How to FILTER All Dirt & Dust & Pollen From Your Home & SAVE 100's New

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

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[@coolramone]

So where do you get this blue and orange filter? And what is it called?

[@MatesLawnMaintenance78]

I have a 16×25×1. I only see 16×24×1. Will this one still fit

[@jeffconnor214]

@@MatesLawnMaintenance78 Michael - 16x25x1 is actually on the list but out of order. Scroll down the drop down list and you will see it second from the bottom.

[@ASybil]

What is the black box you put it all in? I don't think we have one like that.

[@MichaelMantion]

BTW squirrel cage fans would use less power and spin faster if your filter gets clogged. It will move less air but the fan moves faster with less power usage.

[@lonestarst8]

When I was a young airmen on the aircraft carrier, I'd perform ventilation maintenance and our filters were stainless steel. You could easily see through the filters, they weren't anything special, but the vent shops would run the filters through a dishwasher, spray oil on them once they were dry and issue them back to us to install. This comment may not add any value to the content you've posted, but I thought others might find this interesting.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

First off, thank you very much for your service, it's greatly appreciated. Your experience with the oiled filter is exactly what we are trying to share in this video. Thank you for the view and your comment, it's appreciated, have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@maurice482390]

Actually interesting af

[@sherkelly4533]

Like the oil trick, Im going to try it!

[@jmstouter6572]

Oh, you bet! Thanks!

[@updowningenuity]

love the fact you added that you performed ventilation maintenance on the filters and then explained the steps taken. i laugh though because you say you and then immediately go into, our vent shops would run them through the dishwasher,............... pause................ spray oil on them ONCE tehy were DRY and issue them back to us to install. thank you

[@Wichitan]

I've been meaning to do this for years and this video was the kickstart I needed. I'm now the proud owner of four electrostatic filters (two for each inlet) and a roll of filter fabric. My wife has been assigned the arts and crafts portion of the project (to measure and cut the fabric). No more $$ for filters, ever.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL!! That's awesome Art! Thanks so much for watching and sharing, we truly appreciate it, you will love the results of this, great decision my friend. Have a fantastic week. Guru Mike

[@malexjones]

I ditched my MERV 13 filters in my two split HC systems and I'm following your advice. My 9-year-old daughter seems to sneeze year-round in the house. Will try anything now to help and stop buying Claritin & Zyrtec meds. Living in the Miami-FLL area, I was initially concerned with layering two MERV 8 filters together because I didn't want to overwork my air handlers. But, I spoke to an HVAC tech who said it is better to have a thicker, two inch MERV 8 filter than a one-inch MERV 13 filter. Thank you @MrKnowitAllGuru

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

you are very welcome my friend!! Mr.KIA also see this video the stuff is unbelievable kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqeui3R7jLmDjc0 it will really help anyone with allergies :)

[@AldousHuxley7]

Quercetin and bromelain for allergies they prescribe it in germany check out the health benefits. Quercetin blocks the nuerotoxic effects from msg kills cancer cells protects healthy cells good for exercise performance etc

[@charlottecannon314]

Wrong, remember thicker means harder work on your hvac. Common sense. Hvac want you to replace your system years before necessary. They sell your old carried off systems as used. Dont fall into their trap. And do not use canola oil on those filters, it's a food. And it draws pests. Don't do it. Winex air purifiers are great, I have two myself, that's whst he has up there on that table. You don't need a filter on top of your stainless steel reusable filter. Most your dust comes from your attic, between tbe open walls in your attic. Clean your attic, get between tbe open walls with a long vacuum hose, thrn seal up the openings but make tbe seal removable for future access. Seal up around your saufat in your attic too, any cracks and day light seen, and install a electrical outlet up in your attic and put a couple 1500 to 2000 square feet coverage air purifiers up in your attic, add a shut off switch on main level to easy shut off as needed. Next, spray a all natural chemical free dust mite killer in your attic including between the walls and around tbe saufat - if possible- to kill off any existing dust mites. And make sure your attic access hatch/door has a good seal gasket around the access opening to keep out any contributing dust, dirt, pests, dampness and pollen. The attic is where 98 percent of your dust and allergens are coming from when tbe hvac runs it creates a vacuum that pulls the dust into your home. If your attic is vented, add vent fans to pull out the dust and excess heat in summer months and cold air in tve winter months too, along with a outlet and another separate on/off switch on main level fir the attic vent fans. Lastly, make sure your plumbing vents and flu on your roof are in good shape and are properly sealed at the abutment of the vent and where the roof shingles or metal roof abut and connect, seal with waterproof sealant for roof. One final measure, is to hire a hvac duct cleaning company to vacuum out your hvac system and duct work, air return vent and to seal any gaps in your hvac, ductwork, blower, coils, and such. Many times there are visible gaps. These measures are important. Carpet and carpet padding is notorious for high level of dangerous chemicals in them so if your family has allergies, and are dust matts - get rid of your carpets and padding if snd when possible and settle for large area rugs over wood or tile floors if you like carpet. Best wishes.

[@michelletennyson8535]

@@charlottecannon314What a helpful comment & it was so kind of you to take the time to write all that out to try and help them! 😊

[@Nikki_with_the_blikki]

This is the kind of content my husband and I need. We've only been homeowners for 2 years so we're still learning!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help Erica! Thank you so much for watching, stay tuned my friend, lots more to come :) Hope you have a great week. Guru Mike

[@Nikki_with_the_blikki]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru you're so welcome! Enjoy your week as well!

[@Detroitblue]

I have been investigating my dust problem for a while now and what I discovered is that a large percent of dust does not come from the HVAC intake. It comes from the Human body as well as fibers from things like our clothing and blankets and stuff. But I was surprised to discover how much dust is really skin cells and dandruff. And it really only came to light when I bought a mesh fabric office chair. I noticed that the mesh was allowing all the stuff flaking off my body to accumulate on the underside and backside of the chair. A thick coating of dust. I realized it was not from the air but my body.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@fool9111z]

Yes, which is why HAVC filtering doesn’t solve the problem. Vacuuming and open windows does!

[@dmittie9761]

@@fool9111z Vacuuming and opening windows doesn't clear out the dust either, sure you'll get a lot of it vaccumed up but it'll blow it around too. HAVCs have intake vents that help circulate the air to the furnace/ac so if you don't use a filter, all that dust/ dirt is just being recycled back into the whole house over and over again.

[@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755]

​@@fool9111z open windows in areas like Tennessee will make the situation worse.

[@jimmypalavi]

Homes which contain more cotton clothes and products develop more dust than homes which have more polyester and synthetic materials.

[@savinggracekennels5588]

Great content! I've been in the HVACR industry going on 6yrs now. With most of my customer base being commercial hotel high rises, restaurants & storage facilities I've been using the blue filter media the last 4yrs. In the kitchens of restaurants, I find extreme conditions with additional grease and flower causing expensive repairs to the refrigeration equipment that are in close proximity to fryers and breading stations. I use the blue media as a disposable to protect the condenser coils and it most certainly helps when doing scheduled preventive maintenance, On the residential side whenever I install a new unit or have scheduled p.m. I use the cheapest fiberglass filters with a Merv rating below 4 and recommend customers change them whenever they pay the electric bill every month. I like the idea of implementing the orange media and the canola oil is a great idea when reusing. Should make the cleaning process easier. However, the commercial kitchens are so bad that I have no choice but to throw them away and replace them with new.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing, we appreciate your input my friend, have a great week. GuruMike

[@psdaengr911]

There are mechanical ways of precipitating dust oil and grease from air with durable equipment that can be easily cleaned, but people will chose cheap today over lower cost during a lifetime.

[@stex1985]

Dusty house no matter what filter your using,check the compartment or return air to system and make sure it’s not pulling unfiltered air into system. From the attic is one of the major offenders and under the walls of the return air compartment. A high MERV filter will cause a system to pull air from any source other than the filter,path of least resistance.

[@michaelkaiser1864]

getting too high of a merv is gonna reduce airflow (maybe change head pressure if too much). Finding a 4 merv is getting impossible locally. Getting 7's is tough to even order. In the harsh conditions you had in kitchens? You saved their butts for sure. Average homeowner? I don't think i'd do this in an older home and not with animals for sure. Folks will forget and pressures are gonna go stupid.

[@michaelwright1602]

I just went down and changed out my furnace filter, it was the last one out of my stock, I bought quite a few 3 packs of these 20"x25"x4" filters a couple of years ago. They have since tripled in price. I said self, it is time for an alternative, and then I found this video... I just ordered two of the screens and a roll of the orange filter stuff, along with some large cord/cable clips to hold the orange filter to the electrostatic filter. I will use velcro to hold it in place inside the filter box. I bought two so that I can do a quick change when it comes time to clean the filters. Thank you for this video sir! You just saved me a bunch of money!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help Michael! I hear you on the costs of things doubling and tripling over the last 3 years :( We have to save where we can for sure! Thank you so much for watching and sharing, hope you have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@berniel5541]

Mike, what and where did you order the cable clips to hold the electrostatic filter to he orange filter? Thanks

[@getsoulz]

@Michael Wright HI Mike I use the same size filter as you, could you tell me what size metal screens you used or post a link to it? Thank you.

[@rickb.8508]

I see others were asking about where to purchase the cord/cable clips you use , please add that information or a link....

[@michaelwright1602]

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[@IDYLBERRY]

Good video for those that will do this and probably the best use of canola oil. When I did construction defect litigation, I often represented the HVAC contractor named in the suit. Homeowners would state low register airflow when HVAC was in operation. I'd go over to the return air for a look and observe the air filter almost black and being sucked into the duct. I'd ask the homeowner when they last changed the filter, and some didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I told them at this point they should have the system cleaned by a pro. What falls into the floor registers gets blown back out. There is filter material available for the registers.

[@trishpipkins]

Ew so gross!!! I no longer feel as bad for letting mine go about 45 days. We showed the people who moved into our old house where the extra filters are. They said "I didn't know you're supposed to change those." Our brand new AC unit cost $10,000 for a 1600 Sq ft house! How do people not think about maintaining this stuff? At 20 years old I knew the importance of this!!

[@IDYLBERRY]

@@trishpipkins It catches your attention when your wallet hemorrhages. I hope you had some homeowner's insurance to cover most of the costs. So many people don't know where the gas, electrical, and water shut offs are located.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help Idylberry! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your knowledge, we truly appreciate the input, have a fantastic week my friend. GuruMike

[@arlenelee3881]

Where can i get the bulk filter to purchase?

[@Supernatural147]

@@trishpipkins no way someone charge you 10 k for an ac unit thats absurd. Maybe for a full system with all new duct etc but just the ac unit is wild.

[@brianh4480]

Great videos, thank you so much for all your knowledge and sharing. I spray a paper framed air filter with diluted Dawn (that I actually use when cleaning dishes which I have in a good quaiity Zep spray bottle from Lowes or Walmart). After allowing the water to dry, it leaves a thin tacky coating that will make the dust stick to it but still allow air to pass through. When the the filters get dirty, simply take them outside or your shower and after spraying it for 10-15 seconds, they are clean as good as new because of the Dawn coating you applied doesn't allow the dust to stick. In the shower, you can clearly see how much dirt had collected in it. Hang to dry on clothesline or hanger with binder ciips (in the shower overnight) and respray with diluted Dawn when ready. Allow water to completely evaporate before using. But, before using it, I treat the paper frame with a diluted waterproof wood glue with a cheap dollar store paint brush. I apply 2-3 coats (allowing each coat to dry in between). After completely dry, then I spray the filter pleats with diluted dawn solution to make it tacky for dust to stick when in use. Tip: Diluted Dawn also works great to flies and other bugs outdoors. Any bug with an exoskeleton diluted Dawn will kill it. Don't use it indoors as it can make floors slippery. This spray also works great when you have small areas of standing water to kill mosquito larvae as it disrupts surface tension which will drown them.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you for watching and sharing, we always appreciate the input from our viewers. Hope you have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

@brianH4480- Dawn also kills fleas on dogs ( haven’t tried it on other animals). Dampen the hair , apply non diluted dawn, scrub with your hands, wait about 60 seconds- within the 60 seconds the fleas will start falling off. Dawn has so many wonderful uses. It’s the best dish soap out there IMO.

[@brianh4480]

@@BreezyByTheSea63 Yes, I heard that. Probably not something you'd want to use on a regular basis however I'd use it if I didn't have a better option. A vet once told me to make a soap ring around the dog's neck first because fleas will try to escape to a dryer part of the dog. Usually the dog's body is wet down first. Dawn also makes a good homemade non-scratching tub/shower cleaner when mixed with vinegar (1 part Dawn to 3 parts vinegar). Just have to rinse very well (after light scrubbing) or it will be slippery and dangerous.

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

@@brianh4480 thank you for that info. I will definitely keep that in mind. Dawn is amazing!!

[@silvergrizzly316]

Mr. Guru Hammers another one Home!!! 💪 I've been using these filters(washable) for 32 years and we've only bought new ones three times!!! AWESOME STUFF MIKE !!!👏 👌 👍 Have a Blessed week my friend!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Right on! Thanks as always Jay, huge $ savings my friend, have a great week. GuruMike

[@trishpipkins]

We just bought a home in Winter Haven and bought a brand new AC unit. I've been wanting to know how to take care of it and make it last because they cost a small fortune to replace. I'm sharing this with my husband. You're awesome! Thanks for showing us all the "simple ways" to make life better. Also I love flat plugs. 😁

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our pleasure Trish! Thanks for being here with us my friend, hope you have a great week. GuruMike

[@jeffpowell476]

I live in winter Haven also welcome Trish

[@Cam-wi3tp]

@@jeffpowell476 we also live in Winter Haven. If it weren't for the traffic, it would be great!

[@jeffpowell476]

@@Cam-wi3tp small world lol

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Great idea.....I would say have your Furnace cleaned every Summer , after winter is over and make sure they vac. out all your air ducts and vent you have in your home....that's a start and clean all ceiling fans off also..... those should be done often, at least in the summer and beginning of winter.....the more the better.....may cut out any allergies you might have, or certainly will help.....

[@brandon7990]

We replace our filter every 700hr about every 6 months, and even then it's fairly clean. We have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 kids, and my wife, and I. We have 2 robot vacuums. The downstairs one runs once a day, and the upstairs runs 2 times a day every day and mops 3 times a week. We also have 2 air purifiers in the house.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I layer mine with the lower merv on the outside to catch the bigger particles and the higher merv filters behind it to filter the smaller particles. I clean the outer lower merv filter more often because it tends to get dirtier faster where I live. Hope that makes sense. This keeps the higher merv filter last a bit longer.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Great tip Lemony Snicket! Thank you so much for watching and sharing, we really appreciate it, have a fantastic weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@Dreamlyte]

How do you later on a regular 18x20x1 AC unit how would you get it to stick to the outside once the regular nerve filter is in?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@Dreamlyte My return air filter registers are deep enough for 2 filters.

[@sport07-o2l]

You can place a 2” thick filter in there. Better than double-stacking two 1” filters

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@sport07-o2l this works fine and costs less. My outer filter is washable and will compress slightly for fit. A 2 inch filter won't fit. I have 2 large return airs on my 3 ton system. My Trane furnace is 32 years old and clean as a whistle.

[@psdaengr911]

There are other mechanical dust and grease separators that are more effective and need less maintenance than washable filter media, but they have higher initial costs. Lungs and mucus membranes evolved to handle far higher dust levels than seen in that home. "Snot" is a continuously renewed, biodegradable, disposable dust filter.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

well we are not into snotty noses so we will stick with our filters much more peaceful life for sure.. :)

[@steves2443]

This is a timely video. I’ve been thinking lately to myself there is way too much dust in my house and have been wondering about the MERV filters we use. Seems like we have more dust the higher the MERV rating on the filter we use.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

That's exactly what we were running it to Steve! Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week my friend. GuruMike

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

When I purchased my condo I got really nice fanss for it. To keep my fans and my freshly painted ceiling like new, I went to a local professional fan store. For 15 bucks I purchased an easy reach fan duster that covers all four sides at one time. You just slide it back and forth gently. Toss it in the wash. Two years later my white ceiling is as beautiful as the day I had it painted and the fans are dust free perfect.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Great tip! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day. Guru Mike

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru 😀 I have arthritis so I can't climb on ladders 😐

[@myfastcars]

HOLY HELL! I have been STRUGGLING and going through turmoil on what type an brand of home/room air Hepa filter system to purchase for my home. THIS, seems to be one of the most down to earth solutions yet. Im going to try it. We live in El Paso, TX in the High Desert where it is very dusty!! YES, My fan blades look just like yours. LOL! I will get the system and report back the results in several months. Thank You. LOL! We have lots of rock walls. At the end of the video, your rock wall video popped up. Will have to check it out.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Nice, you will love the system myfastcars! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@ccdepp9050]

What were your results and findings...it's been a year so hoping to hear...

[@conway2121]

I live on a bust road with big trucks going by all day long and cars, But my filters or clogged in a week really dirty very expensive thank you for this video, Never thought of reusable just always went to the hardware like a fool, Guess you get use to it but people have a lot on their minds with everything else, Great video.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad we could help that’s why we’re here my friend

[@aspensulphate]

What is a "bust road"??

[@kidnappedcoyote5644]

Thank you for this!!! I use the same home air filtration machines and have been putting off buying new filters because of the price

[@kidnappedcoyote5644]

And I used to use the best filters possible in my furnace until I learned the negative effects so I use more basic now and have been contemplating the lifetime metal style for awhile. Paper ones will fold and suck into the furnace a bit if they get too soiled. Thank you again

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching and sharing, now you can make your own filters. Have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@messageswithmarni5706]

I was wondering what home filtration system he's showing and you have. Brand & model please. I love that it has a washable carbon infused plate. That's cool.

[@prtbone78]

​@@messageswithmarni5706 it's a winix 5500-2

[@kraven8864]

Great info! The frustrating part is, how damn high up my filter is in my home. My stupid ceilings are pretty high. I have to get a 15ft ladder to change the damn filter. I’m 5’2”…. Let’s just say I don’t change it nearly as often as I should. Same goes with my smoke detectors.. They ALWAYS seem to start chirping low battery in the middle of night!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL, we have a few that are higher in our foyer ceilings as well K. Thank you for watching and sharing, hope you have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@TheRainHarvester]

Higher up will suck less dust. Smoke detectors chirp at night because the house cools and battery voltage drops when cold.

[@barbarakdoty6843]

New batteries EVERY OCTOBER

[@wildhorsesrunfaster]

​@@barbarakdoty6843YEP! When the time changes. 😉

[@johnlakey4983]

I enjoyed your video on how to improve air economically. My biggest concern is that a person may forget to change their tactified filter which would cause the furnace to cycle on auto reset main high limit. This would greatly shorten the heat exchanger life span. I've been using the 4.5 " deep by 20 by 16 MERV 8 filters. My returns are on the high sidewall I replace my filter every 12 to 18 months. I would recommend REME LED duct light which produces aerosol peroxide which have past lab tests to kill 99% of airborne viruses. Best Regards

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

First off, your statement of a person forgetting to change their tactified filter... if they forget to do something that is this important they deserve all of the issues and ramifications that come from their lack of caring. I'm not trying to sound mean here, but my dad always taught me "I forgot" is the worst excuse a person can have. That is like telling the police officer when you get pulled over for going 90mph, that "I forgot" that the speed limit was 55mph. Thanks for watching John, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@johnlakey4983]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru thanks!

[@abbylynn8872]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru 😅😅😅💕 So much respect. I work on this with my college student employees on campus. No employer wants to hear I forgot. Whbe its important to them, they dont forget. Parents that accept this are setting their kids up for failure.

[@Catchmyvib2]

I follow the same cleaning methods as my grandparents - and yeah, you wipe down your fans once a month and depending on the activity in your house cleaning windows washing walls it’s all very beneficial

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

we catch your vibe on that my friend !!

[@davidschank956]

You can get batting also witch is the same thing at your local arts and craft store do what he showed you to do it works like a charm. Been doing it for a long time and cleaning it is so easy I think it works better than the store bought ones.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching David, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@ccdepp9050]

Thanks 4 this... I was just thinking that the amount that comes in is too much...but u can buy batting in smaller quantities. Appreciate your tip!

[@AirPurificationEducation]

Very interesting video. The Winix 5500 is a decent air purifier for the price but it is definitely NOT the best air purifier on the market by a long shot. There are many other solutions on the market that perform better than the Winix 5500 for particle filtration and odors/VOCs. Plus, it only accommodates smaller-sized rooms. I think the alternative HVAC filtration ideas with the sprays is interesting - and I would be very interested to see a 3rd party lab do a test on it and its performance vs. other MERV-rated filters. I have found that electrostatic solutions in general, are not too great for filtering particles, but, I'm open-minded and perhaps with the addition of the media and spray - they work much better. Thanks for "thinking outside the box".👍

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@curiosity2314]

Do yourself a favor and switch out the 1" filter box for the 5 or larger. Much more surface area and your filters will last up to six months and more. Less work for your furnace blower and better heating and ac action. It's a better solution and it drives down the cost of filters.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@lucydelagarza6713]

I have a merv11 15.375x25.5x5.250 filter, can use a thinner electrostatic with tack filter, because it’s gonna leave a gap.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You may have to get creative Lucy, do what you have to do, and make sure you watch all of our related videos, they have a lot of helpful information on this method kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5qVp4mEqMqZqsk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqrdgJern9N4oMk Thank you for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@MovieMakingMan]

Over 5,200 tons of space dust falls to earth every year, all of it in my house.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL, yours and mine!! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@MovieMakingMan]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru 🤣 I hope you have a great weekend too!

[@lorrie4079]

You sound like Woody Allen! 👍 😆

[@MovieMakingMan]

@@lorrie4079 😂😂😂

[@oddoneout1835]

Competition forming...

[@waynebrimhall538]

My air handler in Florida is in a closet with the filter in the door. it has a frame where the disposable air filter goes. How do I add an additional inch of blue filter or the tack pink material on top of the regular disposable filter? The frame looks like it can only hold the 1 inch filter.

[@Ammut6]

lol,he lovedyourcommentbut didnt offer advice... did you ever figure out a solution???

[@prtbone78]

Yes I'm guessing make own frame for filter tools old one

[@JoeCatturd-hc6gz]

DO NOT double your filters, it will choke down your air system.

[@4rdF1Hunny]

Woohoo! Building a new home right now that uses expensive filters. This will be my route once it’s time for that first change!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Nice! Thanks for watching and sharing brett, we appreciate you my friend, have a great day and all the best on your new home. GuruMike

[@annem7806]

You'll void the warranty on your new unit... $$$$

[@Ammut6]

update????????

[@paulamcdowell2578]

Filters are not to filter dust to keep your house clean…filters are to keep the dust and dirt and pet hair out of your furnace, to extend the life of your furnace

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well we've found with this method we get the best of both worlds, no garbage in our furnace and no garbage in our living space. Have a great day. Guru Mike

[@donjohnson4635]

I have two ceiling returns and the issue I would have is the lack of room for the added thickness that would be needed. Some years ago, I ordered ‘last forever metal filters’ and quite using them because I couldn’t get them very clean. At the time, I used the hose on them. So, those are my two issues; any suggestions?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We have ceiling returns and didn't have any problem using this amzn.to/3PBlb8B in them, the grate may close a little tight, but it does close. Thank you for watching Don, hope you have a great week. Guru Mike & team

[@donjohnson4635]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru I ordered what you recommended; question is how many washings before you replace the material and/or spray additional “stuff” on it after washed/dried? Thanks again.

[@brahmeshvaram2862]

Thanks a lot, Mike - question: does fabric softener work as well as canola oil? Fabric softener is often recommended for keeping dust down also.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You can give it a shot but we have tried everything and this seems to work the best for us

[@michelalex7069]

This info sounds great. Can you use this method with the regular A/C heating unit or does one need to buy what you were showing…air filter unit? Where can one buy the products you have shown and what are their names?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Here's the entire tools/products list: In-Home Air Filtration System amzn.to/3Aluh4A Metal Electrostatic Air Filter (2 Pack) amzn.to/3xZzKfH Small Aluminum Filters amzn.to/4cF2SMi Orange Filter Material amzn.to/3PBlb8B Blue Filter Material amzn.to/3SNhOht Another Tack Spray amzn.to/3jBXu63 Tack Spray amzn.to/3AlSvvU Canola oil amzn.to/3JQqEqC BEST Spray Bottles amzn.to/3SS1dcy Flat Extention Cord amzn.to/3PmR6sY Camera Used amzn.to/3tgXOsq and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can be found in the .....More of the video description. Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@terrygmabrey3624]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru

[@bettysutton2913]

Foot traffic, fabric of blankets. If your cram in cloths and dryer too full it can’t filter out a lot of dust. Sweeping and mopping if not daily every couple of days anyway, we only have two lung y’all please take care God bless.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing!! We really appreciate the view and great comment, hope you have a fantastic weekend. Guru Mike & team

[@martinschulz9381]

I considered buying an electrostatic filter, but I know two heating service guys and neither one recommended them. The company that installed my heating system sells them and didn't recommend them. My neighbors have floor heating and they have dust in their house. The sales people told them that the floor heating would eliminated dust.

[@annem7806]

My sis had one in her new house. Rarely dusted, though occasionally you'd hear the zap of the filter.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Just like your neighbors being told that floor heating would eliminate dust, your being told not to use the electrostatic filters because there's no money to be made if the service people aren't out there doing service calls. Thanks for watching and sharing Martin, have a great day.

[@martinschulz9381]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru Thanks for the reply. Good point, but I guess they're seeing a lot of trouble with those reusable filters time.

[@fabriciooliveira3720]

How are you so sure this washable filter is filtering the fine particles? many people say they are not reliable at all, too good to be true.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We have used them for years and have noticed much less dust in our house as long as you spray them down with dish soap and water once every couple weeks they work like a charm

[@Bmeri3]

If I buy the reusable metal filter, I don’t think it will fit in the filter slot. The disposable filters seem to take up almost the entire slot . How do you get around the size issue of the permanent filter plus the home made added width? Regarding the comments about restricting air flow using this method, you explained it very clearly. Home made or store bought, dirty filters restrict flow, not how they are made, unless you use the wrong MERV rating. Thank you for your video!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You are going to have to get creative on your sizing of the filter frame John, you may start with one of these amzn.to/3Ry1Rvv Hope this helps, thank you for watching and for your comment, we really appreciate it, have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@Lwnmwrboy5]

This won't work for any HVAC systems using 1 inch filters. For systems using larger 3 or 4 inch filters, it could be an alternate to have the 1 inch washable metal frame filter as the base with the orange/blue filter on top, but then you probably create leaks around the filter since it will never be a tight fit. For standalone "HEPA" filters, this does work.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We've been doing this process for over 20 years and we've never had leaks and our air has been cleaner than ever. Try it and you'll see for yourself. Thanks. Guru Mike & team

[@garybowen6266]

I don’t understand what that blue and orange stuff is! Tackafier and non-tackifier??? What is it? Where do I get it? More of that info please.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

hi gary you need to click the MORE button under the video thats where all the tools are located for the video the orange and blue stuff are air filter material orange has the tackifier blue does not have it. Orange Filter Material amzn.to/3PBlb8B Blue Filter Material amzn.to/3SNhOht Another Tack Spray amzn.to/3jBXu63 Tack Spray amzn.to/3AlSvvU

[@faithlaw8516]

Great video! As a widow, I am new at learning all of these tips! Where do you purchase the aluminum one and the orange filters?? Please and ThankYou very much!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

This amzn.to/4ftY7Xa **This is a standard size, just choose the one that fits your application** & amzn.to/3PBlb8B and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can be found in the .....More of the video description. Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@leakyjeep5.9]

I'm going to use that orange filter material to wrap around my K&N cone filter on my Jeep so it filters better as well.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Great idea! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike

[@dkleath8697]

Are the filters recommended here applicable for RV Air Conditioners, ceiling vent fans, range hood fans & propane furnace floor registers? Thank you for being you, Mr. Know It All!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We use them in our diesel pusher, and pretty much you can use them on anything that sucks or blows air that have material filters in them. Thank you for watching and asking my friend, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@davidmann3536]

How do I install two layers of filter in a furnace with only a single layer opening. As you suggest a metal and a fiber filter together in furnace.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You either have to get real creative like we did or your only going to be able to use 1 layer my friend. Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@RC-Heli835]

I have like a 14x36 floor return and a 20x20 wall return. Im mot sure how I would support the filters under the grates.

[@jacquelinefloyd7467]

I have a similar situation. He’s not showing how to address the typical floor and wall returns.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well in your situation you are going to have to get inventive, but if it were me, I would use these amzn.to/3XcpEW5 Thank you for watching and asking, hope this helps, have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@RC-Heli835]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru That might just do the trick! Maybe put some rabbit cage wire behind the filter for support

[@vinnyM30]

Quick question, if the filters I use already are 1in thick and the metal filter/frame to be used by this method is 1in thick, does that leave room for the orange filter material. Will compressing it tight against the metal filter to get it to fit hinder the airflow too much like you mentioned. Or should just a reusable metal filter by itself be used? Thanks

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

If you can get it in there, we highly recommend using it, compressing it will not hurt it a bit. Thanks for watching and asking Vinny, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@barbarakdoty6843]

Same here, my AC filter space is only 1 inch high😢

[@evadmullek]

Great ideas, What is the name of the orange and black filtration materials, where can we get them. Thank You.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Here they are amzn.to/3PBlb8B & amzn.to/3SNhOht and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@MujerMaravilla1941]

Great Video! I am a first time homebuyer and I am wanting to change my air filter for the first time and I am interested in trying this method. I have a 20 x 25 x 4 filter and I found a metal filter with the same dimensions but can you advise on how I would layer the filter and the orange media product based on space if the orange media is also 3/4 to an inch thick please?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You are going to have to get creative my friend, maybe one of these amzn.to/3Ry1Rvv would be a better option then use this amzn.to/3PBlb8B with this amzn.to/3jBXu63 Hope this helps, we really appreciate the view and comment Sophia. Congratulations on being a new homeowner, all the best to you my friend. Guru Mike

[@MujerMaravilla1941]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru Thanks, I’ll check these options out! Appreciate the response and ideas!

[@Dee-ty9ny]

Thanks for this DIY air filters video, & including all the links for the best air filter, & other products you used. Very informative!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our pleasure! We do our tools list for ease of finding everything we use in our videos, there's no way we could explain every item in the video, they would be hours long :) Thank you for watching and for the kind comment, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@MrChevelle83]

I use the middle grade filters that you can only see light through, I only need to change it one time per year yes I typed that correctly, I live in the south with a regular heat pump 2.5 ton. I don't notice any performance change with a new filter either. they cost me like $10

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@ss442es]

Thanks, I will have to try that! All kinds of dust and pollen out here in the flatlands.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

you will be glad you did my friend!

[@AlexJay3211]

Question though…if I use a tackified filter media in conjunction with a electrostatic aluminum filter, will the AC air handler work harder to pass clean air? I don’t want to over-burden my AC.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We have never had a problem with over-burdening, but remember, because this is going to be picking up more dirt/dust, which is good because you won't be breathing it, it is going to need to be cleaned more often. During the heaviest times for dust/dirt in your area, check the filters every couple of weeks, then wash, rinse, repeat :) Thanks for watching and asking, have a great weekend. Guru Mike & team

[@AlexJay3211]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru I service my stuff on the first of every month…will that suffice?

[@kingj2969]

thanks for the great video and details. how often should i change the orange filter up the ceiling for my HVAC for a 2500 sq ft home? also what is the order in which the filters go in the ceiling based HVAC air intake? is it the orange goes in first with its white part facing down and then the aluminuim filterthe last ?

[@ChristopherSmith-ek1wr]

The aluminum filter goes in first then the orange filter white side facing down. As for changing them I go every 30 days or when visibly dirty whichever comes first.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Remember my friend, believe it or not, those filters are like a pool filter, the dirtier they are, the better the filtration you get. Now with that being said, most filters that you put in your furnace have to be replaced every 30 days, you can easily go 45 to 60 days before pulling these out and cleaning them saving you time and money. Now if you have a lot of dust and pet hair etc you may choose to clean them sooner than that. The aluminum filter goes in first followed by this material amzn.to/3Ff9XnO Thank you for watching, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@tableseven8133]

I like you ideas but for my furnace/AC system filter I really am stuck using the pleated filters. It is a wedge in fit. Poor system builders had no real thought about the filter. When I moved here they told me the furnace/AC system was put in before they sold the house to me, so it was never run other then a test run.. Well I noticed very quickly the mount of dust and dirt coming out of the vents, and put filters on most of those. I later checked the furnace for the filter and finally found it. Well they had a filter on it. It was a pretty open weave of the blue stuff. Just the weave part, no fluff, pretty much no filter just something to keep out large items out of the furnace. I removed that and figured out the size of that space and had to move or take out a screw or two and still every time I change the filter I have to partly make it a little shorter on the 12 inch side to get it to fit and often have to have the side panel open to help it stay in the groove. I change this filter maybe 2 to 4 time a year. P.I.B.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

I feel for you my friend no matter where you live breathing dirty air in your house is just not a good experience here in Florida the pollen is unbelievable right now and before I switched everything out it was almost unbearable now it’s like breathing the air any brand new Mercedes which had the best air filtration system on the market that’s the only way I can really describe it wish I could help you

[@lirushmore9028]

It is difficult to take those steel filters apart and replace the inside filters. The steel filters are very expensive and the inside replacements are also expensive.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week. Guru Mike & team

[@alex9483]

Great video! Question: I have central air/furnace. What side do I place the orange/blue prefilter? On the "arrow" side? Also once the prefilter is installed on the filter, does the white side face out or in,?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

hello Alex if i am understanding you correctly maybe not but yes the pre filter is placed before the main filter and that would be on the intake side of your main filter...the white side is always facing you this way you can better see when it is time to wash it. if i did not answer your question well you can email pics to us at [e-mail] thanks Guru Mike

[@Detroitblue]

Good tip however I do have a Ionizer filter system on my HVAC. I also have a HUGE dust problem and I can't seem to overcome it. Good tip to use those tacky pre-filters I will give it ago. Also I have a couple Oldie but goodie Hunter air filter fans on the order of what you have there. I just pulled them out of storage a couple weeks ago I realized that don't really like running them because they are a bit too loud and I was concerned about the cost of replacing the filters. However again your tip on how to avoid buying filters is much appreciated. I will say that your dirty fan blades do beg the question of how well all this is working for you.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

The fan blades were before I installed my new filtering systems. Thanks again for watching and sharing, we do appreciate it, hope you have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@eddieyeetx]

Hi. Thanks for making this. I’m about to make this change in my HVAC but just a suggestion, with many people asking in the comments on how to do it in their HVAC (what frame, how to mount, what direction the material, etc) maybe it would be great to see it implemented on an HVAC so people can get ideas on the frame and how to actually fit it in. I bought the reusable filters from Home Depot and the orange media from Amazon. I have a 4” and a 1” spot on my hvac and thinking the 4” spot might work but not sure how to mount the media to the filter so it stays. Clips? Anything better?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Can you send me a couple pictures of what you are trying to mount it to, we can get you pointed in the right direction eddie! Send pics to [e-mail] Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@WessWires]

The older Jeep Liberty's don't have a cabin filter on the fresh air intake. Now I can make one. I was looking for something to keep a bluetooth headset from falling off. The tack spray should work for that too. Thanks.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad we could help! Thank you for watching and sharing, hope you have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@m118lr]

Our problem is IN the duct work. WHEN they built our home..back in ‘08, they must have left the ducts OPEN for some period of time before drying it in OR just didn’t complete it in a timely manner. That being said, here in central Texas the wind BLOWS like crazy all year ‘round stirring up sand, dust, etc..crap that’s super-fine AND HAS COLLECTED in the duct work..

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You might consider having your ducts all cleaned then my friend. Your first job is to get those cleaned out or they will plague you for the rest of your life. Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@m118lr]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru ..yeah, that’s #1..

[@WopRicci]

Dust is part of life, especially if you have pets and depending on where you live. If you have issues with dust, dirt, pollen, dander, you should probably just live in a filtered bubble and never leave it. Do you wear a 3m Everytime you go outside? From dust you came, from dust you shall return.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a stupendous day. Guru Mike & team

[@dustydawson8977]

Been using stainless a long time,clean monthly,never used the oil or mist,just wash,dry,febreeze,reinstall. I also run unit without filter and spray lysol every six months in returns to stop mold from ever growing in vent work. JM2C Im amazed at how many people never change a filter, or the ones that use high merv filters, the air restriction will make your air handler work much harder, and many times cause the coils to freeze up. You cant fix stupid but you can charge a lot of money for it

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL We're with you Dusty!! Thanks for watching and sharing, we appreciate the input my friend, have a fantastic day. Guru Mike & team

[@bradleybarton9064]

Great video. How is the canola oil working? Does it smell after a while?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

No smell Bradley! It's working great! Thanks for watching and asking, have a fantastic weekend. Guru Mike & team

[@rtaylor6937]

what do you recommend for the floor vents-same material...?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Absolutely, either of these amzn.to/3SNhOht or amzn.to/3PBlb8B with this amzn.to/3jBXu63 Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@janp7660]

Any suggestions for those of us who have the large accordion style filters? They're expensive and hard to replace. Thanks!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

If you want to send us some pics of your filters and furnace, we can see if we can help you. Send to [e-mail] If you don't want to do that, you are just going to need to get inventive with your filter. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great week. Guru Mike & team

[@heart2179]

So impressive, thanks for sharing it to us. Sir, can you put here the name of those products, so we can check the availability of those items here in the Philippines.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

hi Heart you need to click the *"more"* button under the video thats where all the tools are located for the video the orange and blue stuff are air filter material orange has the tackifier blue does not have it. Orange Filter Material amzn.to/3PBlb8B Blue Filter Material amzn.to/3SNhOht Another Tack Spray amzn.to/3jBXu63 Tack Spray amzn.to/3AlSvvU hope this helps

[@joeshmoe7899]

What is the pressure drop across filter? How quickly does it reduce PM 2.5 particle count by 75%, compared to the pleated filter? Which particle counter are you using?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

joe we have seen our wet system remove 0.3-1.0 micron in size close to merv 17 we use this counter amzn.to/3U1HZn7 hope this helps

[@joeshmoe7899]

I use a Dylos 1100pro. Merv 8 with fan on 24/7, works as well as iqair hepa.

[@prtbone78]

I have same air purifier well have 2 of them ...didn't the carbon filter supposed to go first?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

They go in this order, white air filter, carbon filter, then snap in screen then the cover, this is factory specific. Thank you for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@prtbone78]

@MrKnowItAllGuru I have mine set up wrong this while time smh I could have sworn seen it other way around but thanks well I meant last 1st after the prefilter.... so yes I have it right .. you put the carbon filter in first.. thats wrong thats why I commented... i just read the manual to make sure it's the hepa filter then carbon then prefilter in that orientation

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Make sure you have ALL your ducts water cleaned, not just brushed and vacuumed. Also, make sure your furnace blower fins and heat exchangers are CLEAN as well.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for the tips!

[@snappytheaverage]

I have a 4 inch thick filter bay. How do i keep the pink or blue filter material from being sucked up into the unit via the inside unit blower?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You've got to get creative Mark, maybe you will have to attach this amzn.to/3PBlb8B with this amzn.to/3jBXu63 on a cheap filter to have something to secure it to. Hope this helps, thanks for watching. Guru Mike

[@Chris-bn1bn]

Could you please let us know what and where you get these materials, thanks

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Here are a few of the items amzn.to/3Aluh4A ; amzn.to/3PBlb8B & amzn.to/3jBXu63 and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. Guru Mike

[@gregspaulding7737]

I know this voice! So glad to see you broadening your content with a second channel. Keep up the good work 👏.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you very much Greg!! Glad to have you here with us, bet you didn't know I was a Guru as well :) LOL Thanks for watching, have a stupendous week my friend. Guru Mike

[@kellykersten8828]

Where do you get this stuff? That metal grill and the orange and blue filters?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Here amzn.to/3w4gMnr ; amzn.to/3SNhOht & amzn.to/3PBlb8B and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can always be found in the ...MORE of the videos description, see here 3c5.com/4u6dj if you can't find it let us know and we will help you. Thanks for watching. Guru Mike

[@rbilardo47]

Awesome, thank you. I just ordered the filtering unit and the blue filter material. Can't wait to put to use. You are the best for great content...

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Awesome! Thank you! We really appreciate the view and kind words, makes all we do worth it my friend! Hope you have a great weekend. Guru Mike & team

[@joeythedime1838]

I am wondering how does this compare to using a K&N washable HVAC Air Filter?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our method is more cost efficient and it removes finer particles. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great week Joey. Guru Mike & team

[@davidh.8513]

This is a good informative video. Can you please tell me how you decided on using CANOLA oil and not another type?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We found that it stuck the best and had virtually no odor. Thanks for watching and asking David, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@gwentexas]

Will the metal cover in the hinge fit with the extra thickness?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

It depends gwen, there are hundreds of different styles out there, you may have to get creative. Thanks for watching, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@LISA-uz2sm]

Spray canola oil work? The spray glue? Any issues with a heater? Is safe?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Sure, you can use this amzn.to/3SqSYDf or this amzn.to/3AlSvvU You put these in the air-intake, no where near the heaters. Please re-watch the video, no where did we say that these are put near heat, they go in the air-intake. Thanks. Guru Mike

[@LISA-uz2sm]

Thanks! Will re watch. Combo system here.

[@topgun52]

If you clean the orange filter with warm soapy water will it remove the "Dry Tackifier"? Good stuff, keep up the good work!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We've not found that it removes it, but we still spray tackifier or canola oil on every filter new or washed just as a double measure. Thank you for watching and asking Top Gun, we appreciate it, have a great week. GuruMike

[@Investigativebean]

I wonder if you could use temporary sewing adhesive as a tackifier spray

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We only use these amzn.to/3AlSvvU or amzn.to/3AzdHRz but, you can use whatever you want to use my friend. Thank you for the view, hope you have a great week. Guru Mike & team

[@carolmcclure6204]

I want to use these for my 12x20 air returns...I ordered a trophy air electrostatic and want to put the orange media in front of that...too much resistance? I need something to hold the orange filter material

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well, it's not too much resistance Carol. Try this amzn.to/3AlSvvU to hold the material, not sure what your application looks like, if we could see pictures that would help us determine the best option for you. If you want to send pics, send to [e-mail] Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@cherylputnam2395]

We have a wall heating unit the is connected to the central air conditioner. It takes two slide in filters, can I do this with that kind of unit?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You may need to get creative, but yes you can Cheryl. Thanks for watching, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@victoriaogletree4669]

I have a newer furnace about 3 years and my filter slides in. There is about 1-1/2" wide. I suppose I can reuse the current filter frame inserting it in and carefully replace. Please advise. Thank you 4 this vid.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You sure can, just get creative victoria, we also recommend these frames amzn.to/3Ry1Rvv Thank you for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@thomasgorman1535]

What about the electrostatic system for your furnace blower. Wash it out and reuse as well.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@PaganWizard]

Is this filter material available in MERV 13 or 14?? I'd like to use it in my woodworking workshop. Sawdust can VERY easily pass right through a MERV 8.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We use either of these amzn.to/3SNhOht or amzn.to/3PBlb8B Thanks for watching, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike

[@ccdepp9050]

In HVAC which side do you put the foam on, the side going up against the unit or the duct?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

The colored side goes toward the clean air intake, where the clean air comes in. Thanks for watching and asking, have a great weekend. Guru Mike & team

[@TheRainHarvester]

I wash regular filters with my leaf blower. I put the filter on my mesh patio table and blow from above onto the table. Been using the same filter a long time. The expensive 3M micro filter never gets very dirty. I think it blocks airflow too much!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@msjudygoff]

I bought a couple of boxes of merv 2 filters that just have blue filter material in the frames no pleats. I'm going to take the filter material out, spray it with diluted Dawn and use it with the aluminum filter. May need the tack spray to hold it on.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Sounds great! Thank you for watching and sharing, hope you have a fantastic day. Guru Mike & team

[@tricia-hj8bd]

The filter slot is only deep enough for the metal electrostatic filter. Can I use it without the blue or orange layer? Good content. Thanks

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You can, we suggest using the concoction we share on the metal filter, it will help it out, it won't work as well without the filter layers, but it will definitely help. Thanks for watching, have a great day tricia. Guru Mike

[@misst1586]

Mr. Know it All, what type/brand of stand alone air filter is that on your workbench? I have a wood stove would like to use something freestanding like that.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

It's this amzn.to/3Aluh4A it is a fantastic filtration system Miss T! Thank you for watching and asking, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike

[@mbaron4311]

I rented a room from a woman. She had 3 cats and a dog and had never cleaned the fan blades. There was about an inch of material on each blade.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

That's horrifying :( Thank you for watching and sharing, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike

[@robertnicholson771]

When you wash those, let them dry in the sun. The UV rays will disinfect without using harsh chemicals. My daughter works in a hospital and at the end of the shift everyone puts their cell phone in a UV machine to disinfect them before going home.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Absolutely Robert! Nothing better than good old sunshine! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@andreamichellelopez5600]

I love running into the most informative display of the kind of interaction I appreciate. You can’t see me and my replies to the tube or my dog 😂& a new home owner should certainly also acquire the knowledge for the bettering of HUMANITY & save $$$ I payed to get the DUCTS SWEPT OMG TERRIBLE DIRT AFTER visible on the wall 😮 & you said it DONE nice video Mr. K.I.A

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you very much Andrea! Glad to help, we appreciate the view and comment, hope you have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@seichorn4079]

thank you for sharing this info! is the orange filter + the metal filter combo enough to catch nicotine from smoking? do they sell the metal filters in different sizes? I am also a big fan of the winix purifiers.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well it will definitely help it, but I think nicotine is pretty microscopic, give it a shot, we've had it work on every stink and stench out there. Thanks for watching, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@jrcallesen]

I have a 20x25x4 filter. I could only find a 1 inch think aluminum filter. How would I go about filling in the 3 inch gap to keep it in place the the slot it slides into?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

There's literally hundreds of ways a filter is set up in a furnace. You are going to have to get creative my friend. Thanks for the view, have a great day and all the best on your project. Guru Mike

[@marcf.4787]

Keep using the 4" filter

[@babayagaforestdweller400]

What kind of carbon fabric filter? I’m looking up options and see 2 “ be advertised once people get it’s nowhere close to 2”. Does thickness matter?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

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[@beverlyw56]

My furnace filters cost about $35!! This is a good to know.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help! Thank you for the view and comment, have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@michaelholbert191]

That looks like it would work great, However the slot on my furnace is only as wide as the filter, so you can't add extra stuff down the slot.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

If there's limited space, then this can't be done my friend. Thank you for watching and sharing Michael, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@michaelwright1602]

K&N makes a washable reusable 1 inch thick filter, Amazon sells them, they have a few common sizes.

[@davidwinters2084]

Thank you for the info. Great video. Where do you get that filter rolls?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

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[@leakyjeep5.9]

I always thought about rigging something like this up. This helps make it happen 👍👍

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching leakyjeep, have a great evening my friend. GuruMike