Product Spotlight – Problem Solving Magnetic Return Air Filter Grilles

Our Problem Solving Magnetic Return Air Filter Grilles are the BEST filter grilles in the marketplace.  They have it all, functionality, great air flow, quick and easy to change filters and good looking.  We refer to our products as functional works of art.  This problem solving solution to unattractive industrial filter grilles starts with 3-dimensional classic design details that are captured in 3-D software and manipulated to create a master.  This process enables us to offer these handsome functional works of arts in sizes for all HVAC vent covers in the marketplace.

Importance of Return Air Filter Grilles

Clean, healthy air in your home is very important.  For in depth information on home air filters, particle filtration and filter grilles please read our Post here.

There are two functions for a filter in your HVAC system:

1.  Filters keep the coil in your air handler from getting dirty.  Dirty coils degrade the efficiency of the system.
2.  Filters keep the air clean in your home, which will protect your family’s health.

Filters can either be inserted into the HVAC air handler or behind the large return grilles.  If the large return grilles have a filter behind them, they need to open so the filter can be regularly cleaned.  They are known as “Filter Grilles” because they are return grilles with filters.  Filter Grilles have been used since the late 1990’s and have become increasingly popular every year.  More and more homes are being converted to filter grilles from the older return air grille with the filter located in your HVAC air handler.   Our magnetic filter grilles are another quantum improvement for our 17 years of decorative grille production.  We have eliminated the door as well as the unsightly hinges and latches and replaced them with the new Neodymium Rare Earth Magnets with 10 pounds of magnetic pull each to hold the door in place.  Magnets never break or lose potency.  So no hinges, latches or louvers.  The only thing you see now is the beautiful “Functional Work of Art”, our 3-dimensional grille.

Advantages of Filter Grilles

1.  Filter grilles spread a greater filter area throughout the house.
2. Filter grilles keep the supply ducts clean between the filter grille and the air handler.

If you don’t have filter grilles you should have your supply ducts professionally cleaned every three years or so.  If you haven’t had your supply ducts cleaned yet, take off your supply grilles and have a look, you might be shocked at the accumulation of dirt and dust buildup.  Remember the importance of clean and healthy air in your home is the primary responsibility of the filters in your HVAC system.  So make sure you are using the best quality filters.  Dirty supply ducts, and the cost of cleaning them is the driving force behind the growing popularity of filter grilles.  Refer to our post for details on all types of filters here.

Beaux-Arts Classic Products Magnetic Return Air Filters Grilles replace those ugly white louvered filter grilles.  The standard white louvered filter grilles are a low cost solution to your problem.  However, they are cheaply made in foreign countries and poorly designed.  They are also prone to problems such as broken latches and bent hinges, which makes the door impossible to close.

Many homes have return air filter grilles in their entrance foyer.  When we built our home the return air grille was the first thing that caught my eye when you went up three steps into our Entrance Foyer.  That was the beginning of the design process to create a solution to the unattractive industrial louvered filter grille eyesore.   Prior to our Magnetic Return Air Filter we took the industrial louvered door assembly, removed the louvers, had the assembly recoated, installed our decorative 3-dimensional grille and provided a handsome frame to install over the door assembly frame.  It was a very time consuming process and expensive but it was  a handsome alternative to the industrial door assembly.  Eliminating the door assembly is a huge improvement.  Not only were we able to lower the price but now the only thing you can barely see is the narrow frame of the cradle that holds the filter and our decorative filter grille.

Entrance Foyers with Return Air Filter Grilles

Customer images of their Magnetic Return Air Filter Grilles.  Wish we had “Before” pictures for all of them to show the transformation and impact of simply upgrading a return air filter grille with our Functional Work of Art.

So easy to change your filters now.