Product details
Cabana MERV 5 Air Filters deliver basic pollen and dust defense for renters, minimalists, vacation rentals, and secondary spaces — homes with no pets, no allergy concerns, and no complicated air situations. Electrostatic pleated media captures pollen and household dust down to the largest residential particle range. ASHRAE 52.2 tested and built in America — our MERV 5 media consistently scores above the minimum. Change every 90 days for consistent airflow and HVAC protection. Fits standard 1-inch HVAC return vents. If you have pets, allergies, or kids in school, Dr. Mervin Cay recommends stepping up to Cabana MERV 11.
Cabana Filters
Cabana Filters MERV 5 Air Filter
Captures 2 of 11 airborne threats
ASHRAE 52.2 tested · Made in the USA
- Nominal size
- 16x25x1
- MERV rating
- 5
- Media type
- Pleated
- Change interval
- About every 90 days
About this item
What it captures
Cabana MERV 5 captures the two largest particle categories in residential air — pollen and visible household dust. Meets ASHRAE 52.2 MERV 5 standard with electrostatic-charged media. Our MERV 5 media consistently scores higher than the minimum — we use the highest-quality MERV 5 media available.
- Pollen
- Dust
Who it's for?
Cabana's Air Quality Medical Director, Dr. Mervin Cay, prescribes MERV 5 for renters who don't want to invest in their landlord's HVAC system, minimalists with no pets and no allergy concerns, vacation rentals, vacant properties, and secondary spaces. If you have pets, allergies, kids in school, or live in a wildfire region — Dr. Merv prescribes MERV 11 instead.
How it fits
Slide-in installation with airflow arrows printed on the frame — no tools, no fuss. Fits standard HVAC return vents in the size listed. Designed with minimal cardboard and no plastic wrap to reduce environmental impact.
How long it lasts
MERV 5 captures the largest residential particles at a media density that easily lasts a full three months. Replace every 90 days for consistent airflow. A 6-pack covers your home or rental for 18 months at the lowest sustainable cost per year.
Why Cabana?
When choosing an air filter, the question that matters is whether the media protecting your family is of the highest quality. At Cabana, sometimes you just need the basics. That's why our MERV 5 uses the highest-quality MERV 5 media available — and our ASHRAE 52.2 testing consistently scores it higher than the minimum. "The basics — and that's all." — Dr. Mervin Cay, A.Q.M.D.
What this filter captures
MERV 5 captures 2 of 11 airborne threats.
- Pollen
- Dust
- ASHRAE 52.2 tested
- Ships in a protective multi-pack
- Easy returns
- Made in the USA
MERV 5 — The Basics. Clean, simple, everyday protection.
The honest entry tier: dependable defense against the two most common things floating through a typical room. Right for renters, minimalists, and secondary spaces where you want real airflow and a clean baseline. ASHRAE-tested media.
MERV 8 — Everyday Families. Solid protection for everyday families.
The family default: everything the basics catch, plus the dust mites that live in bedding and upholstery. The right tier for couples and households without pet allergies who want dependable, year-round air. ASHRAE-tested media.
MERV 11 — Master Tier. The air most families should be breathing.
The tier we recommend for most homes: it captures seven of the eleven airborne threats we track, including pet dander, mold spores, and the fine PM2.5 particles tracked on local air-quality reports. Built for families with kids, pets, seasonal allergies, or mold-prone rooms. ASHRAE-tested. The flagship Cabana tier.
MERV 13 — Premium. The best air your family deserves.
Our highest tier: it captures all eleven of the airborne threats we track, including smoke particles, exhaust, bacteria, and the larger respiratory droplet particles that carry viruses. Built for multigenerational homes, wildfire regions, and households where someone is sensitive. ASHRAE-tested. The most protection Cabana makes.
Not sure which MERV is right for your home?
See all four filter tiers side by side and choose the level that matches your air, your home, and the way your family lives.
“The best air your family deserves.”
— Dr. Mervin Cay, A.Q.M.D.
