A pleated air filter folds its media into a deeper surface so it can hold more dust, pollen, and fine debris than a flat fiberglass panel, without choking airflow. These pleated filters give forced-air systems a step up in air cleaning while still dropping into the same standard filter slots. They are offered in 1" and 2" thicknesses across the common nominal sizes, so a pleated upgrade is available for most furnaces and air handlers. Better filtration also helps keep the blower and coil cleaner between service visits.
Key Features:
- Pleated Media -- Folded surface holds more dust and fine particles than flat fiberglass.
- Better Air Cleaning -- Catches pollen, dust, and household debris that flat filters pass.
- Standard Slot Fit -- Common nominal sizes drop into existing filter slots.
- 1" and 2" Thicknesses -- Choose the depth that matches the filter housing.
- Protects Equipment -- Helps keep the blower and coil cleaner.
Where to Use:
- Residential HVAC -- Upgraded filtration on home furnaces and air handlers.
- Allergy-conscious spaces -- Better capture of dust and pollen in occupied units.
- Commercial and multi-family -- Step-up filtration for offices, common areas, and units.
Available Sizes (SKU -- Size):
- 1013496 -- 15" x 20" x 2"
- 1011549 -- 16" x 20" x 1"
- 1010366 -- 16" x 25" x 1"
- 1014461 -- 18" x 25" x 1"
- 1014122 -- 18" x 30" x 1"
- 1016347 -- 20" x 8" x 1"
- 1010524 -- 20" x 20" x 2"
- 1015814 -- 20" x 21" x 1" (M8)
- 1010367 -- 20" x 25" x 1"
- 1014196 -- 20" x 25" x 2"
- 1010693 -- 24" x 24" x 2"
- 1010365 -- Pleated air filter (size per product page)