Information and maintenance for Aprilaire and Carrier Air Conditioning for Union Park West homes built by Meritiage Homes. This article assumes all homes use the same products.
Maintenance Schedule
| Item | Frequency | Instructions |
| Heat pump | Yearly | Inspect filters, inspect/clean blower wheel and motor, clean indoor/outdoor coils, inspect indoor coil drain pan, check electrical wiring |
| Primary Condensate Line | 6 Months | Pour 1 cup of bleach solution in opening |
| Rinse dirt and dust from coil surfaces on outside unit | Yearly | |
| Air filters | Monthly | Recommended by manual: Replace/Clean. |
| Air filter | 6 Months | More accurate: Replace/Clean |
| Professional Inspection | Annually |
Air Filter Information & Maintenance
How to replace Aprilaire air filter (Video)
Air Filter MERV Information
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs, report a filter’s ability to capture larger particles between 0.3 and 10 microns (µm).
EPA.gov
Official Aprilaire Replacement Filters
| Filter | Feature | MERV Rating | Amazon | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Clean Air | MERV 11 | See Price | Basic air filter. Most likely what came with your home. Recommended replacement: 12 Months |
| 213 | Healthy Home | MERV 13 | See Price | Recommended replacement: 12 Months |
| 213CBN | Odor Reduction | MERV 13+ | See Price | Includes activated carbon to reduce odors. Recommended replacement: 6 Months |
| 216 | Asthma & Allergy | MERV 16 | See Price | Traps 99% of airborne allergy and asthmas triggers. Recommended replacement: 6 Months |