Electrostatic air filters are washable air filters that theoretically never need to be replaced.
Washable electrostatic air filter.
Washable electrostatic air filters can be constructed differently with a variety of filter media and may not allow for as much free air flow as standard disposable filters do which may cause your furnace to work harder.
Particulates are then attracted to the metal and are trapped on the filter until it is washed out with water.
I say theoretically because the idea that something that is subjected to dirt and debris regularly will also work indefinitely seems too good to be true.
Electrostatic air filters are considered washable because they use static electricity generated when air flows through the small crevices of the metal furnace filters.
This will be dependent upon a few factors.
How do i know washable electrostatic furnace air filters work.
This is not just any ordinary washable furnace filter.
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