Video Transcript

Do you keep in mind the final time your furnace filter was modified? In case you don’t, it’s in all probability time to vary it. In the present day, I’ll present you the right way to discover and exchange your furnace filter. And it solely takes a few minutes.

Your furnace filter is mostly situated inside or proper subsequent to your furnace, however in some houses it might even be put in in return air vents on partitions or ceilings. When you discovered it, rigorously take away the duvet or panel and slide the filter out. If it’s in a wall or ceiling vent, you could have to open or and screw the grille earlier than eradicating the filter. When you take away the outdated filter. Take a look at the sting. You’ll see numbers like 16 by 25 by 1 or 20 by 20 by 4. These are the size of your filter. You should use this to be sure you order the proper filter, or that your substitute matches your system.

Now let’s set up your new filter. Search for the arrow on the facet of the filter. That arrow ought to level towards the furnace within the course of airflow. In case your filter is on the unit, slide it in securely and shut the panel. If it’s situated in a wall or ceiling return, place the filter into the vent grill and safe the duvet. For some filters, you could have to press the magnets into place earlier than sliding it in.

How typically must you exchange your filter? It is determined by the scale of the filter in your system. For smaller one inch filters, they need to get replaced each 1 to three months. For bigger 4 or 5 inch filters, they need to get replaced about each six months. If in case you have pets, allergic reactions, development mud, or a bigger family, you could want to vary your filter extra typically. Setting a reminder in your cellphone or writing it in your calendar may also help you keep in mind when you want to change it subsequent.

Your furnace filter takes only a few minutes and it may possibly lengthen the lifetime of your system. If one thing doesn’t appear proper, we’re right here while you want us.