Honeywell POPUP2200 Inches Replacement Space Gard Filtration Review

Through trial and error, I found that switching to this HVAC filtration system was a game changer for my allergies. The filter captures even the smallest particles, leaving the air in my home so much cleaner. The only downside is that the replacement filters can be a bit pricey, but the quality is well worth the investment.

This is an Aprilaire 2200 filter replacement for a house I recently bought. The ventilation system is in the basement and when I pulled out the existing filter for the first time, it was clear that a replacement of the same size would not even fit through the inspection hatch. Admittedly, when I searched the internet for an OEM replacement, I was confused by all the references to plastic seals and things you need to adjust in an Aprilaire original plastic filter housing. So I got this Honeywell

New housing, new type of filter. We have a Space Gard 2200 filter system and I've read horror stories about the filter having to be hand pleated. This filter was just unfolded and inserted, so it worked for me. I pulled out an old dirty filter labeled Aprilaire 213 that fit in the frame and wasn't folded around the plastic combs (an improvement over the original), but the Honeywell filter didn't fit! I saw the filter frame and partially pulled it out but was about to abandon the Honeywell…