Still Have Questions About Your Furnace Filter? ![]() ![]() Lastly, make sure to write down the date so you’ll know when you need to change the furnace filter next. Once you’ve found the right furnace filter replacement, install the new filter by sliding it back into place. Check the filter for its size, which should be printed somewhere on the filter, to determine how big of a replacement to purchase. The filter should be located inside the furnace or just inside the air vent. Start by turning your furnace off and removing the filter from the furnace. Not sure how to change your furnace filter? If you have an older furnace, it is unlikely you will need to replace the filter more than once per year as they block fewer particles, meaning less build-up, and less frequent need for replacement. Most manufacturers recommend high-efficiency filters be changed every three months or seasonally. If the filter is visibly dark or covered with debris, simply replace the filter. While a monthly visual check is still recommended for older furnaces, they won’t need to be replaced as often. During this inspection, give the filter a once over for any clogs, discoloration, or debris. Step 1: Regular Visual Inspectionįor energy-efficient furnaces that are built with filters designed to pull smaller electrostatically particles from the air, the most effective maintenance method is to visually inspect your filter each month. Regular maintenance of a furnace filter seldom goes much further than visual inspection and adherence to a timeline. While proper maintenance of a furnace filter is one of the most important ways to ensure the air quality inside your home, it is also – fortunately – one of the easiest. Over time, this guardian can become clogged after holding back the dirt, dust, mold spores, pet dander, bacteria, virus-carrying particles, soot, and other allergens present in the air. This build-up compromises the filter’s ability to protect the air you breathe, and can result in everything from decreased furnace efficiency to increased energy costs. Spam: If you think your submission was unfairly caught in the spam filter, message us right away using the " message the moderators" option below so we can quickly remedy it.For Minnesota residents, the furnace filter is a silent guardian preventing the irritable particles present in the indoor air in which we live from penetrating the indoor air in which we breathe. The mods are forever on-call here instead. There's also the HVAC discord that seems like a pretty chill place to hang out - this is not operated by the r/hvac moderation crew. R/construction (for the lols and the hahas) R/airconditioners (window units, wall shakers and all related equipment) R/kitchensuppression (for commercial range hood/restaurant fire suppression) R/airbalance (for Test, Adjust and Balance professionals) R/refrigeration (commercial refrigeration stuff) ![]() R/ProHVACR (questions about owning or operating a HVAC company) R/askanelectrician (for basic electrical questions) r/HVACAdvice (for Homeowners or others looking for HVAC advice, quote reviews and general questions from outside the trade) Message the mods with picture proof of industry involvement and your username for "Pro Flair"Īds and offers/requests for work are prohibited. This is a subreddit for hvac professionals to discuss tips, tricks and information - including humor, memes and our favorite jobsite supervisors. Any and all questions from outside the trade go in r/hvacadvice. ![]() This is not a question and answer subreddit. We will not manually approve posts that don't fit this criteria. This subreddit's spam filter requires an account older than 24 hours and positive combined karma in order to participate. If you are experiencing issues with your HVAC system PLEASE call a professional.
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