11/01/2026
MERV 8. MERV 11. MERV 13.
You've probably seen the numbers. But what do they actually mean?
MERV, or Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, is a rating system used to describe how effectively an air filter captures particles of different sizes.
And bigger isn't the only thing you need to understand.
In this week's blog, we're breaking down MERV ratings, what the numbers tell you, and what they mean for the air in your home.
Meet MERV: https://www.intellipure.com/blogs/all-articles/wait-so-what-is-merv