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Goodman GCVC96 furnace: filter size

Goodman GCVC96 filter sizes: 10 x 20, 14 x 20, 16 x 25 and 20 x 25, as listed in the Goodman source document's filter table. Which size fits depends on your cabinet and return. This page is pending human review, so check the source excerpt below.

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Filter sizes by cabinet / model

Sizes found in the source table
10 x 20
14 x 20
16 x 25
20 x 25

Extracted by script from the linked document. Read the excerpt to see which size applies to which cabinet or return.

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Replacement interval

General guidance (not from this manual): check monthly and replace 1-in. filters every 1–3 months, or follow the filter maker's guidance and your owner's manual.

Before you buy

Pull the old filter and read the size printed on its frame. Nominal sizes are rounded up: a 15.5 x 24.5 in. filter is sold as 16 x 25.

Buy

Match the size or part number printed on your current filter.

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MERV notes

Your furnace manual lists the filter's dimensions, not its MERV rating. Higher-MERV filters restrict more air. Manufacturers such as Carrier recommend keeping the clean-filter pressure drop under 0.2 in. w.c. (ideally under 0.1). Lennox warns that an over-restrictive filter can trip the high limit in winter and freeze the coil in summer. If you want MERV 11–13, a 4-in. media cabinet is the usual route. Ask an HVAC tech to check static pressure. Nominal sizes are rounded: a filter labeled 16 x 25 x 1 actually measures about 15.5 x 24.5 x 0.75.

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Where this data came from

Manufacturer document for Goodman GCVC96
Last checked 2026-10-27. Manufacturers revise documents. If your unit's label disagrees, trust the label.

Excerpt from the source

Minimum Filter Sizes
                                           GCVC96                       GCVC96                     GCVC96                GCVC96                     GCVC96
                                           0403BNB                      0603BNB                    0804CNB              1005CNB                    1205DNB
                                                                                                                            (1) 14 x 20 (bottom) or
Filter Size (in²) (Qty)                          (2) 10 x 20 or (1) 16 x 25 (top return)
                                                                                                                            (1) 20 x 25 (top return)
Note: Other size filters of equal or greater dimensions may be used. Filters may also be centrally located.
4                                                                                        www.goodmanmfg.com                                                                       SS-GCVC96
                                                                                                                                                          Airflow Data
    MODEL/TEMP RISE RANGE                   GCVC960403BNB*               GCVC960603BNB*               GCVC960804CNB*               GCVC961005CNB*         GCVC961205DNB*
          (MID RISE)                           35-65 (50)                   20-50 (35)                   25-55 (40)                   35-65 (50)             35-65 (50)
                                             CFM            RISE           CFM          RISE           CFM           RISE          CFM            RISE    CFM      RISE
Recommended cfm for high heat /
                                              710            50          1400            38           1760            40           1770            50     2150      50
expected temperature rise

FAQ

What size filter does the Goodman GCVC96 use?

Goodman GCVC96 filter sizes: 10 x 20, 14 x 20, 16 x 25 and 20 x 25, as listed in the Goodman source document's filter table. Which size fits depends on your cabinet and return. This page is pending human review, so check the source excerpt below. 10 x 20; 14 x 20; 16 x 25; 20 x 25.

How often should I replace the Goodman GCVC96 filter?

General guidance (not from this manual): check monthly and replace 1-in. filters every 1–3 months, or follow the filter maker's guidance and your owner's manual.

Why doesn't my filter measure exactly 16 x 25?

Filter sizes are nominal (rounded). A filter sold as 16 x 25 x 1 actually measures about 15.5 x 24.5 x 0.75 in. Buy by the nominal size printed on the frame.

Does the Goodman GCVC96 use more than one filter size?

Yes. The source table lists 4 sizes: 10 x 20, 14 x 20, 16 x 25 and 20 x 25. Which one applies depends on your cabinet and return; check the excerpt (pending human review).

Where does this information come from?

Manufacturer document for Goodman GCVC96 (https://cdn.daikincloud.io/PIM/Assets/Documents/SS-GCVC96.pdf), last checked 2026-10-27.