Washable Electrostatic HVAC Furnace Air Filter, Lasts a Lifetime, 6 Stage Permanent Air Filter, Healthier Home or Office, Made in The USA - Increases Airflow (16x25x1)

We just had the HVAC serviced for spring/summer, and of course the technician did his job well. He mentioned that the manufacturer of the HVAC has come out with an electrostatic air filter, but the cost was too much money for us. I checked on Amazon for the price of electrostatic air filters and found that they are much more affordable. There are several brands out there, but the reviews for the Trophy brand air filter were better than a few of the others. These electrostatic air filters do a better job of capturing dust, allergens and pet dander better than the paper type, really good for anyone who suffers from allergies. The filter is sturdy and slides in nicely without getting caught on the track. I bought two so that when it's time to wash the filter, we can put the other in without having to wait for the filter to dry.

Finally decided to try one of these filters. With 5 dogs in and out once a day, at least, the Merv 12-14, etc. only last three weeks. Forget three months. Patio doors w/doggie door is almost right across the den from the air return. Asthma attacks were my sign the filter needed changing. This brand, Trophy, was the 2nd one I purchased. The first ended up just too big (I wedged it and was able to cover the opening), Air flow was one way like standard filters & it didn’t really do much. My allergies were messy and the dirt and dander were visible within days. I washed it weekly for several weeks because it was covered with fur on the bottom layer and topped with dirt and dander.I searched again and after reading Trophy’s description of their filters I ordered my size of 24x24x1.This filter works very very well. As well or better than the Mervs I was spending piles of money on year round. It fits PERFECTLY. It is thicker, heavier, stronger and more structurally sound than the other. So far I have cleaned it twice. My asthma kicked in at around 3 weeks so I took a look and could see matter starting to collect on the outer-most layer. Time to clean. It was easy to clean, but not too easy. If you don’t have a very strong hand held sprayer in the shower you will need a good amount of pressure outside using your water hose. This filter has layers that work. It took several hours to dry in the sun and it was so nice not having to worry ifI installed it with the correct side in. This one goes either way. And when I thought about that, it makes sense. How the other filter only had one correct airflow direction was odd if it worked the way they said it should.This Trophy filter is exactly what I was looking for and does exactly what they say it will do. And if anyone is wondering, I am NOT a paid reviewer for anything, ever. No discounts before or after, ever. I was looking for a washable filter on Amazon and this is the second brand I tried. I’m beyond happy with this purchase and will be getting my parents one now.

Some years ago our family discovered static electricity A/C filters that worked very well for our home, but was 'cleaned' by the use of a vacuum and was not washable. These filters were more expensive than the others that would eventually have to be replaced as well.We've recently relocated to a new home with multiple A/C filters which already was collecting enough contaminates that they should be replaced. The former home owners had replacements for each filter location (each of different dimensions) so we used the new, but not washable filters until they started getting noticeably dirty.Since we had used static electricity filters that worked very well multiple times, they also had to be simply discarded.We searched for static electrical A/C filters in our new area and discovered the Trophy Air Washable Electrostatic HVAC Air Filters that is advertised as 'lifetime'.After much investigating we were very impressed that you can purchase common sizes, but if you have a unique size, like our present A/C you can actually order by dimensions to fit the intake frame precisely!So far (a few weeks of usage) the filters are working well but has not been needing any attention as yet, but has apparently collected some debris exactly as they should.A little initial higher cost than the static electric filters made of paper/plastic, but after comparing the current cost of our new filters we realized you could have to buy about 4 disposable filters for the cost of just one washable/reinstall life time filter. Plus, you can order custom sizes if necessary - just once!Great product, sturdy construction of aluminum framing and perfect fitting.

The Washable Electrostatic HVAC Furnace Air Filter is a solid investment if you're looking to save money on replacements and help reduce your household's environmental footprint. The idea of a filter that lasts a lifetime and can be washed and reused is a big plus, and it does save money in the long run compared to constantly buying disposable filters. The six-stage filtration process seems to do a good job. It is sturdy and fits perfectly into the 20x20 area. It's thickness is about the same as a disposable filter.However, one thing to keep in mind is that after cleaning the filter, you do have to wait for it to dry thoroughly before reinserting it into your HVAC system. If it's not fully dry, dust and debris can stick to it, which could reduce its effectiveness. It’s a bit of a hassle, but not a dealbreaker as long as you plan ahead.As for dust collection, that’s really the key to how well this filter performs. It does an impressive job of trapping particles and preventing dust buildup in my home, but I was curious to see how much it would actually catch over time. After several cleanings, it seems to be doing its job. Just be patient with the drying process, and you’ll get solid results.Overall, I’m happy with the filter. It's a great value for the money, and the fact that it’s washable makes it a long-term solution for cleaner air and fewer trips to the store for replacements. Just make sure you allow enough time for it to dry properly after cleaning!