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 MERV Scale The A merican S ociety of H eating, R efrigeration and A irConditioning E ngineers, also known as ASHRAE, created the MERV scale The MERV scale goes from 1 to , where the higher the number, the more effective it is at removing the smallest particulates Filters with ratings above 16 are classified as HEPA, commonly referred to A filter with a MERV rating of eight to 16 can remove these pollutants from the air Filters with a MERV rating of 13 to 17 are normally used in hospitals and nursing homes They are ideal for removing bacteria from the air Use this type of filter if you or someone in your home suffers from a chronic illness that weakens the immune systemAn air filter with a rating of MERV 8 will remove lint, household dust, pollen, dust mites, and mold spores MERV 11 filters add pet dander, smoke, and smog to the list MERV 13 filters will also remove bacteria and virus carriers This means the MERV rating you should use depends on the air quality of your home or business...