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Filter Performance Rating (FPR)
Filter Performance Rating is an air filter rating system developed by The Home Depot to takes the guesswork out of choosing from the brands sold in their stores. The rankings indicate whether an air filter's performance is considered good, better, best or premium.
To find the air filter that's right for your home try our Air Filter Finder. Reduce contaminants in your home's air with an air filter from our wide assortment of sizes and performance ratings!
Good: FPR 4-5
- Traps household dust and lint, dust mites, pollen, pet dander
Better: FPR 6-7
- Traps household dust and lint, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, bacteria, mold spores
Best: FPR 8-9
- Traps household dust and lint, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, bacteria, mold spores, smoke, smog, microscopic allergens, plus particles that can carry viruses
Premium: FPR 10
- Traps household dust and lint, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, bacteria, mold spores, smoke, smog, microscopic allergens, plus particles that can carry viruses, particles that can carry odors