Replacement Media Filters
LakeAir Media filters are a cost effective option compared to HEPA filters. Our MERV 11 and MERV 10 filters will clean the air of most particle that will adversely affect most users. On top of cost efficiency, media filters have lower back pressure that allow for more airflow and are less likely to impede fan life. Our MERV 14 commercial filters add extra efficiency with a low 0.22 wg back pressure. Find all of our replacement Media Filter below.
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Excel Media Filter
- 499018
- 7 x 16 x 4.375
- MERV 11
$50.00
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Maxum Media Filter
- 499085
- 12 x 16 x 4.375
- MERV 11
$59.00
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LAFC / LA1400 Media Filter
- 499043
- 16.375 x 20.625 x 4.375
- MERV 11
$70.00
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M 18 Media Filter
- 499043
- 16.375 x 20.625 x 4.375
- MERV 11
$70.00
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M22 MERV 11 Media Filter
- 499044
- 16.375 x 23.5 x 4.375
- MERV 11
$75.00
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Media 1 1814 MERV 10 Filter
- 499011
- 15.75 x 19,75 x 3.75
- MERV 10
$32.00
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Media 1 2214 MERV 10 Filter
- 499014
- 15.75 x 23.5 x 3.75
- MERV 10
$33.00
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LA2 / LAFC / LA2 Media
- 499047
- 16. x 20 x 4.375
- MERV 14
$129.50
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M15 MERV 15 Filter
- Maxum / CM2
- 499041
- 15.25 x 11.25 x 3.75
- MERV 15
$150.00
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M15 MERV 15 Filter
- MAX Guard / WM-RC2 /LAFC-RC2
- 499097
- 15.25 x 19,25 x 3.75
- MERV 15
$165.00
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What is MERV? Where did it come from?
Air filtration and filters have existed for centuries, with rudimentary methods like woven fabrics and charcoal filters being used for various purposes. In the 20th century, advancements in filter materials led to the development of more sophisticated air filters using synthetic fibers and pleated designs.
The need for a standardized method to compare the effectiveness of different air filters came to the fore front in the 1980s. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) developed the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) system in 1987.
MERV established a common language for evaluating air filter performance, allowing manufacturers and consumers to understand a filter’s ability to capture particles of various sizes. Since its introduction, the MERV system has undergone revisions and updates to reflect advancements in air filtration technology and testing methodologies. While MERV remains the primary rating system in North America, other standards like the European EN 1822 are also used internationally.
To take a deeper dive into the MERV Rating Chart we invite you to visit our MERV filter rating page. This page includes information about the MERV system and the testing behind this great tool
More About LakeAir Replacement Media Filters
MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) 15 filters are high-efficiency air filters designed to capture very small particles, including those associated with smoke. The finer smoke particles may slip through the filter media. If your goal is to provide Very clean air the MERV 15 might not be the best smoke filtration option. But if you are looking for a more affordable filter to do a good job cleaning the air the M15 could be the answer you are looking for. MERV 15 filters can be substituted in any LakeAir product using HEPA filtration.
The primary reason people select MERV 15 media as a filter for your home air purifier is to save money on the cost of replacement filters. MERV 15 filters are about 40% cheaper than HEPA filters and have a similar life span. In heavy cigar smoking environments you would need to replace a MERV 15 filter more often than the HEPA filter. Another reason people choose MERV 15 over HEPA filters is greater air flow. the MERV 15 filter will allow around 20% more air to pass through it. This isn’t normally a good enough reason to choose MERV 15 filters, but for some customers these advantages add up to enough of a reason to choose MERV 15 Cigar smoke filtration.
The LakeAir MERV 14 High Capacity Filter is great for your commercial air purifier. They have a special design that allows them to hold much more dust and particles than a normal filter, hence the name High Capacity. These filters can be swapped out into LA1400, LAFC and LA2 Models. They offer great efficiency with less than half the cost of HEPA filters. The MERV 14 Filter has a metal frame to add rigid strength allow less air bypass.;
MERV 11 filters are suitable for high end residential room filters. These filters do a good job at removing allergens and dust from the air. While they a good at this they should not be used to remove smoke. MERV 10 filter are a great low back pressure option for whole house filter applications.
Our media filters are have a Z-Line pleated filter that offers improved performance for virtually every application. LakeAir filters provide high performance with low pressure drop for energy efficiency. All Z-Line pleated filters feature fibers which do not absorb moisture and will not support microbial growth. The LakeAir MERV 11 Z-Line replacement media filters achieve a MERV 11 rating per the ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 Test Standard.