WHAT DOES MERV MEAN?
ASHRAE, which is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Minimum
Efficiency
Reporting
Value
MERV 1-4 (Greater than 10 microns): pollen, dust mites, sanding dust, carpet fibers
MERV 5-8 (3-10 microns): mold spores, hair spray, cement dust, powdered milk
MERV 9-12 (1-3 microns): Legionella, lead dust, coal dust, auto emissions, welding fumes
MERV 13-16 (0.3-1 microns): bacteria, tobacco smoke, insecticide dust, copier toner