Filtration & Air Quality · Anchor Component

Deep Media Filter Cabinet (4–5 inch)

The upgrade we recommend most often, and it is not the one people expect. A four- or five-inch media cabinet holds far more filter surface than a one-inch slot, which means it captures more while resisting airflow less — better filtration and less strain on the blower at the same time. It also stops the monthly filter ritual; most households move to a once-or-twice-a-year change. The catch is physical: the cabinet has to fit at the return, and in a tight closet or attic platform there is sometimes simply nowhere to put it.

Specification

What the listing decides

Rating scale: MERV per ASHRAE 52.2
Why deeper helps: More media area = lower pressure drop at the same MERV
Fit: Requires physical space at the return — verified on site

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A fit check — return area, static pressure, run condition and access verified against your assessment
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Include Filtration Upgrade ConsultationAnything that opens the duct, the plenum or the air-handler cabinet gets fitted by us — sealed back up properly, not taped over.

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