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Product is satisfactory. Prices have risen 23.6% in exactly one years time. Paid $98.64 for an order of (4) 24x25x4 MERV 11 filters in April of 2025. The Rebuy price on April 8, 2026 was $121.96.
I read the reviews which to me revealed a lot,and then the average of 2.8 solidified my opinion. Customer service is the easiest problem a company can fix to increase sales and when the largest compl... See more
9I purchased two sizes(20"×20" ,20"×30", four of each)Neither matched my AC system. I did comparison sizes with other brands and Filterbuy filters were the only ones that were incorrectly produced.... See more
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Quality replacement filters delivered to your door. No hassle. No commitments. Buy one time or subscribe to save 5% on your order. Always free shipping.
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Pope Street 101, 35160, Talladega, United States
- filterbuy.com
2.8
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Filters aren't standard size - they claim I should've measured better
They have a page claiming they're better than Honeywell. (You'll have to go to the website - I can't link here.)
Then they claim that I should've measured better. Can't record their chat. They won't refund money because outside of 90-day return. Their filters aren't even close in measurement to a standard 16x25x4.
Chat "cuts out" (I'm pretty sure it's a bot); keep asking "if I'm still there" when I've asked several questions -- it's the chat equivalent of "can't hear you driving into a tunnel."
It's a scam. Avoid. We're disputing with our credit card company. Who wants a box of four useless filters?
11 February 2023
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Not even sure this is a legitimate…
Not even sure this is a legitimate company!…have told me they sent the initial order and a replacement order and no product received!!….I’ve disputed the charges with my credit card company!!….Beware!!
25 May 2023
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DO NOT BUY FROM FILTERBUY
DO NOT BUY FROM FILTERBUY! Placed order-was never shipped nor received. Ordered replacement, same thing-never shipped nor received. Called Filterbuy directly and their solution was simply cancelling the replacement order. No attempt to correct the problem or retain me as a customer. I got the impression that they don't care.
5 April 2023
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Bill, I was able to look up your order info. It seems the first package did have a delivery delay to which we went ahead and did the replacement order for you and cancelled the first one. We do not show any cancelation of the replacement order, but we did refund you the full amount and the package was delivered to you on April 7th. We have a copy of the photo of the package at your front door from Fedex. We hope that you are satisfied with the products and the refund ,
THESE are NOT sized as you hope
I wish I could give them ZERO stars! THESE are NOT sized as you hope. I bought 4 16 x 20 x 4 and they are not that size, but rather smaller! They do not fit my filter space and keep falling down. What good is a MERV 13 lifter if dust can float around it?
They would not take them back unless I paid postage- for the size of the box it was prohibitive. NEVER AGAIN and I intend to spread the word!!!
8 March 2023
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Reply from Filterbuy
At Filterbuy we absolutely offer a free exchange. Under every product we offer,there is a product description that shares actual size, we also offer an entire section on how to size your filters as well as info on actual size vs nominal. If we send the product, you ordered, we do not offer free returns or refunds, however we do offer an exchange. We can look into the transcripts of your interaction with customer service to make sure this was discussed. If you would like to exchange those we most certainly still can. Please email me at Jena@filterbuy.com
In the meantime, here is a blurb from our website that discuss sizing and actual vs. nominal size. What Size Filter Do I Need? When replacing your air filter, most people will find the nominal size or dimensions located on the edge of your current air filter. If you don’t have the previous filter handy, you’ll need to measure your intake vent for the actual size of your air filter. "Nominal" refers to the product sizing chart that fits into your intake vent. "Actual" size refers to the true measurements of your air filter dimensions, which will be slightly smaller than the intake vent dimensions. When searching for a 16x25x1 air filter, for example, you’ll likely see 15.5" x 24.5" x .75" listed. Nearly all AC filters go by the nominal size, which is the actual size rounded up to the nearest inch. Quick Measuring for Replacement Filter Size Using a tape measure, get the length, width, and depth of your filter slot. The length and width dimensions are interchangeable, though conventionally the first number is the smaller of the two. For the depth measurement, standard filters are nominally 1” (actual 0.75”), 2” (actual 1.75”), and 4” (actual 3.75”) deep.
Good experience all around
1 - Ordering and fulfillment - excellent. Product went out same day and was delivered next day (I'm just one state away).
2 - Customer service - excellent. Fedex mis-delivered to some place I still don't know where - nothing recognizable in Fedex's photo. Constance researched while I was on the phone, shipped out again within an hour or two, and replacement shipment arrived next day. (This Fedex driver must have had a GPS.)
3 - Size of product. I read the complaints before I ordered. The complaints don't seem valid. First, the actual size is plainly stated. Second, before I ordered I measured one of the 12x12x1 filters I already had (different brand) and IT TOO was 11.75x11.75x0.75, so this seems to be a standard. Maybe not the universal standard, but filters fit the duct opening just fine.
9 March 2023
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Reply from Filterbuy
Thank you for the excellent review ! We are happy to have you in our Filterbuy family!
Buyer Beware!
Do not order from this company! The filters that they send are NOT the correct size. They have these made to sub-size specs so if it says 13" it could be 12, 12.5 14...then you get it, does not fit, YOU pay to return the filters, oh but only if you have not taken the plastic off. Sure they will be glad to exchange but you have to pay first for the filter you should have gotten and you have to pay to return the one that does not fit, that is only if you have not taken the plastic off! TERRIBLE COMPANY!
6 January 2023
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Reply from Filterbuy
At Filterbuy we absolutely offer a free exchange. Under every product we offer there is a product description that shares actual size, we also offer an entire section on how to size your filters as well as info on actual size vs nominal. If we send the product, you ordered, we do not offer free returns or refunds, however we do offer an exchange. We are currently looking into the transcripts of your interaction with customer service to make sure this was discussed. If you would like to exchange those we most certainly still can. Please email me at Jena@filterbuy.com
In the meantime, here is a blurb from our website that discuss sizing and actual vs. nominal size. What Size Filter Do I Need? When replacing your air filter, most people will find the nominal size or dimensions located on the edge of your current air filter. If you don’t have the previous filter handy, you’ll need to measure your intake vent for the actual size of your air filter. "Nominal" refers to the product sizing chart that fits into your intake vent. "Actual" size refers to the true measurements of your air filter dimensions, which will be slightly smaller than the intake vent dimensions. When searching for a 16x25x1 air filter, for example, you’ll likely see 15.5" x 24.5" x .75" listed. Nearly all AC filters go by the nominal size, which is the actual size rounded up to the nearest inch. Quick Measuring for Replacement Filter Size Using a tape measure, get the length, width, and depth of your filter slot. The length and width dimensions are interchangeable, though conventionally the first number is the smaller of the two. For the depth measurement, standard filters are nominally 1” (actual 0.75”), 2” (actual 1.75”), and 4” (actual 3.75”) deep.
Yikes!
I seem to have the same problem. But my situation is even worse. First it baffles me why you have a size on a filter in big bold font then underneath that have the actual size that is not the size for your unit. After receiving my first order and realizing they were the wrong size they did a reship of a custom size. So the new order was the exact same wrong size they originally sent me. I am currently on my second reshipment and third shipment. Hopefully they get it correct this time. I am starting to miss my Lowes filters already.
29 November 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Michael, Can you provide me more information at Jena@filterbuy.com so I may look into this for you? Thank you! In the meantime, here is a blurb from our website that discuss sizing and actual vs. nominal size.
What Size Filter Do I Need?
When replacing your air filter, most people will find the nominal size or dimensions located on the edge of your current air filter. If you don’t have the previous filter handy, you’ll need to measure your intake vent for the actual size of your air filter.
"Nominal" refers to the product sizing chart that fits into your intake vent. "Actual" size refers to the true measurements of your air filter dimensions, which will be slightly smaller than the intake vent dimensions. When searching for a 16x25x1 air filter, for example, you’ll likely see 15.5" x 24.5" x .75" listed. Nearly all AC filters go by the nominal size, which is the actual size rounded up to the nearest inch.
Quick Measuring for Replacement Filter Size
Using a tape measure, get the length, width, and depth of your filter slot.
The length and width dimensions are interchangeable, though conventionally the first number is the smaller of the two.
For the depth measurement, standard filters are nominally 1” (actual 0.75”), 2” (actual 1.75”), and 4” (actual 3.75”) deep.
Say "bye" to Filterbuy.com
Filterbuy.com filters are not true to size. 23 x 20 x 1, is actually 22.5 x 19.5 x 1. The larger size is in LARGE print on website. Smaller size/disclaimer is in small print. They will not replace filters when they don't fit. Been buying for this air handler for 6 years. This is the first company that sent a filter that did not fit and won't make things right. Buy Filtrete instead!
22 December 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi James , I am sorry that your product did not fit. We have many sections on our website that assist people with finding the proper sizing. We do offer a free exchange when the error is on measurement. Did you take advantage of that offer? We do not offer free return labels due to sizing error but absolutely free exchange. If you would like to go ahead and do that I can assist. Please email me at Jena@filterbuy.com . In the meantime, direct from our website is a blurb regarding sizing. I hope this helps for the future!
What Size Filter Do I Need?
When replacing your air filter, most people will find the nominal size or dimensions located on the edge of your current air filter. If you don’t have the previous filter handy, you’ll need to measure your intake vent for the actual size of your air filter.
"Nominal" refers to the product sizing chart that fits into your intake vent. "Actual" size refers to the true measurements of your air filter dimensions, which will be slightly smaller than the intake vent dimensions. When searching for a 16x25x1 air filter, for example, you’ll likely see 15.5" x 24.5" x .75" listed. Nearly all AC filters go by the nominal size, which is the actual size rounded up to the nearest inch.
Quick Measuring for Replacement Filter Size
Using a tape measure, get the length, width, and depth of your filter slot.
The length and width dimensions are interchangeable, though conventionally the first number is the smaller of the two.
For the depth measurement, standard filters are nominally 1” (actual 0.75”), 2” (actual 1.75”), and 4” (actual 3.75”) deep.
Company shipped to wrong address
Company shipped to wrong address. Repeated customerservice contact promises never fixed it.
$250+ down the drain.
Update- weeks later no satisfaction. - I've had enough .no more patience for empty words
10 November 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from Filterbuy
Hi there, I apologize if there was an error on your order delivery. So that we may further investigate and correct the situation please email me at Jena@filterbuy.com with your full name, address and order number. Thank you!
They sent me wrong size filters
They sent me wrong size filters, and refused to cover the return shipping fee. Nothing on the website or during checkout process indicates that the filters are actually smaller than the size provided in the product description. So I wasted $30, and can't even return this, as they don't reply.
And then they just stopped replying to my emails.
This is a well deserved 1-star review. Order number 2074927, so you can locate it. Thank you.
7 October 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Anton, At Filterbuy we absolutely offer a free exchange. Under every product we offer there is a product description that shares actual size, we also offer an entire section on how to size your filters as well as info on actual size vs nominal. If we send the product, you ordered, we do not offer free returns or refunds, however we do offer an exchange. We are currently looking into the transcripts of your interaction with customer service to make sure this was discussed. If you would like to exchange those we most certainly still can. Please email me at Jena@filterbuy.com
I've ordered from Filterbuy through…
I've ordered from Filterbuy only through Amazon. so I recommended to my brother. he ordered from their site, big mistake because they shipped the wrong size and wanted us to PAY to return them. what a joke.
5 November 2022
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Customer Service Refuses to Send Correct Size Filters
Received wrong size filters. Customer service rep said to send back and they would credit my account. But they do NOT pay for shipping and it cost me $40 at UPS to send back, As of a month later I still have NOT received a refund or the correct size filters. Customer service reps have gone dark and do NOT respond despite repeated attempts to solve the problem. I have provided all receipts and tracking numbers. Still NO response. Nada!
13 October 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Terry ! I am sorry to see your experience has not been fantastic ! If there is a problem with sizing and it is due to our error we absolutely offer a free exchange within 90 days of purchase ! Unfortunately with limited info , I can not look into your account to see if we had that conversation. I do want to share this article with you from our website as sometimes errors could occur in sizing for other reasons. https://filterbuy.com/resources/measure-air-filter/
We want to make this right if we can ! If you would like to email me your order # and name I can look into this for you . Jena@filterbuy.com We hope you will give us another chance and remain a loyal member of our Filterbuy family !
Called to let them know that their…ads are loud
Called to let them know that their YouTube ads’ volume is annoying. The ads’ message/narration is also too long, repetitive, and brain-numbing. I was cut off during my (very calm) explanation, which just took the cake. While the service makes good budget and convenience sense, they won’t get my business as this is the final straw.
4 November 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Beth, I am sorry you do not enjoy our advertisement. There are a few options here as Youtube does have a volume control button. It seems like you may have stumbled upon a video from our "Unfiltered Series" which is a documentary style portrayal of companies that use Filterbuy exclusively and we love to share their stories! We hate to see you go but for future you can simply choose not to view as well :)
Super Service
I ordered filters Oct 25th, Got an email the same day that they were being shipped. To my surprise they were delivered the next day. Perfect fit for a 5" filter, and to top it off the price was the best I could find on the internet. Thanks Filterbuy
26 October 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Thank you for your review! We are always delighted to see reviews from happy customers! We truly value you and your business and thank you for being a member of the Filterbuy family !
Product still not delivered after 10…
Product still not delivered after 10 days of notice by credit card company you were debited, will give more stars upon delivery.
15 October 2022
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Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Aidan,! I truly apologize for any inconvenience caused by what seems to be either a delay on the manufacturing side or shipping, I would really like to look into this for you but with limited information I am unable to do so. We strive for excellent customer experiences and it saddens me to see you did not have one from the start. If you can kindly confirm you have received your product and are satisfied at Jena@filterbuy.com or if there is anything I can do to assist !
Avoid Filterbuy. Extremely poor customer service
I’m a Veteran and always attempt to order from US companies. When I first ordered from Filterbuy, I had no issues with a year long subscription of replacement filters. The problem came the second year. The filter did not fit properly. It was sent with a label listing my size over another printed size on the filter itself. It did not fit properly and was getting sucked into the AC vent making a whistling sound. I emailed and called Filterbuy to replace and they asked me to take a picture of the filter with a tape measure. I have used filters for 20 years in this house. Imagine not taking my word for a poor quality product. Finally the rep admitted that they do not custom build their filters to size and took another filter in stock and rebuilt down to my size. They would not send me new filters or refund my money, so I cancelled my auto order and will never buy from them again. Poor quality service. I went to Home Depot and purchased a filter and it worked perfectly. Poor quality service. Poor product. Challenge you when you tell them the product did not fit properly. Avoid as company has changed.
1 August 2022
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I am not sure what happened to this company.
I am not sure what happened but what was once a desired filter provider has now turned into a has been with high prices and lousy shipping. I have been waiting almost 2 weeks and no filters. I see they are using Fedex which is another company that has gone down hill.
7 October 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Jim, please accept our sincere apology for the experience you recently had with shipping delays. To be transparent we do utilize Fedex who is experiencing worldwide delays, but that is no excuse for the experience you had! We would like to make this right and regain your trust in our brand! If you would like to reorder in the future we do offer fast shipping on Amazon . You may also contact me at Jena@filterbuy.com if you want to discuss your experience further. Again we apologize for the experience you had especially because you have been a loyal customer prior!
I ordered filters on Sept 24th, 3 weeks later, no refund, no order
I ordered filters on Sept 24th. They made a fexex label the next day. 9 days later, fexex still hadn't received my order. I chatted with a rep. They said my order was, 'Stuck,' in the warehouse. I said to cancel and refund my money. They said they needed 5 business days to refund. It's been 2 weeks. I chatted again this am. One rep closed the chat. The next told me they needed another 2 weeks for a refund and closed the chat. They wanted a month, so I couldn't file with my credit card for the refund. I'm sick of the run around, so I filed for a refund with my credit card.
24 September 2022
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I recently purchased two 20x225x4 inch…
I recently purchased two 20x225x4 inch air filters Merv 13 which cost me about 50 bucks. They are too narrow and too short to properly fit in true 20x25x4 sized slot in the air conditioning system. Air flow goes all around them rendering them useless. I contacted customer service and they said you can return them, but I have to pay the shippng cost which came out to about $19. What a rip off. Why would they make them undersized and advertise them as 20x25x4. Last time I do business with this company. I am going to make sure as many people as I can are informed.
28 September 2022
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Terrible Shipping
I ordered 6 filters on September 4th and they still haven't shipped. They finally printed a shipping label 8 days ago, but they STILL haven't taken the filters to FedEx.
26 September 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from Filterbuy
Hi Matt! I truly apologize for any inconvenience caused by what seems to be either a delay on the manufacturing side or shipping I did look into this for you, and it shows we spoke on 9/26 regarding the delay and the package was delivered October 2nd. We strive for excellent customer experiences, and it saddens me to see you did not have one ! We value your feedback and although not a stellar review for us it will help us better our customer experience going forward . I can be reached at Jena@filterbuy.com should you want to explore this further. We really would love to regain your trust and business , if there is anyway I can help with that I am here !
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