Introduction:
The FC100A1011 (20" x 20" x 4") media air filter is part of Honeywell's whole-house filtration line. It comes included in the F100F media air cleaner or it can be purchased separately as a replacement cartridge for use in any of Honeywell's whole-house media air cleaner units. The filter is an excellent upgrade to any 1" or 2" filter that may be used in a furnace, air handler or return wall cabinet. Two key aspects of the filter are the accordion style design of the filtration material and the approximate 4" depth of the frame. This allows for a significantly greater volume of surface space available for filtration.

Installation/Replacement:
Typically, the F100F Honeywell media air cleaner is installed with the heating and cooling system during the construction of a new home. It can also be retrofitted to existing systems or installed new during the periodic replacement of a system. In any of these scenarios the cabinet comes equipped with a pop off door. Once the door is removed the existing filter can be removed and discarded and the new replacement filter can be installed.

Upgrading:
It is possible to upgrade from the FC100A1011 air filter to the FC200E1011 air filter. The two filters are identical in size and function other than the efficiency upgrade of the FC200 series.

Best Uses/Advantages:
The FC100A1011 is an excellent upgrade to any standard 1" or 2" blue fiberglass filter. These filters offer very little filtration value and are often referred to as "rock stoppers" in the industry due to their inability to do anything more than block large debris from getting sucked into the heating/cooling system. Better alternatives include media style filters found at local hardware stores. However, these options typically max out at 2" in depth (much less volume of filtration material) and last 1-3 months before needing to be replaced.

The FC100A1011 air filter can provide superior protection over such options. One of the main detriments to heating and cooling systems operating at peak performance is debris and other particles coating the fan motor, coil and other components over time. This inevitably leads to higher operating and energy costs, lowers the effectiveness of the system and can cause break downs and/or reduce the life cycle of the system. The filter is the main line of defense in keeping these components clean and operating effectively.

The FC100A1011 air filter also provides many advantages in terms of air quality for the home or space it is being used in. Portable or room to room air filtration devices can be effective in small areas. It may be necessary to have such units in every room in your home to provide adequate coverage. The FC100A1011 air filter, used in line as part of a whole-house heating and cooling system, filters the air from the entire conditioned space as it is passed through the filter. The FC100A1011 air filter will typically have higher effectiveness ratings than most 1" and 2" filters. Included below are the air quality efficiency ratings and statistics for the FC100A1011 air filter and comparisons to the FC200E1011 air filter.

Filter Replacement Guide

Media Air cleaner Operating Guide

Media Air Cleaner Info Sheet

FC100A1011 Air Filter STATS

• MERV 11 - (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is essentially a score for the effectiveness of a filter.
• .23 in.w.c - pressure drop at 492 fpm.
• Up to 1 year life cycle.

Honeywell F100and F200 Whole House Media Air Cleaner/ forwardthinking.honeywell.com

Introduction:
The FC100A1029 (16" x 25" x 4") media air filter is part of Honeywell's whole-house filtration line. It comes included in the F100F media air cleaner or it can be purchased separately as a replacement cartridge for use in any of Honeywell's whole-house media air cleaner units. The filter is an excellent upgrade to any 1" or 2" filter that may be used in a furnace, air handler or return wall cabinet. Two key aspects of the filter are the accordion style design of the filtration material and the approximate 4" depth of the frame. This allows for a significantly greater volume of surface space available for filtration.

Installation/Replacement:Typically, the F100F Honeywell media air cleaner is installed with the heating and cooling system during the construction of a new home. It can also be retrofitted to existing systems or installed new during the periodic replacement of a system. In any of these scenarios the cabinet comes equipped with a pop off door. Once the door is removed the existing filter can be removed and discarded and the new replacement filter can be installed.

Upgrading:It is possible to upgrade from the FC100A1029 air filter to the FC200E1029 air filter. The two filters are identical in size and function other than the efficiency upgrade of the FC200 series.

Best Uses/Advantages:
The FC100A1029 is an excellent upgrade to any standard 1" or 2" blue fiberglass filter. These filters offer very little filtration value and are often referred to as "rock stoppers" in the industry due to their inability to do anything more than block large debris from getting sucked into the heating/cooling system. Better alternatives include media style filters found at local hardware stores. However, these options typically max out at 2" in depth (much less volume of filtration material) and last 1-3 months before needing to be replaced.

The FC100A1029 air filter can provide superior protection over such options. One of the main detriments to heating and cooling systems operating at peak performance is debris and other particles coating the fan motor, coil and other components over time. This inevitably leads to higher operating and energy costs, lowers the effectiveness of the system and can cause break downs and/or reduce the life cycle of the system. The filter is the main line of defense in keeping these components clean and operating effectively.

The FC100A1029 air filter also provides many advantages in terms of air quality for the home or space it is being used in. Portable or room to room air filtration devices can be effective in small areas. It may be necessary to have such units in every room in your home to provide adequate coverage. The FC100A1029 air filter, used in line as part of a whole-house heating and cooling system, filters the air from the entire conditioned space as it is passed through the filter. The FC100A1029 air filter will typically have higher effectiveness ratings than most 1" and 2" filters. Included below are the air quality efficiency ratings and statistics for the FC100A1029 air filter and comparisons to the FC200E1029 air filter.

Filter Replacement Guide

Media Air cleaner Operating Guide

Media Air Cleaner Info Sheet

FC100A1029 Air Filter STATS

• MERV 11 - (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is essentially a score for the effectiveness of a filter.
• .23 in.w.c - pressure drop at 492 fpm.
• Up to 1 year life cycle.

Honeywell F100and F200 Whole House Media Air Cleaner/ forwardthinking.honeywell.com

Introduction:
The FC100A1003 (16" x 20" x 4") media air filter is part of Honeywell's whole-house filtration line. It comes included in the F100F media air cleaner or it can be purchased separately as a replacement cartridge for use in any of Honeywell's whole-house media air cleaner units. The filter is an excellent upgrade to any 1" or 2" filter that may be used in a furnace, air handler or return wall cabinet. Two key aspects of the filter are the accordion style design of the filtration material and the approximate 4" depth of the frame. This allows for a significantly greater volume of surface space available for filtration.

Installation/Replacement:
Typically, the F100F Honeywell media air cleaner is installed with the heating and cooling system during the construction of a new home. It can also be retrofitted to existing systems or installed new during the periodic replacement of a system. In any of these scenarios the cabinet comes equipped with a pop off door. Once the door is removed the existing filter can be removed and discarded and the new replacement filter can be installed.

Upgrading:
It is possible to upgrade from the FC100A1003 air filter to the FC200E1003 air filter. The two filters are identical in size and function other than the efficiency upgrade of the FC200 series.

Best Uses/Advantages:
The FC100A1003 is an excellent upgrade to any standard 1" or 2" blue fiberglass filter. These filters offer very little filtration value and are often referred to as "rock stoppers" in the industry due to their inability to do anything more than block large debris from getting sucked into the heating/cooling system. Better alternatives include media style filters found at local hardware stores. However, these options typically max out at 2" in depth (much less volume of filtration material) and last 1-3 months before needing to be replaced.

The FC100A1003 air filter can provide superior protection over such options. One of the main detriments to heating and cooling systems operating at peak performance is debris and other particles coating the fan motor, coil and other components over time. This inevitably leads to higher operating and energy costs, lowers the effectiveness of the system and can cause break downs and/or reduce the life cycle of the system. The filter is the main line of defense in keeping these components clean and operating effectively.

The FC100A1003 air filter also provides many advantages in terms of air quality for the home or space it is being used in. Portable or room to room air filtration devices can be effective in small areas. It may be necessary to have such units in every room in your home to provide adequate coverage. The FC100A1003 air filter, used in line as part of a whole-house heating and cooling system, filters the air from the entire conditioned space as it is passed through the filter. The FC100A1003 air filter will typically have higher effectiveness ratings than most 1" and 2" filters. Included below are the air quality efficiency ratings and statistics for the FC100A1003 air filter and comparisons to the FC200E1003 air filter.

Filter Replacement Guide

Media Air cleaner Operating Guide

Media Air Cleaner Info Sheet

FC100A1003 Air Filter STATS

• MERV 11 - (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is essentially a score for the effectiveness of a filter.
• .23 in.w.c - pressure drop at 492 fpm.
• Up to 1 year life cycle.

Honeywell F100and F200 Whole House Media Air Cleaner/ forwardthinking.honeywell.com

Introduction:
The FC100A1037 (20" x 25" x 4") media air filter is part of Honeywell's whole-house filtration line.  It comes included in the F100F media air cleaner or it can be purchased separately as a replacement cartridge for use in any of Honeywell's whole-house media air cleaner units.  The filter is an excellent upgrade to any 1" or 2" filter that may be used in a furnace, air handler or return wall cabinet. Two key aspects of the filter are the accordion style design of the filtration material and the approximate 4" depth of the frame.  This allows for a significantly greater volume of surface space available for filtration. 

Installation/Replacement:
Typically, the F100F Honeywell media air cleaner is installed with the heating and cooling system during the construction of a new home. It can also be retrofitted to existing systems or installed new during the periodic replacement of a system.  In any of these scenarios the cabinet comes equipped with a pop off door.  Once the door is removed the existing filter can be removed and discarded and the new replacement filter can be installed.  

Upgrading:
It is possible to upgrade from the FC100A1037 air filter to the FC200E1037 air filter.  The two filters are identical in size and function other than the efficiency upgrade of the FC200 series.  

Best Uses/Advantages:
The FC100A1037 is an excellent upgrade to any standard 1" or 2" blue fiberglass filter.  These filters offer very little filtration value and are often referred to as "rock stoppers" in the industry due to their inability to do anything more than block large debris from getting sucked into the heating/cooling system.  Better alternatives include media style filters found at local hardware stores.  However, these options typically max out at 2" in depth (much less volume of filtration material) and last 1-3 months before needing to be replaced.  

The FC100A1037 air filter can provide superior protection over such options.  One of the main detriments to heating and cooling systems operating at peak performance is debris and other particles coating the fan motor, coil and other components over time.  This inevitably leads to higher operating and energy costs, lowers the effectiveness of the system and can cause break downs and/or reduce the life cycle of the system.  The filter is the main line of defense in keeping these components clean and operating effectively.  

The FC100A1037 air filter also provides many advantages in terms of air quality for the home or space it is being used in.  Portable or room to room air filtration devices can be effective in small areas.  It may be necessary to have such units in every room in your home to provide adequate coverage.  The FC100A1037 air filter, used in line as part of a whole-house heating and cooling system, filters the air from the entire conditioned space as it is passed through the filter.  The FC100A1037 air filter will typically have higher effectiveness ratings than most 1" and 2" filters.  Included below are the air quality efficiency ratings and statistics for the FC100A1037 air filter and comparisons to the FC200E1037 air filter.

Filter Replacement Guide

Media Air cleaner Operating Guide

Media Air Cleaner Info Sheet

FC100A1037 Air Filter STATS

• MERV 11 - (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is essentially a score for the effectiveness of a filter. 
• .23 in.w.c -  pressure drop at 492 fpm.
• Up to 1 year life cycle.

Honeywell F100and F200 Whole House Media Air Cleaner/ forwardthinking.honeywell.com

We often get asked if it is possible to use a Honeywell media air filter in an electronic air cleaner cabinet.  And the answer is, yes, it is perfectly acceptable.  The most common reason to do this is if your EAC has broken and you opt not to have it repaired.  Remember that in the majority of cases you will only need one media filter to replace the two cells that operate in your EAC.  So, when ordering a Honeywell FC100A or FC200E filter be sure to order the size that will slide in the center track and fill the entire cabinet.  The better of the two choices is the FC200E Honeywell filter (MERV 13), although either option will not be capable of matching the filtration levels of your EAC, particularly at the lowest micron levels. If your pre filters and/or post filters are in good shape be sure to set them off to the side in a dry, protected place in case you ever repair or replace your EAC and nee to use them again.  It is not necessary or recommended to use these accessories with a media air filer as it could place too great a restriction on the air flow in your system if used in tandem.  It is also recommended to turn off the power to the EAC while it is not being operated.   

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Over thirteen years ago we set out to offer you the best location to learn about and purchase replacement products for your Honeywell whole-house air quality systems. During this time we have served many thousands of customers and enjoyed every moment of it. We truly appreciate the opportunity to assist you. And we are very gratified by the overwhelmingly positive response we have received from you.

Our redesigned site includes Honeywell's latest whole-house air quality replacement products. You will find Honeywell air filters, humidifier pads, ultra violet bulbs and many other replacement parts. We specialize in and only sell Honeywell products. So you can rest assured that we know their products and are here to help you in any way we can. If you have questions on which part is best, what are the differences between products or need help selecting the correct item for your system please don't hesitate to ask for our assistance.

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The simplest answer is that the MERV rating is an indicator of the effectiveness of the filter in capturing the particulates that pass through it. The higher the rating the more things the filter will be capable of capturing and the more effective it will be at doing it. So, if that's all you needed to know to put your mind at ease then worry no more. But if your the type of person that would like a few more technical details then please keep reading.

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and is a measurement scale designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to rate the effectiveness of air filters. The scale is designed to represent the worst-case performance of a filter when dealing with particles in the range of 0.3 to 10 micrometers. The MERV rating is from 1 to 16. Higher MERV ratings correspond to a greater percentage of particles captured on each pass, with a MERV 16 filter capturing more than 95% of particles over the full range. [1&91;

Below is a table grouping MERV ratings by particle size:

Chart provided by Wikipedia.

Honeywell's two most popular media type filters are the FC100A Series and the FC200E Series. These filters will fit in any of the F100, F150 and F200 air cleaner cabinets. They can also fit in Honeywell electronic air cleaners like the F50 and F300 models. The FC100A Series filters are rated MERV 11. The FC200E Series filters are rated MERV 13. Honeywell also offers a POPUP expandable filter rated MERV 11 and the FR8000 Series filter that fits in TrueCLEAN air cleaners that is rated MERV 15.

When trying to select between filter options the above referenced chart can be a handy tool. If you are looking for a superior level of filtration then anything rated above MERV 10 will be a great choice. So, it's hard to go wrong with any of the offerings from Honeywell. If you are looking for a level of filtration that exceeds the residential standard and enters into hospital grade territory then Honeywell's FC200E Series filter will fit your needs. A great thing to remember. With an average price difference of only $13 between the FC100A Series and FC200E Series filter it's not a budget breaker to splurge and provide your family with an extra level of protection and comfort.

If you still have any questions on MERV ratings or which Honeywell air filter is best for you, your family and your home just send us an email at info@airqualityhoneywellstore.com and we'll be happy to assist you in making the right choice.

[1&91; Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_efficiency_reporting_value.

#1 First, change your pad before the heating season begins and again as necessary throughout the winter.  A new pad will ensure proper air flow, water distribution and optimal performance.  As the heating season continues and your humidifier has been in use for a while the pad will begin to break down and become coated with calcium deposits. This is a great time to replace the pad to keep your humidifier working at peak performance.  Depending on where you live and the severity of the winter you may make it through the heating season on one pad.  Or you may need to change your pad multiple times.  Your water condition can also play a role in how slow or fast your humidifier develops sluggish build up.  If necessary, there are water treatment systems to help with hard water issues.  

#2 Second, clean your humidifier as necessary throughout the heating season and make sure the water can drain properly.  Some humidifiers have auto cleaning features.  But for most models you will want to open the cover and make sure there is no build up of calcium deposits on the pad frame, the drain port or the water distribution tray.  If there are you will need to rinse them in hot water to remove the build up.  It is particularly important to clean out the drain at the bottom of the frame that houses the pad and the humidifier bottom drain hole where the excess water will drain through.  It is also a good idea to make sure that the drain line exiting the humidifier is free of build up and water can flow freely to the end drainage point.  If you have a condensation pump to push the excess water to a remote drain you should make sure it is in good working order.  Remember that it is a big no-no to pipe a humidifier drain line to an external location (outside of home - above grade).  In freezing weather it will ice the line and cause water to back up and over flow.  

Here is a quick link to many replacement humidifier pads, parts and accessories that will help you keep your Honeywell humidifier in tip top shape.  

http://www.airqualityhoneywellstore.com/honeywell-humidifier-pads/  

We get this question all the time.  Which way should the arrow be pointing in when I install my Honeywell air filter in the air cleaner cabinet.  Well, the most direct answer is: In the direction of the air flow.  Simple enough, right?  The next question is always...well, how can I tell which way the air is flowing?  No problem, lets get down to it.  Your Honeywell air cleaner will always be installed on the return side of your system (air handler/heat pump, air handler/air conditioner, furnace, etc.)  If it is not then you have a big problem.  So lets assume your air cleaner is installed correctly.  Your system has a return side and a supply side for air distribution to and from your home.  Your ducts or the metal tubing is what allows for that air flow.  When operational, your heating and cooling system uses a fan motor to pressurize the duct system.  This has the effect of pushing air from your indoor unit through the duct work and depositing it at the supply register locations in your home (usually small rectangular or circular metal grills in the floor or ceiling).  This is referred to as the supply side.  It also has the effect of pulling or sucking air from your home back to the unit through separate and distinct duct work.  These grills that suck the air back are usually much larger than supply registers and are typically found in the walls or ceilings. This is referred to as the return side.  It is on the return side that your air cleaner is installed.  And as the air returns from your home it is filtered and then passes through your unit, conditioned and pushed into your living space as warm or cool air.  So that arrow on your filter should always be pointed towards or in the direction of your indoor unit.