{"product_id":"16x20x1-merv-8-4pack","title":"ApexPuri 16×20×1 MERV 8 Air Filter · Compact Return 4-Pack","description":"\u003csection class=\"apex-pdp\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e16×20×1 MERV 8 — built for compact returns.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompact returns, condo and apartment air handlers, and smaller residential HVAC systems. The right baseline when you have a smaller return grille and don't need a whole-home filter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest sizing, no rattle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nominal 16×20×1, actual 15.50 × 19.50 × 0.75 in. Both numbers print on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced beverage-board frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30% thicker than typical cardboard. No bow under suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic pleated media.\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures dust, lint, pollen, and pet hair while keeping airflow balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last 90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in average American homes. Subscribe and we ship the next pack at swap time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrive-Safe packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-wall corrugate. Damaged on arrival? One photo, free replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for U.S. condos \u0026amp; smaller systems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard residential compact return slots without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20 × 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActual size (verified)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15.50 × 19.50 × 0.75 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMERV rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMERV 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquivalent retail tier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~MPR 600 · FPR 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrostatic pleated synthetic, 12+ pleats per filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced beverage-board, double-fold corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~90 days in average dust conditions; 60 days for pet\/pollen-heavy homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrow on frame points toward blower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP-16-20-1-M8-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit a standard 16×20×1 return?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Actual frame dimensions are 15.50 × 19.50 × 0.75 in, the standard residential return slot labeled \"16×20×1\". If your existing filter measures within ¼ in of those numbers, this filter will seat without gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 16×20×1 common in condos and apartments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's one of the most common return sizes on smaller residential HVAC systems, condo air handlers, and newer high-rise apartments. If your existing filter is between 15–16 in wide and 19–20 in tall, this is your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I run MERV 8 or step up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMERV 8 is the right baseline for most homes. Step up to MERV 11 if you have pets or allergies. MERV 13 only if HVAC tolerates the static pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e90 days in average homes. 60 days with pets or heavy pollen. 30 days during indoor renovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my filter arrives crushed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmail us one photo — we ship a free replacement next business day. No return label required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/support#fit\"\u003e→ Run Fit Check first\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/merv-guide\"\u003e→ Open MERV Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"ApexPuri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51852131139716,"sku":"AP-16-20-1-M8-4","price":32.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/apexpuri.com\/products\/16x20x1-merv-8-4pack","provider":"APEX PURI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}