Installing MERV 16 filters in HVAC systems vs. stand-alone air purifiers

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5. That sounds about right

The more I think about it, it makes sense to filter the air through the HVAC system. But, like you, I think we need to wait to do this when we replace our units (which, hopefully, is not very soon!)

I guess we'll go with stand-alone purifiers for our bedrooms for now and then carefully design our system when it comes time. We don't have A/C now, and I'm thinking we need to go that way as it is indeed getting hotter. When we had the double whammy of the forest fire smoke AND the near 100 degree temps, and not being able to open windows, it wasn't very comfortable. I don't want to go through that again, but I think this is just the reality of life here. Most days in the summer, we don't even need fans. So the A/C is more for the smoke than anything else.