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Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter Review

Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter, MERV 13, MPR 1900, 2 HVAC Filters

Owner comments for this pick were matched on the product line names: filtrete 1900, mpr 1900, filtrete. The listing above is the set we checked on Amazon.

$27.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

3.6 Based on 3 Reddit owner comments · Top 33% of 3 tracked box-fan filters & diy purifier parts

Owner sentiment
3.8
Recommendations
1.0
Spec score
Not rated
Value
5.0

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

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Is the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter worth it?

Based on 3 Reddit owner comments, the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter scores 3.6 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.7 stars), and the theme owners raise most is filter life (3 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about airflow (2 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about filter life (2 positive owner mentions)
  • You care about value (1 positive owner mention)

Who should skip it

  • Not observed: no recurring complaint theme yet.

What Reddit owners say

2 positive and 0 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

airflowfilter life
“I do something like this, except I simply taped a 20 x 20 x 1 Filtrete MPR 2800/MERV 14 filter to the back of a each of two of box fans.”
owner comment via r/AirQuality · 2026-06-15
airflowfilter life
“Ive experimented with this quite a lot, and the best solution for relief of air flow I've found is to simply use 3M filtrete -brand air filters.”
owner comment via r/AirQuality · 2025-06-06
wildfire smokefilter life
“Filtrete performs well but still has a very high pressure-drop.”
owner comment via r/AirPurifiers · 2024-11-04

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

MERV Rating13
Compatible DevicesAir Conditioner, Furnace
Filter Mounting TypeSlide In
Filter ShapeRectangular
Product GradeNew
Compatible Hvac Systemsresidential
Common ApplicationsAppliances, Residential
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness20"L x 1"W x 16"Th
Item Weight15.36 ounces
Unit Count2 Count
Material TypePolypropylene
Air Filter ConstructionPleated
EU Spare Part Availability Duration3 months
Brand NameFiltrete
Model NumberUT00-2PK-1E
Global Trade Identification Number00638060657072
UPC638060657072
Number of Items2
Number of Packs2
Item HighlightAllergens, Bacteria, Viruses & Air Pollutants, 3-Month AC/Furnace Filters, (Act. Size 15.62x19.62x0.78 in)
Included Components2 Filters
Item Type Namereplacement-household-furnace-filters
Manufacturer Part NumberUT00-2PK-1E

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FAQ

Is the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter worth it?

Based on 3 Reddit owner comments, the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter scores 3.6 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.7 stars), and the theme owners raise most is filter life (3 mentions).

What do Reddit owners complain about with the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter?

We have not observed a recurring complaint theme in owner comments yet.

How much does the Filtrete 16x20x1 Air Filter cost?

It was $27.99 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.

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Last updated 2026-11-07. Amazon listing ASIN B00TUDHMOA.