Dust mites invisible to the eye but still there

Everyone thinks of dust mites as just little specs of dust that can be vacuumed or swept away. But that is not all they are...they are creepy looking bugs that if you could see you would probably not being sitting her reading this, you'd be looking around at them, thinking ewww.

Dust mites are in the arachnid family which is what spiders and ticks are. They thrive in warm, humid environments and feed on skin flakes that we all shed on a daily basis. They are invisible to the human eye, measuring in at 1/100 to 1/64 of an inch. The good news is they have a life span of 30 to 100 days. The bad news is that they lay eggs and dispose about 10-20 waste particles per day.

• Nearly 100,000 dust mites can live in a single square yard of carpet.
• Studies estimate dust mite waste comprises between 10% and 25% of a pillow's weight after a year or two of use
• Dust mite allergies are triggered by proteins found in the mites cast-off body parts, secretions and feces
• Depending on their species, mites live for approximately 30 or 100 days, laying eggs and secreting about 10 to 20 waste particles per day
• The dust mite is nearly impossible to see without magnification. A typical mattress can contain tens of thousands of dust mites

The enlarged picture may show a very frightening creature, but they only pose a minor threat to us. They do not bite or live on us, but for people who are allergic to dust mites the proteins they dispose can cause major suffering. Also the exposure to dust mites can trigger asthma in children who have not shown asthma symptoms before.

The good furnace filter to help rid your home from dust mites is the Naturalaire Merv 8 Filter. Since dust mites are so small the multiple pleats in the furnace filter will do their best to capture the mites as they flow through the air. This will help to ensure that your family is breathing cleaner air and capturing most of those critters.

Odor Reducing Furnace Filters from 3M Filtrete

If you have pets you know that no matter how often you bathe them or how often you vacuum they always have a special smell and the added bonus of pet dander floating around in your indoor air. 3M Filtrete has a great odor reducing filter that is aimed specifically for the pet lovers home or those with with smells they want to eliminate.

The 3M Filtrete Home Odor Reduction Filter removes lint, dust & dust mites, pollen, mold spores, smoke and pet dander. That sounds pretty good, right? It also removes microscopic particles that can carry bacteria, viruses and odors. Still haven't convinced you that this furnace filter is for you? This filter is the most effective activated carbon filter at removing odors in the home and lasts up to 3 months. It has the trusted and well known name behind it, 3M has been making trusted products since 1902 and lead the way with the Filtrete line of indoor air filtration.

For all the pet lovers out there, that love to share their home with their four legged best friend, this is the best filter to keep the smells you dont want out!

Fall Furnace Failure?

It's that beautiful time of year when the leaves are changing color, the days are getting shorter and there is a crisp chill in the air. I don't know about you but this is my favorite time of year. There is something so comforting about sitting all curled up with a great book and a cup of hot cocoa and enjoying a nice warm house. But this could be a problem is you haven't changed your filter recently. Your furnace might be working extra hard to re-circulate your air through that dirty filter from months or even years ago. If you haven't used your furnace all summer you will still want to make sure that isn't all loaded with all the nasty stuff they can capture restricting airflow. The last thing you need and/or want to happen is to have your furnace fail you. This is the largest piece of equipment in your house and you have to take great care of it. Don't fail your furnace and it won't fail you start by checking the filter...it's first line of defense.

Before those chilly autumn nights are a regular and your heat is on 24/7 you will want to check to make sure your filter is clean and ready to go. Keep your family warm and your furnace happy this fall. 

Order Replacement Furnace Filters

Join the Club. Furnace Filters Made Easy!

The list can go on and on about why you should replace your furnace filter on a regular basis. The simple fact is that your furnace filter is out of sight and out of mind so it's easy to forget. Sometimes it takes a costly repair bill to prove the importance of replacing a filter on a regular basis. Remember your fiter is the systems first line of defense so protect it.

Over the years we have had so many people say that filters can be confusing, and we admit there is a lot of marketing hoopla on many of the filters you see in the store. That fancy packaging isn't protecting your system! We have set out to make replacing your furnace filter as easy as possible with the Remember The Filter Club, that's right a Club. Who doesn't want to be part of an awesome club? So what is this club you ask...the Remember The Filter Club is filters made easy. We got rid of all the hoopla and brought you two great filters to choose from that will arrive on your doorstep when it's time to replace that nasty one in your furnace. The two options include a basic and pleated filter. The basic furnace filter is for those who need old school filtration with great airflow and the pleated filter is our best seller and a beast when it comes to improving indoor air. We know price is important so the Remember The Filter Club starts at only $2.

We know you might be thinking of the old day music clubs, where it was a pain to cancel and you got a bunch of music you would never listen to. That isn't the case here because nobody buys CD's anymore. On a serious note you can cancel your plan at anytime, change your delivery time frame anytime, no start up costs, no cancel fee's or any other funny business...just a new filter when you need it!

If you are interested in the Remember The Filter Club come check it out and see why so many people over the years have choose RememberTheFilter.com.

Beating the Heat and Filter Changes During Summer?

With all this heat we get the question a lot of people wondering if they have to change their furnace filter even in the summer when their furnace if off. But the answer is possibly yes depending on what type of system you have.

Throughout summer you usually have your furnace off and your air conditioner on. Some homes have combined systems (central air), which means the furnaces blower circulates the air for the heat and cooling and all the air is cleaned through the same filter. So even though you only have your air conditioner on you still need to change your furnaces filter in the recommended time frame. 

So in short the answer to this question is probably yes. But it's always a good idea to keep a clean filter in your furnace even if you have it turned off and don't think it's in use.

Keep Cool & Healthy This Summer

An air conditioner is basically the same thing as a refrigerator, they both cool a certain space down. Now that summer is here you will be using your air conditioner more often. And if you don't already have one you want to make sure to choose one that is efficient and economical. When picking between a  window system and a central air system you want to look at the EER number (window system) and SEER (central system), the higher the number the more economical. Some central air systems may be out of your price range but thankfully mounted window systems have improved over the years and are made with excellent quality to prevent the rattling noise that old ones use to make. So which ever type you decide is best for you, your family with enjoy cooling off indoors when it get too hot.

The benefits of an air conditioner are to provide your family with a comfortable environment, better health and provide clean air. Since AC units keep your air pollutant free with use of a AC Filter the air becomes healthier to breathe, so people with respiratory problems and asthma don't struggle to breathe. Studies have shown that children and babies kept in fresh environments show better physical and mental growth.

A lot of people in the country worry about how to heat their home during winter but at Remember The Filter we know that there are many of you that worry how to remove unwanted heat in the summer. During these busy summer months when your system is running non-stop you want to make sure to frequently change the ac filter to keep it at peak performance

Confused By Your Furnace Filter Size?

Do you have trouble finding the correct furnace filter size or trouble figuring out how to measure your furnace filter? At RememberTheFilter.com we will custom cut your filter to the exact measurements you need. They will come in a pack of 12 so you will not need to worry about ordering again for awhile. We use top brand quality filters to make your custom furnace filters and only use products that we would use in our own home.

The main benefit of having a correctly fitted filter installed is life or death for your system. Yes that may seem harsh but the main purpose of a filter is to keep your system in tip top shape. It keeps debris from getting in there and potential damaging your system, this is why you need to make sure that you have the correct size and to change it often.

We strive to make this process as easy and painless as possible and have a wonderful walk through video on how to order custom filters on our custom filter page. But if it seems a bit confusing we have helpful staff waiting to provide you with the help you need. Keep your system in tip top shape with the correct size filter.