Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I change out the crappy cardboard filters with professionally made metal air filter frames and MERV 8 pads. I show you how to use a tape measure, measure the hole, order the frames and install the new metal filters and pads.
The links are below. The bulk rolls come in different sizes, the link is for what I purchased.
I got the filter frame here:
hvac-parts-online.com/custom-metal-filter-frame-and-6-o-w-pads-3-4-thick-frame?cPath=1005_82351&zenid=393h42ku4o6cmgu620j2th8dn0
Once the six pads ran out, I bought the bulk roll from zoro.com
zoro.com/air-handler-25-in-x-90-ft-x-1-in-polyester-air-filter-roll-merv-8-orangewhite-2jrw2/i/G7586311/?q=%20Polyester%20Air%20Filter%20Roll%20MERV%208,%20Orange%2FWhite
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - How to use a tape measure
02:06 - Crappy cardboard filter
03:15 - How to measure the frame opening
05:29 - New metal filter unboxing
05:43 - Comparing the new filters
06:00 - Measuring the new frames
06:25 - Cleaning the grate prior to installing the new filters
06:59 - Installing the new filters
08:26 - Closing with a cheers
I change out the crappy cardboard filters with professionally made metal air filter frames and MERV 8 pads. I show you how to use a tape measure, measure the hole, order the frames and install the new metal filters and pads.
The links are below. The bulk rolls come in different sizes, the link is for what I purchased.
I got the filter frame here:
hvac-parts-online.com/custom-metal-filter-frame-and-6-o-w-pads-3-4-thick-frame?cPath=1005_82351&zenid=393h42ku4o6cmgu620j2th8dn0
Once the six pads ran out, I bought the bulk roll from zoro.com
zoro.com/air-handler-25-in-x-90-ft-x-1-in-polyester-air-filter-roll-merv-8-orangewhite-2jrw2/i/G7586311/?q=%20Polyester%20Air%20Filter%20Roll%20MERV%208,%20Orange%2FWhite
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - How to use a tape measure
02:06 - Crappy cardboard filter
03:15 - How to measure the frame opening
05:29 - New metal filter unboxing
05:43 - Comparing the new filters
06:00 - Measuring the new frames
06:25 - Cleaning the grate prior to installing the new filters
06:59 - Installing the new filters
08:26 - Closing with a cheers
