What is a MERV Rating, and Does It Matter for Your Home’s HVAC System?

If you’re researching furnace filters, you’ve likely seen the term ‘MERV rating.’ Usually, MERV ratings are associated with indoor air quality – the idea being that the higher your filter’s MERV rating, the better your air quality. Sometimes budget-wise websites share that you can get cheaper filters if you purchase a lower MERV rating. Maybe […]