50 of 53 people found the following review helpful.
By Jared Castle
What a difference 300 MPR makes! We upgraded to the 3M Filtrete 2200 MPR Elite Allergen Reduction Filters and immediately noticed an improvement in our home air quality.
We live in a non-smoking home with two indoor dogs. Our youngest son is the most sensitive to air quality. We change filters based on his sneezing, which can come on like an attack of the hiccups. We had used the 3M Filtrete 1900 MPR Ultimate Allergen Reduction Filter for years because it was the highest rated filter available for sale at the local home improvement stores.
We found the 3M Filtrete 2200 MPR Elite Allergen Reduction Filter on Amazon.com. They run about $4 higher per filter than the 3M Filtrete 1900 MPR. It would be fantastic if Amazon made these available through their Subscribe & Save program (hint, hint) but we have no other complaints. Amazon sells these filters in 6-packs, which is common among online filter sellers. However, I found Amazon's 6-pack price to be at least $15 cheaper than competitors' prices.
Consumer Reports ranks the 3M Filtrete Allergen 2200 MPR the best Do-It-Yourself filter. It receives an excellent rating for dust/pollen removal, a good rating for smoke removal and a very good rating for airflow resistance. This high-performance filter also meets the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest Health House Program's indoor air quality guidelines.
According to the 3M website, the company "developed the Microparticle Performance Rating (MPR) system to demonstrate a filter's ability to capture the smallest airborne particles--from 0.3 to 1 micron in size from the air passing through the filter. The MPR system helps you compare Filtrete filters based on the level of air filtration you want. The higher the MPR, the better the filter's ability to capture particles from the air as it passes through the filter."
Rating: Five stars.
MARCH 2012 UPDATE: Our family continues to use the 3M Filtrete Allergen 2200 MPR filters with great success. Unfortunately, Amazon has discontinued offering these filters through their Subscribe & Save program. In our community, you can't find filters with the 2200 MPR level and, if you do, they are more expensive than Amazon's everyday price. The one advantage is that you can buy one filter at a time instead of the six-packs offered by Amazon. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
By chemdaxs
My wife and I have allergies and on a whim, I decided to plunk down the extra $ for the Ultra Allergen 1500 at Home Depot instead of the usual Micro Allergen 1000's I usually buy. It made a difference and it was worth the premium, so I decided to give these 2200's - the top of the range a shot. While I can't comment on the efficacy of the 1900's and the difference between the 1900 and the 2200, I can say the difference between the 1500 and the 2200 is immense. The air is MUCH cleaner - so much so that both my wife and I have been able to completely rid ourselves of our daily allergy meds flonase.
With the great price available on amazon - these will be our permanent central heating/air filters. On a side note - we haven't noticed our blower running longer than usual or the system being stressed by the reduction in flow.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
By Matt
The Filtrete Elite Allergen 2200 MPR are by far the best filters I've ever used in my home. I live in Dallas where pollen count and other seasonal allergens get crazy as the seasons change. I was using the Filtrete 1500 MPR because they were being sold at CostCo. I finally gave the 2200 a shot back in mid March 2012 and wish I found these sooner. HUGE DIFFERENCE. I have these automatically delivered to my home every 3 months since I have 2 A/C units. I got my parents these as well and they work flawless for them. I don't have any issues with my A/C so I'm not sure what the complaints are about the restrictive air flow. Maybe the other folk's A/C unit is a little old? I have a new house and about 75% of the house is hardwood. Aside from having NO allergy issues while I'm in my house, I've noticed that my wife and I haven't had to dust in over 3 weeks. I just noticed a few dust particles on our nightstand last night. I will continue to use these filters until Filtrete or 3M goes bankrupt.
Product Feature
- The Filtrete Elite Allergen Reduction filter outperforms all other 3 month 1-inch filters
- 94% effective in capturing large particles
- 2200 MPR
- 3 month life
- Captures particles that can carry odors
Product Description
High Performance Filter
Contains 1 Filter
Lasts up to 3 Months
2200 Performance Rating
Filtrete® Elite Allergen Reduction filters provide an easy way to help reduce airborne allergens in your home. They capture large airborne particles from the air that passes through them, including dust, pollen, and mold spores. They also trap microscopic allergens, such as pet dander, smoke, smog, and particles that can carry bacteria, viruses and odors.
The difference is in the Microparticle Performance Rating (MPR) and Air Flow Balance.
How We Measure Filtrete Filter Performance:
Filtrete air cleaning filters are electrostatically charged to attract and capture particles from the air that passes through the filter.
Each Filtrete filter has a Microparticle Performance Rating (MPR). This rating measures a filter's ability to capture particles between 0.3 and 1.0 microns. The higher the MPR, the more efficient the filter is at capturing these tiny particles.
How Clean is Your Indoor Air and Water?
Many people would be surprised to learn that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that indoor air can be two to five times worse than the air outside. In fact, the EPA identifies indoor air contamination as one of the top five environmental risks to public health.
Air and water quality can vary according to a number of factors. For example, today's energy-efficient homes provide better insulation than ever before, but often at the expense of air exchange. As a result, moisture may build up, creating a breeding ground for things like bacteria, fungi, and mold. And even the best municipal water systems can fail to remove chlorine taste and odor, as well as sediment and parasitic cysts in drinking water.
Filtrete™ Home Filtration Products empower you to help improve your indoor air and water quality. We are making a difference in maintaining healthier home environments.
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #29482 in Home Improvement
- Size: 14 x 20
- Brand: Filtrete
- Model: EA05DC-6
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .61 pounds
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