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Is $450 to retrofit a 4-inch filter cabinet with Aprilaire 90 degree rack a fair price?

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I've been debating switching to a 4-inch filter cabinet on my mid-efficiency furnace. I like the idea of more airflow with better filtration and changing filters less often. I'm looking for opinions on whether it's worth it. I need a solution that works with my vertical return ducting, which pipes back into the side of the furnace, requiring a hard 90-degree angle. The space available is about 18.5 inches from the right wall to the side of the furnace and 25 inches from the front of the return to the back wall. The factory cutout for the furnace return filter is 23x14 inches, and I'm unsure if I can use a larger filter than 16x25 inches. The furnace manual allows for side returns unless CFM is over 1800; my fan settings are med/lo, with CFM ranging between 1438-1186. My furnace is 100k BTU, but it's de-rated to maybe 80k BTU due to 5k elevation. I have 7 return ducts and 14 registers.

Quote Details

This quote is for retrofitting a 4-inch filter cabinet into an existing furnace setup. - Filter Cabinet Type: 4-inch - Rack System: Aprilaire 90 degree rack - Compatibility: Designed for mid-efficiency furnace - Filter Size: 16x25 inches - Furnace BTU: 100k BTU - Expected Benefits: Improved airflow, better filtration, less frequent filter changes

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Category

HVAC

Price

$450

Quote Date

February 1, 2026

BTU tonnage

100k BTU

System type

Furnace

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