Okay, so I've been using these Filtrete filters for about 6 months now and here's the real tea ☕

First off - YES they actually work. I have two shedding machines (aka golden retrievers) and these filters catch way more hair/dust than my old cheap ones. The air just *feels* cleaner, especially during allergy season.

The size thing is weird though - they claim 16x25 but measure slightly smaller? My AC unit still fits them fine, but heads up if your system is super precise.

Pro tip from experience: change them every 2 months if you have pets. I tried pushing to 3 months once and... let's just say the filter looked like it grew a fur coat 🐶

Price-wise? Not bad at all compared to what Home Depot charges. The subscribe & save deal is clutch for us forgetful types who only remember we need filters when the AC starts sounding like a dying robot.

Final verdict: Does what it says on the box without breaking the bank. Would definitely buy again (and probably will in about... *checks calendar* ...oh crap I'm due for a change now).