The Dirtiest
Filter Contest
Have you checked your air filter in the last 90 days? If you're not sure — or afraid to look — you might already be a contender.
Submit Your EntryCampaign runs March 15 – March 31, 2026
Filter Health 101
Why Dirty Filters Matter
Air filters don't just "catch dust." When they're overloaded, they quietly degrade your system and the air in your space. Most manufacturers recommend checking every 30–90 days — yet a lot of systems go far longer, especially ductless mini-splits, HEPA units, and commercial setups that "seem fine."
Restricted Airflow
Overloaded filters strain equipment and choke circulation.
Lost Efficiency
Your heating and cooling system works harder for less output.
Re-Circulated Debris
A clogged filter pushes what it can't hold back into your space.
Shorter System Life
Neglected filters accelerate wear on the entire unit.
Air Quality Drift
The decline is gradual — and easy to miss until it isn't.
The Campaign
What Is the Dirtiest Filter Contest?
We're inviting homeowners, businesses, facility managers, and contractors to submit photos or videos of their dirty air filters for a chance to win prizes — and possibly be featured in our 2026 promotional content. Every system type qualifies. No judgment on how long it's been. If it's overdue, it's eligible.
Eligible System Types
- Residential HVAC systems
- Ductless mini-splits
- Portable HEPA air purifiers
- Commercial & industrial filtration
- Specialty systems & units
What to Submit
- 1–3 photos or a short video
- "Before & After" shots (optional but encouraged)
- System type + approximate time since last check
- Remove personal info from the shot
Entry Instructions
How to Enter
Four steps. Takes less time than it did to clog the filter.
Check your filter
Go look. If it hasn't been inspected in the last 90 days, you're already eligible.
Take a photo or short video
Capture the evidence. Before-and-after shots earn bonus consideration.
Submit your entry
Email it directly or tag us on Facebook — both options are below. Include your system type and roughly how long it's been since the last check.
Share with someone who needs to check theirs
Know a coworker managing a facility? A neighbor who's always cold? Sharing the contest may unlock bonus entries.
Two Ways to Enter
Submit Your Entry
Pick whichever works for you — both count equally.
Email Your Photos
Send 1–3 photos or a short video, your system type, and roughly how long since the last filter check.
Email Your EntryDirtyFilter@HEPAFilterSales.com
Post on Facebook
Share your photo or video publicly and tag @HEPAFilterSalesUSA in your post.
Visit Our Page@HEPAFilterSalesUSA
Winners & Prizes
Up to 5 Winners Selected
We'll hand-pick up to 5 winners from all submissions received by March 31st. No rigid categories, no algorithm — just the most memorable, most shocking, most impressive filters we see. Winners are contacted directly after the contest closes.
Prizes may include
Amazon Gift Cards
Spend it on whatever you want — not just filters.
Free Filter Bundles
Replacement filters matched to your system, on us.
Store Credit
Applied toward any order at HEPAFilterSales.com.
Exclusive Discounts
Reserved offers for contest participants only.
Bragging rights are free with every submission.
Spread the Word
Share It With Your Network
Know someone who hasn't checked their filters in years? A coworker managing multiple systems? A neighbor who's always uncomfortable at home? Their "gross" filter might save them money — and win them something in the process.
Our Purpose
Why We're Doing This
We sell filters — but more importantly, we help people understand their systems.
This contest raises real awareness around routine filter maintenance — not through stock photos or technical jargon, but through actual evidence submitted by the people living and working in these spaces.
Most systems are more neglected than their owners realize. Seeing that played out by other real people normalizes the conversation and removes the stigma of "I should have done this sooner."
Clean air doesn't start with buying a filter. It starts with checking the one you already have.
Ready to Check Yours?
If your filter hasn't been checked in the last 90 days, now's the time. Enter the contest and find out what you've been living with.
Enter the ContestContest closes March 31, 2026 · HEPAFilterSales.com
While You're Here
Now Go Order the Replacements.
You already know your filter is overdue — that's why you're here. Find what fits your system below and take care of it before you forget again.
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Not sure what fits your unit? Read our mini split filter guide →
Commercial & Whole-Home Systems
Commercial HEPA Filters
For facilities, contractors, and high-demand environments.
Whole Home Air Cleaners
Replacement filters for whole-home filtration systems.
Managing multiple systems or need volume pricing? See our wholesale program →
By submitting photos or videos, participants grant permission for content to be used in future marketing materials by HEPAFilterSales.com. Please avoid including personal or identifying details in your submission. No identifying information will be shared without prior consent. Prizes subject to availability. Open to U.S. participants. Campaign period: March 15–31, 2026.