These filters are the same as our 5" Practical Pleats. Just 2" deep so they can fit in shallow return openings. Case of 4. Each filter will last three months or longer. A great allergy filter.
no retrofitting
Now, homeowners can enjoy the benefits of a high performance filter without the hassle and expense of retrofitting, with the 2" MERV 10 high performance Practical Pleat. It's unique gasket fits into the one-inch filter slot with the excessive depth of the filter protruding in the duct system.
The self-sealing gasket prevents unfiltered air from by-passing the filtering process.
biological contaminants
Filters that are not self-sealing allow pollutants to be pulled around the filter, filter bypass, and into the ventilation system, escaping the filtration process. As these particles accumulate, they provide nutrients necessary for mold, mildew and other biological contaminants to breed and grow in the ventilation system. These biological contaminants can become airborne and be blown into inhabited areas. The Practical Pleat's self-sealing gasket adapts to imperfections in the filter track, eliminating filter bypass and preserving the integrity of the filter.

reduces energy bills
An accumulation of these contaminants on the evaporator coil inhibits heat transfer, which make s the unit work harder to heat and cool. In fact, a 0.05 inch build-up of contaminants on the evaporator coil can reduce efficiency and increase energy consumption up to 37% for that unit.