AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Replacement Filter

The AprilAire 516 is a MERV 16 replacement filter for compatible AprilAire whole-house air cleaners. Its listed fit is for models 1510 and 2516, and its nominal size is 31 x 28 x 4 inches. The manufacturer describes a slide-in installation and claims capture of airborne particles as air passes through the filter.

At a glance

The manufacturer states the filter uses an interlock rail system and requires no assembly.
Self-seal technology is described as reducing air bypass around the filter.
Manufacturer filtration claims apply to particles passing through the filter in the air-cleaning system.

Price

$121.98Save 19%

Reference price: ~~$149.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed MERV 16 rating and compatible AprilAire models make it straightforward to assess whether this is the intended replacement.
Slide-in installation is described without requiring assembly or added cardboard or metal reinforcement.
One filter media is listed in the package contents.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	Aprilaire
Model	516

Filtration and construction
MERV rating	16
Material	Synthetic Fiber
Construction	Pleated
Shape	Rectangular

Compatibility and installation
Compatible devices	AprilAire Models: 1510, 2516
Mounting type	Slide In
Nominal filter size	31 x 28 x 4 inches

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th
Weight listed	4.5 pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing contains inconsistent size descriptions: the title gives 31x28x4, the stated nominal size is 31 x 28 x 4 inches, and listed dimensions are 4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th. Confirm your unit and the actual filter fit before ordering. The listing also gives differing virus-size particle capture claims, 98% in one feature and 96% in the description, so neither should be treated as an independently confirmed result. Claims refer to air passing through the filter.

What’s in the box

Included

1 × 516 filter media

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Owners of AprilAire 1510 or 2516 air cleaners seeking a listed MERV 16 replacement.
Buyers who want a slide-in filter media without assembly.

Less suited to

Owners of other air cleaner models unless compatibility is confirmed.
Buyers who need an independently verified particle-capture result or exact dimensions established beyond the listing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback describes the filter quality positively, while feedback about air quality is mixed. This offers a qualified view of reported experience, not proof of filtration outcomes. The listing's MERV 16 rating and particle-capture statements are manufacturer claims, and buyers should match the filter to their system and consider that the air-quality reports are not uniformly positive.