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    LanMan Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 2, 2010, 07:36 PM
    Is it OK to use an over sized furnace filter
    I bought a house recently. The furnace takes a 16 x 22 filter. Turns out these are nearly impossible to find. Is it OK to use a 16 x 25 filter with 3 inches sticking out? The filter slides in the cold air return at the bottom of the furnace. I don't see where this would cause a problem, but just wanted to make sure.
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    Jan 2, 2010, 07:42 PM
    It will work.
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    Jan 2, 2010, 08:57 PM

    Yep, you'll be just fine.
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    Jan 2, 2010, 09:04 PM

    As long as you are filtering the air going inside the furnace, that's all that matters.
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    Jan 3, 2010, 09:26 AM

    Thanks everyone for the feedback. I figured it was okay but wanted to be sure. Thanks again!
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