Residential Home in Lafayette, LA

2000 sq ft. with 5 ton HVAC Unit

04/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.12…….  Air-Care Filter installed

05/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.15

06/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.18

07/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.25

08/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.30

09/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.35

10/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.45

10/20/05         Gauge Reading: 0.50…….  Removed and vacuumed filter.

11/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.25

12/01/05         Gauge Reading: 0.30

01/10/06         Gauge Reading: 0.35

02/01/06         Gauge Reading: 0.38

03/01/06         Gauge Reading: 0.40

04/02/06         Gauge Reading: 0.42

05/07/06         Gauge Reading: 0.45

06/01/06         Gauge Reading: 0.50…….  Removed, vacuumed, and cleaned with hose.

                                                    Gauge dropped back to 0.12 when reinstalled.

Based on these readings, the homeowner follows a convenient six month cleaning cycle with only a simple vacuuming after the first six months and vacuuming followed by a soap and water rinse after the second six months.  The filter will look dirty after 30 days but remember that Air-Care Filters are designed to get dirty!

NOTE:  It is not necessary for homeowners to install a pressure gauge when using Air-Care Filters.  We’ve completed this test and documented pressure measurements to support our six month cleaning cycle.