Air intake filter surfaced

[jebinc]

Picture please.

@jipvk Here ya go! Obviously, I removed the cover in order to take a picture. Snaps right back on.

 

[R90s]

The Green filter works. See what it has collected in a week. Only $5 from Home Depot. Enough for about 6 filters.

 

[jebinc]

The Green filter works. See what it has collected in a week. Only $5 from Home Depot. Enough for about 6 filters.View attachment 537169

Thanks for providing additional “evidence” that this mods does the trick!

 

[Ratanpara]

Didn’t like any solution out there, available full air filter may restrict air flow, Fiberglass window screen and duct taped.

 

[Gasaraki]

I bought that air filter and tried it. Blocks too much air, to get the same amount of air flow for a fan running at speed 2, I needed to run it at speed 7. Threw it out right after that test.

Will try that green filter thing!

 

[jebinc]

I bought that air filter and tried it. Blocks too much air, to get the same amount of air flow for a fan running at speed 2, I needed to run it at speed 7. Threw it out right after that test.

Will try that green filter thing!

Green filter works GREAT. Going on almost a year with it!

 

[jsmay311]

I cut and fit that green high flow, moisture resistant fibrous HVAC Return air side filter in mine; works great. This is the green fibrous stuff you cut to size and put inside your large HVAC return air grate(s). Keeps needles out and allows for max airflow.

The Green filter works. See what it has collected in a week. Only $5 from Home Depot. Enough for about 6 filters.View attachment 537169

Is this it? AAF Flanders 24 in. x 36 in. x 1 in. Cut-To-Fit MERV 4 Air Filter (Case of 12)-40655.012436 - The Home Depot

I could only find it on HomeDepot.com as a $120 12-pack. And the closest in-store I can find is this blue washable filter, but it appears to have much more dense weave of fibers than the green one in the photos.

I got hit with the stinky-cabin syndrome and I discovered a decent amount of debris at the bottom of the cabin filter compartment, and it was a bitch to trying snake a hose down there to vacuum the stuff out. So I want to avoid having to repeat that task in the future.

 

[Perscitus]

$17 and done... newer version (been out a few months now). Lays flat, comes in different shapes (AMER vs EMEA/APAC cars). httpss://m.aliexpress.com/item/4001264946990.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&spm=a2g0n.store_home.allProducts_36051628.4001264946990

 

[jebinc]

Is this it? AAF Flanders 24 in. x 36 in. x 1 in. Cut-To-Fit MERV 4 Air Filter (Case of 12)-40655.012436 - The Home Depot

I could only find it on HomeDepot.com as a $120 12-pack. And the closest in-store I can find is this blue washable filter, but it appears to have much more dense weave of fibers than the green one in the photos.

I got hit with the stinky-cabin syndrome and I discovered a decent amount of debris at the bottom of the cabin filter compartment, and it was a bitch to trying snake a hose down there to vacuum the stuff out. So I want to avoid having to repeat that task in the future.

Just go to any HD and you’ll find a single sheet for cheap. IIRC, $4.99.

 

[MarsOrBust]

The plastic filter cover would be nice if it was easily removable instead of being double sided taped on. The green filter looks like an easier solution but maybe more than needed. To much filtering in the intake does affect the blower output and increases wear.

 

[Perscitus]

The plastic filter cover was depricated, new design a few posts above. Lays flat, drops in, no tape, glue, etc.

 

[jebinc]

The plastic filter cover was depricated, new design a few posts above. Lays flat, drops in, no tape, glue, etc.

May work well for leaves and twigs, but the challenge here in the Seattle area is fir needles! Green filter works 100%!

 

[Perscitus]

Embrace evergreen needles and sap!

 

[MarsOrBust]

The plastic filter cover was depricated, new design a few posts above. Lays flat, drops in, no tape, glue, etc.

The one on the above link is from the ali website in China. It takes them 20 to 45 days to get the part to the US. None of the locals have that new part yet, they only carry the one that requires the double sided tape.

 

[Perscitus]

I ordered it and received within two weeks max. Previously had a number of other solutions (stocking, original plastic screen, ac filter mesh, green filter, etc).

 

[jsmay311]

Just go to any HD and you’ll find a single sheet for cheap. IIRC, $4.99.

Everything that Home Depot has in stock is usually listed on their website, which is why I asked. But I went to the local HD to check anyway, and it wasn’t there.

I ended up getting a “True Blue” cut-to-fit frameless/washable filter for $10 instead. After installing it, I don’t notice any significant reduction in airflow when pulling in outside air, so it’ll probably suffice.

 

[jsmay311]

Everything that Home Depot has in stock is usually listed on their website, which is why I asked. But I went to the local HD to check anyway, and it wasn’t there.

I ended up getting a “True Blue” cut-to-fit frameless/washable filter for $10 instead. After installing it, I don’t notice any significant reduction in airflow when pulling in outside air, so it’ll probably suffice.

Found the green NaturalAire filter at Walmart for $5. FYI.

 

[MGWrench]

I'm glad I found this thread - I need a solution for my Model Y, no one seems to be making a pre-filter. My Model 3 HVAC got full of cottonwood the first spring I had the car and it was a bear to get some it back out. I found the filter material at my local Home Depot for under $10.

 

[asian_xl]

I was expecting see this in this thread

 

[leonar40]

Nice idea with the mesh filter. The paper filter sucks, literally. I bought it and as soon as I installed it, the airflow was restricted probably 75%. Removed it and the airflow went back to normal. I'll take a look at Lowe's today and see if there is something like that there that I can cut to size.