Aprilaire Allergy & Asthma 216

Furnace Filters, Air Conditioner Filters & Air Filters

This whole-house air purifier from Aprilaire is a replacement for a forced-air heating/cooling system’s filter.

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Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (high)

/ 5

Dust, pollen, smoke removal (low)

/ 5

Airflow resistance

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Annual cost ($)

/ 5

Thickness (in.)

/ 5

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Overall score for the Aprilaire 216 Merv 16 is mainly how well the model removed dust and smoke from a test chamber and airflow resistance for whole-house units.
Dust/pollen/smoke removal: How well models cleared air of fine clay dust and cigarette smoke. Ones that scored well for dust removal should perform comparably for pollen. Airflow resistance: How freely air passes through a whole-house unit.

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Aprilaire Allergy & Asthma 216

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