AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Replacement Filter, 2-Pack

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Product guide

AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Replacement Filter, 2-Pack

Pack: The AprilAire 516 is a MERV 16 replacement filter for AprilAire whole-house air cleaners Models 1510 and 2516. Its nominal size is 31 x 28 x 4 inches, while the listed product dimensions are 4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th, so use the appliance model and fit requirements when confirming a replacement.

At a glance

Manufacturer describes capture of up to 98% of virus-size airborne particles passing through the filter and up to 99% of airborne allergy and asthma triggers. These are manufacturer claims, not independently verified results.
Self-Seal Technology is intended to reduce air bypass around the filter.
The Interlock Rail System uses a slide-in replacement process and requires no assembly or reinforcement pieces, according to the listing.
The listed nominal size is an industry size designation, not the actual dimensions.

Price

$238.99Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$281.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

MERV 16 filtration is specified for the compatible whole-house air cleaner models 1510 and 2516.
The two-filter pack and slide-in installation suit scheduled replacement without filter assembly.
The listed capture claims cover pollen, dust, mold spores, pet dander and other airborne particles, with the stated performance applying to air passing through the filter.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity
Brand	Aprilaire
Model	516

Filtration and materials
MERV rating	16
Filter material	Synthetic Fiber
Construction	Pleated

Compatibility and installation
Compatible devices	AprilAire Models: 1510, 2516
Mounting type	Slide In
Shape	Rectangular

Dimensions and package
Dimensions listed	4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th
Nominal filter size	31 x 28 x 4 inches
Weight listed	4.5 pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives a nominal size of 31 x 28 x 4 inches but separately lists product dimensions as 4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th. These are different kinds of size information, and buyers should confirm the model and fit before ordering. The listing also describes virus-size particle capture as both up to 98% and up to 96% in different sections, so that claim is inconsistent. Its up-to-99% allergy and asthma trigger claim is presented separately.

What’s in the box

Included

2 × 516 filter media

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Owners of AprilAire whole-house air cleaners Models 1510 or 2516 seeking a MERV 16 replacement filter.
Buyers who prefer a two-filter pack and a slide-in filter system that the listing says needs no assembly.

Less suited to

Owners of AprilAire models other than 1510 or 2516 unless compatibility is confirmed.
Buyers who need a filter with independently verified particle-capture performance.

AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Replacement Filter, 2-Pack · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback describes the filter quality positively, while reports on air quality are mixed. That distinction matters for this product: the listing specifies MERV 16 and claims particle capture through the filter, but those specifications do not guarantee a particular whole-home air-quality outcome.

Positive themes

Customers describe the filter quality positively.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback on air quality is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Which AprilAire models does the 516 fit?

The listing names AprilAire Models 1510 and 2516. Confirm your air cleaner model before ordering.

Is 31 x 28 x 4 inches the actual filter size?

No. The listing calls 31 x 28 x 4 inches the nominal size and separately lists dimensions of 4"L x 29.38"W x 29.07"Th.

What particle-capture performance does the listing claim?

It claims up to 98% capture of virus-size particles in one section and up to 96% in another, plus up to 99% of allergy and asthma triggers. These claims are inconsistent and apply to particles passing through the filter.

How is the filter installed?

The listing describes a slide-in replacement using AprilAire's Interlock Rail System, without assembly or reinforcement pieces.