of any filter offered at a cheaper price.
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You may see claims like:
“HEPA-type”
“HEPA-like”
“99% HEPA”
Watch out for inferior products.
The Department of Energy requires manufacturer HEPA filters to remove 99.97% or more airborne particles of 0.3 micro meter in size.
In-Depth Reference(s)
Article: The Seven Sins of Filter Manufacturers Buying Considerations: – NEEDS LINK TO NEW ARTICLE
I would recommend sticking with the original manufacturer’s replacement HEPA filter unless you are certain that the replacement filter is either a HEPA or up to the standards that the HEPA label represents.
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