Ownership 101: Essential Things You Should Know How to Do Around the House

Learn the basics of home maintenance with our guide to replacing your air filter. Discover how often to change it, where to find it, and the most important tips for proper installation to keep your home's air clean.

By HP ChatGpt

In this guide, we'll learn how to replace your home's air filter. Regularly changing your air filter helps keep your HVAC system running well and improves air quality. You'll also learn how to check the filter's direction and set reminders for future replacements.

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Ownership 101: Essential things you should know how to do around the house. Replace your air filter every 30 to 90 days. First, ensure your thermostat is turned off.

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Turn your thermostat to the 'off' position.
Step #1: Turn your thermostat to the 'off' position.

Then find your filter.

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Locate the air filter slot on your HVAC system.
Step #2: Locate the air filter slot on your HVAC system.

Mine are both on our HVAC systems, but sometimes they are in a return vent.

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Remove the old air filter from the slot.
Step #3: Remove the old air filter from the slot.

Remove your old filter and check its size.

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Note the dimensions printed on the side of the old filter.
Step #4: Note the dimensions printed on the side of the old filter.

I like to buy in bulk, so I always have the right size available. Here is the most important tip.

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Insert the new filter, ensuring the airflow arrow points towards the furnace.
Step #5: Insert the new filter, ensuring the airflow arrow points towards the furnace.

Check the arrows on the side of the filter. The arrow should always point toward the furnace and away from the return duct that carries the air.

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Ensure the air flow arrow on the filter points towards the furnace and away from the return duct.
Step #6: Ensure the air flow arrow on the filter points towards the furnace and away from the return duct.

If you install it backward, it won't filter out the debris entering your air.

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Set a reminder on your calendar to change the filter again in three months.

Set a reminder on your calendar to repeat this in three months.