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Tempstar / ICP N95ESN furnace: filter size

Our script found these filter sizes in the Tempstar / ICP N95ESN source document's filter table: 14x25x3/4, 16x25x3/4, 20x25x3/4, 24x25x3/4. This page is pending human review, so check the source excerpt on the page to see which size applies to your cabinet and return.

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Filter sizes by cabinet / model

Sizes / part numbers found in the source table
14 x 25 x 3/4
16 x 25 x 3/4
20 x 25 x 3/4
24 x 25 x 3/4

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

Measuring a furnace air filter's edge with a tape measure
Illustration only. Not this manufacturer's part.

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.

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.

Where this data came from

Manufacturer document for Tempstar / ICP N95ESN
Last checked 2026-10-24. Manufacturers revise documents. If your unit's label disagrees, trust the label.

Excerpt from the source

                                                                                             opening in any orientation.
non-combustible platform, blocks, bricks or pad.
                                                                                                     Table 6 – Air Filter Selection and Duct Sizing - In. (mm)
Supply Air Connections
                                                                                                FURNACE                        FILTER SIZE
For a furnace not equipped with a cooling coil, the outlet duct shall be                         CASING                   SIDE            BOTTOM                     FILTER TYPE*
provided with a removable access panel. This opening shall be                                    WIDTH                  RETURN            RETURN
accessible when the furnace is installed and shall be of such a size that                                             16 x 25 x 3/4     14 x 25 x 3/4
                                                                                               14-3/16 (360)                                                             Washable
the heat exchanger can be viewed for possible openings using light                                                  (406 x 635 x 19) (356 x 635 x 19)
assistance or a probe can be inserted for sampling the air stream. The                          17-1/2 (445)
                                                                                                                    (1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 (1) 16 x 25 x 3/4
                                                                                                                                                                         Washable
cover attachment shall prevent leaks.                                                                               (406 x 635 x 19) (406 x 635 x 19)
                                                                                                                    (1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 (1) 20 x 25 x 3/4
Connect supply-air duct to flanges on furnace supply-air outlet. Bend                             21 (533)                                                               Washable
                                                                                                                    (406 x 635 x 19) (508 x 635 x 19)
flange upward to 90° with wide duct pliers. See Fig. 20. The supply-air                                             (1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 (1) 2

FAQ

What size filter does the Tempstar / ICP N95ESN use?

Our script found these filter sizes in the Tempstar / ICP N95ESN source document's filter table: 14x25x3/4, 16x25x3/4, 20x25x3/4, 24x25x3/4. This page is pending human review, so check the source excerpt on the page to see which size applies to your cabinet and return. 14 x 25 x 3/4; 16 x 25 x 3/4; 20 x 25 x 3/4; 24 x 25 x 3/4.

How often should I replace the Tempstar / ICP N95ESN 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.

Where does this information come from?

Manufacturer document for Tempstar / ICP N95ESN (https://www.shareddocs.com/hvac/docs/1011/Public/01/N95ESN-04SI.pdf), last checked 2026-10-24.