Yes. DuPont™ Water Filters have been independently certified to reduce specific toxic chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides. In addition, the filters contain patented filter media, which is superior at reducing selected contaminants including heavy metals like Lead and Mercury. This reduction in contaminants results in improved water quality, taste and odor.

For every visible particle trapped in your furnace filter such as dust, dirt, and mold, there are as many as 100 more that you cannot see, including bacteria, fungi, and pollen. If not stopped, these micro particles can seep through your HVAC system and back into your air. The effectiveness of DuPont™ Air Filters in trapping micro particles is reflected in the filter's Merv rating. The higher the Merv rating the better the filter is at trapping airborne particles. So the answer is YES, the air in your home can be cleaner.

The filters media determines the level or quality of filtration that a filter provides. Pleated filters provide two advantages over unpleated filters (1) pleating provides more surface area to a filter, which is one way dirt holding capacity is increased in a filter (2) pleating also helps distribute the air flow over the surface of the filter more evenly.

New DuPont™ Water Filters feature top quality products with improved technologies in antimicrobial product protection and contaminant reduction at affordable prices.

Consult your local water provider for actual water quality reports or if you have a well, have your water tested by a qualified water testing laboratory. For more information about a qualified laboratory in your area, contact your state health department or call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). You can also purchase home water analysis kits from home improvement, hardware and do-it-yourself stores. Based on your individual water quality test results, DuPont™ High Protection Filter Systems are generally recommended for public water service, and DuPont™ Ultra Protection Filter Systems are generally recommended for well.

Convenient : Unlike bottled water, DuPont™ Water Filters allow you to conveniently enjoy high quality, great tasting water directly from your faucet or refrigerator.

Less Expensive : In a direct gallon-for-gallon price comparison, filtered water is a fraction of the cost of bottled water.

Certified : Not all bottled water is the same. You don't always know the source of bottled water and you may not even know if it has been tested or certified. DuPont™ Water Filtration Systems have been independently tested and certified to reduce contaminants, and as a result improve the taste and quality of your water - all within the convenience of your own home.

Environmentally Friendly : Filtered water is better for the environment because it reduces waste; instead of disposing bottle after bottle, you only dispose the self-contained filter cartridge.

Most orders are shipped within 2 business days if placed before 11 AM EST Monday - Friday. Orders are not processed on weekends or holidays.

Orders are shipped via UPS standard ground service, and generally will arrive in 3-5 business days.

You should check your filter regularly for excessive buildup every 30 days and replace as needed. Under normal conditions we recommend replacing your filter at three month intervals unless instructed otherwise by the manufacturer.

This is only partially true. Many high performance filters today are made from synthetic fibers. Filters that are made from synthetic fibers are generally made from materials that bacteria and other microorganisms cannot process as a food. However, filters with synthetic media can still have bacteria and other microbes growing on the media. That's because any bacteria or microbes trapped on a filter will be able to feed off of other matter that is also trapped on the filter - things like pet dander, and pollen for example.

If you are unable to find your size under the normally stocked sizes or special order sizes please email us for a quote at customerservice@protectionforliving.com. We can have filters cut to any size. These orders may take up to 3 weeks so if you need a filter immediately please look at our cut to fit filters.

If you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact Customer Service with the details regarding the nature of the damage and/or defect.

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. The rating is derived from a test method developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Use the MERV rating as a comparison tool for evaluating the effectiveness of air filters. The higher the MERV rating the better the filter is at trapping specific types of particles. However, the MERV rating is not intended to be the sole basis for deciding which filter to buy, just as the horsepower of a car engine is not the only criteria in buying a car.

If you are not satisfied with your item, simply return the item within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price, less shipping and handling charges. Products must be returned in new, unused condition.

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and PayPal are currently accepted.

For best results, DuPont™ Water Filter Systems and Cartridges are color-coded to allow you to easily match your product with the correct replacement cartridge that works in your system. There is a colored banner on the front of the faucet mount and pitcher box that matches the colored banner on the front of the box for the corresponding cartridge. The important thing to remember about DuPont™ filter cartridges and systems is that they are interchangeable. Any DuPont™ Faucet Mount Filter fits any DuPont™ Faucet Mount System and any DuPont™ Pitcher Cartridge fits any DuPont™ Filtration Pitcher.

For all customer service inquiries, please call 866-541-6907.

Rigid frame construction, state-of-the-art filter media, and Microban® antimicrobial product protection provide you with an air filter for your home's heating and or cooling system that is unequaled by any other 1" residential air filter on the market today. It is the "science inside" that makes our filters so special.

Today's high performance filters are capable of trapping micro particles, including some as small as bacteria and fungi, and are designed to last up to 90 days. Unlike some inert particles, which may be trapped in your furnace/air conditioner filter, bacteria and fungi are living organisms. Under certain conditions these microorganisms can multiply on unprotected surfaces, potentially resulting in odors and adversely affecting the filter media. The presence of Microban® product protection in the filter materials is not intended to affect airborne micro organisms, but can help reduce the uncontrolled growth of odor causing microbes on the surface of the filter material itself, where you need it the most.

Microban® protection works continuously to help keep filter surfaces clean and provides protection that lasts the useful life of the product. The presence of Microban® technology in the filter components is not intended to purify drinking water, or prevent disease, but to fight the uncontrolled growth of bacteria on the filter itself, which could adversely affect the filter life and performance.