The Best 16x25x1" Furnace Filter / HVAC Air Filter?

Cycle Air Filters are "earth's most sustainable HVAC Air Filter". We proudly make a laundry-washable, dryer-safe, 100% recycled filter that offers an eco-friendly choice for homeowners who want a cleaner home environment while minimizing waste. Unlike disposable filters, our 100% recycled polyester filter can be washed and reused, reducing landfill waste and saving you money.

Washable Cycle Air Filter Features:

• Nominal Size: 16x25x1" (25+ other sizes available)
• Fits standard 16x25x1" filter slots (actual: 15.5" x 24.5" x 0.7")
• 100% Recycled Material from ocean-bound water bottles
• Reusable & Laundry-Washable
• Patented wash indicator
• Made in Ontario, Canada

Benefits of Reusable Filters

Disposable filters are plastic inside — despite cardboard frames — and cannot be recycled. Over 250 million single-use filters are discarded annually in North America. Cycle Air solves this with a high-performance, washable and reusable solution that helps your HVAC system run efficiently and keeps waste out of landfills.

Micropleat Technology

Our dual-layer design contains hundreds of micropleats for optimized airflow and particle capture. Rated MERV 7 under ASHRAE 52.2 standards — ideal for most homes. Initial pressure drop is 0.17"wg (typical systems are rated 0.5"–0.7"wg).

When to Wash

The patented indicator shows 3 visible dots when it’s time to clean. Wash about every 60 days (or sooner if the indicator suggests).

Universal Fit

Compatible with most 16x25x1" return vents, furnace slots, or ceiling inlets. Need a different size? Browse all 1" sizes or shop 4" & 5" wide filters.

Made in North America

Crafted in Ontario with 100% recycled materials. Our compact packaging is 80% more efficient to ship vs. disposables — saving space, emissions, and cost. #WashAndReuse @CycleAir.ca

How It Works

Our unique 3D mesh holds fine particles using electrostatic attraction — proven effective by Surface Science Western (UWO):

Electrostatic properties keep dust, allergens, and debris clinging to the filter — protecting your furnace blower motor and indoor air quality.

Recyclable — Start to Finish

Unlike disposable filters, Cycle Air is both made from — and recyclable back into — post-consumer materials. Our filters are made from recycled polypropylene (filter) and HDPE (frame), both widely recyclable. The filter media is wash-tested for 50 washes (8+ years). At end of life, the filter can go to any textile recycler, and the frame can go into blue-bin plastic recycling.