Thank you! As an experiment, I waited to see if any of the men in my house would notice the change filter light. I waited a week, and they did NOT notice. So, I decided to learn on my own. Thank you for making it very easy! 😊
Thank you very much for taking your time in sharing your knowledge. It help me do a DIY filter change successfully. Kind people like you makes the world a better place. God bless you!
Thank you so much for the information and instructions on how and when to change a furnace filter.I was smelling an odor when i turn the heater on, i knew something wasn't right, I'm going to get it checked and changed.Thanks so much.
I am very happy that my video helped you with the furnace filter project. It is very important to change that filter at least a couple of times a year. I am very happy to be of assistance Mariah.
Had no idea furnace had a filter and certain it's never been replaced! Thanks ever so much for great info on replacing the filter. Today just replaced old 10 seer AC with new Trance 14 seer and forgot to ask them about heater filter since I didn't replace the furnace unit itself. Thanks again!!
+Kricket Girl I really like that my video help to you. It makes it all worthwhile when I hear that MyVideo help someone figure out their furnace filter and save them from the expensive repairs that can happen if the filter is not changed regularly. Thank you for taking the time to write a positive comment and thank you for watching Frosty life
Hey frosty, guess what? I just found your video on RUclips on how to change the air filter correctly and have it pointing in the proper direction. I am subscribed to your other channel because I love animals. Noticed the big container of Tidy Cat litter! I have those too. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you - just bought a house and couldn't figure out how to change the filter. I looked and looked before I found where it was supposed to be. Turns out the renovators never put a filter in so it's been running for months with no filter and dogs in the house. I have an idea of why my bills are so high now.... I really like the tip for making the banging noises : )
We recommend a furnace inspection which would be a very good investment to get your furnace cleaned up and running back like it should be. The company that I hire also does a very good job cleaning it up inside so as to make it run efficiently and removes any fire hazard or problems from not having a filter. Our lake home had the same terrible situation that you did, no filter, and it was actually in need of the tune up as a result and almost failed to work that winter when we purchased it. I am very happy to hear my video helped you with your furnace.
To re dig a whole new draonfeold I mean lol not just to used it xd so don't worry take care of it pump the tank when the capacity is taken up by one or two thirds of "sludge" and scum now just a sec year student in north american secondary school but the real pros call em soemtiem "floaters and sinkers" lol sorry this is gross but very expensive and hair pulling jwren not working right as you may imagine...don't worry about "little poppies floating up in my yard like play dough" "coming up from out of the yard" That is not how it works it uses a pump if this is not a gravity system the most inexpensive system I presume as well obviously its not ognan need hopefully an electrical per!MIT etc for a pump or pumps,alarms etc but the alarms are lovely by she rhombus controls by letting one know Jane there is a situatipn" where the tanks three quarters full so to give emergency time to turn off the water and either let it "rest" in other words use no water anywhere in the hpusre,no dishes,laundry,baths,etc for at LEAST three days tbh just for on the safe side otherwise you will risk having a backup/septic system overflow/breakout....eotheri n the house at lowest point or points of drains possible or if lucky in the event of these happening hopefully it don't tho but if does then outside the hosueo n yard at LEAST is better...hey IRS a start whereas mold etc could grow in house
Thank you for sharing this with us. I didn't even know that this was maintenance that I needed to do. But, I am glad you showed me where I can start doing this.
Yes, I learned the hard way and had furnace problems when the filter was all clogged, and caused condensed water to leak into the carpet and ruin the woodwork along the door frame. The furnace filter is crucial to having a healthy furnace and air conditioner. Thank you for watching.
Frosty, Yes, videos like yours help people (like me & my family) be able to stay in the Middle Class (I hope that we are still in it) be able to save & protect our money a little here and there, which makes us more able to give a "slightly" higher standard of food and/or upgraded cable for the kids. Again, thank you.
Glad I watched this video. It made me double check my filter orientation. I had the airflow direction wrong. I ran it this way for 2 weeks. Hope I didn’t cause any long term damage. Thanks for the video
I think it should be ok. I purchased a cabin that did not have any filter on the furnace at all. Who knows how long it was without but it ran fine. Over time the fan motor could wear out or become unbalanced, and the inside ducting of the inner furnace will get all contaminated. The filter is important, but there is room for error. I am glad my video helped you out.
I go to houses where people have been putting it in backwards for years and there's no problems. To be honest, after seeing thousands of filters I don't think it affects the airflow much. Many filter have a net on one side and not the other. The netted side goes toward the furnace or blower motor. That way if someone does not replace the filter for a long time, the net will prevent it from being sucked into the blower wheel. (I have seen them sucked in before, takes forever to pry them out of there)
nice video, I would also recommend that you write the date on your new filter so that you can see it and go oh that was 3 months ago time to change it :) also you can put it on your calendar on your phone to remind you :)
That's the daddy mac of all filters you got there. Wow the air in your must be top rated! Thanks for not going to the store to buy a new filter and keeping us waiting for you. I found that funny hat you said that!
Thanks for the video! It was funny when you said: by making more noise, your work sounds more important ;)) My story: I took the old filter out and it looked very nasty after 1 year, then I went to buy the new one at the gorcery store and they did not have the right size. I got one a bit smaller for tonight and hopefully I find the right size tomorrow. I learned to but the filter first then put the old one to garbage.
hahaha, I forgot I said that. I love when I can humor someone when doing chores. Yes, make sure you get the correct size because a filter that is too small can leak around the edges, or even get sucked into the intake. I have the same problem at the lake so I have to purchase filter material and cut it do size and place it on a simple wire frame to keep it in place. Thank you for taking the time to write a positive comment.
You've got the most common sense of anyone. So what do you think about in Texas where the furnace is in the attic and the filter is in a central return grate with an unsealed plenum?
THANK YOU!!! I was actually kind of freaking about changing the filter, but you really made it easy to understand and I really appreciate it! One question though, I have a dual unit and I only saw a place to change the filter on furnace ONE, is that correct??
Yes, the furnace runs the air conditioner air circulation fan, so if I understand your question right hopefully that is the only air filter for your system.
If the new filter does not help get the airflow to increase, then have your landlord get the fan motor checked. If it does not move air adequately then the furnace will not work very well at all, and the airconditioner will freeze up in the summer.
@@FROSTYLIFE Great video! I have a Carrier 58STA model, and I am going to attempt to replace the filter that hasn't been rep[laced in 13 years I believe! I hope that fixes the problem. The ac air is not being circulated to all the rooms and the house does not cool. I'll see how dirty that filter is.
We change ours quarterly. We are in a high wind area and with four pets we have a lot of dander. At the very least do it once a year, but we change ours four times a year.
How do you find the CORRECT size furnace filter? If you think the wrong size filter might have been used (Too much of a gap above the top of the filter) or if there was NO filter)
I love enabling people to easily figure out things so that they have the ability to do things like change the furnace filter. It makes me happy to be helpful in some way for other people. Thanks for watching Frosty Life.
what would be causing a rust pattern in the middle of an air filter? The last one I changed was just dusty, today the one I pulled had a huge, long rust stain in the middle. Does this have to do with moving from AC to heat? Bad pump? Thanks!
That is very strange. There must have been some condensation of water inside the vent, and touched some metal and dripped onto the filter. As long as the filter is dry, I would not worry. It is highly advisable to have a furnace inspection once in a while. They recommend every year or two, but even once in five years is better than nothing. You might want to consider a furnace inspection if that happens again. They can make adjustments and clean it to save you some money.
Thanks for the video,, I know for a fact that my furnace takes 2 different sizes, When I just took the larger one out to replace, the 2nd one wasnt in there!!!!!!! I do remember my son replacing these a while ago, now I DONT KNOW WHERE TO PUT THE 2ND ONE
+Christiann Erkel thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment. There are so many furnaces out there that do not have a filter installed correctly or has not been changed for a very long time. The furnace is the most expensive item in the house and hopefully my video helps more people realize that they need to change their furnace filter quarterly every year
This filter goes in like baking something in the oven not sideways. The arrow points down. Is that how you put it in the furnace with the arrow pointing down.
I need a replacement metal furnace filter cover. The previous homeowners of the house I bought left it sitting out to get wet and is rusted... and gross. Tried googling where to find replacement parts for that but I am coming up empty. Help!
It’s still short cycling about every 15 seconds. I changed the filter without knowing to turn off the air conditioner. Is it possible dust got in there and that’s why it’s still short cycling?
Thank you for your video! So you can use a 1 inch or a 5 inch filter? Just makes a difference of how often you want to replace it? Mine has a slot and a 1 inch fits in there. I am going to check to see if I have the cover that comes off. So many filters confusing on what ones are the best. We have a Goodman heat pump with gas back up. Filter seems to be 16x22x1 or maybe a 5.
If you don't have an owners manual, check the model number of your furnace and do an on line search to see what air filter you should use. After years of doing daycare I learned that cleaning an air filter and having frequent furnace cleanings helps to keep the air quality clean. :)
The a/c technician came out to fix our a/c and he removed the filter from the unit which is in our attic. When we got the new filter, we didn't know which way the air was flowing since the old filter was gone. There is a huge tube (about 2' in height) covered with plastic and (I'm assuming) insulation to the left of the air filter cartridge leading away from the unit. To the right of the air filter cartridge is some sort of machinery. Looks like a tank of some sort. We are assuming the air is flowing out through the tube and not toward the machinery. Does that sound right? You said that the air flows toward the furnace. If that tank-looking machinery is the furnace, then our filter is in backwards. We can't tell which way the air is flowing just by feel. What do you think?
The filter slot is almost always installed on the "return air" side of the furnace. If you take a piece of paper and hold it in the filter slot you will see it start to pull to one side. At first it just seems to pull straight in, but if you cover up some of the filter slot opening the paper will pull to one side. Point your filter arrow that same direction. Good luck, and don't let go of the paper! :)
All furnaces "should" have a filter, somewhere in the system. Perhaps it might be in the air ducting further from the furnace, but only your owners manual can tell you that. It is possible that a home might have a furnace installed without a filter, even though all furnaces are supposed to have one, but some people might be dumb enough not to install one in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. I purchased a lake home that the owner neglected to have contractors finish the filter housing, and set a filter on the intake carelessly, and so much dirt, hair and dust entered the furnace that the fan blades had serious problems after 12 years.
Thanks for your response. My furnace is in my attic. Hard to get to. I did pull the cover off today for the first time in 16 years. No filter directly connected to this unit. Looked relatively clean inside. The instruction are nailed 5 feet above the unit and unreachable without major effort. Really odd.
Look for any intake filters, such as in the ceiling or walls. All ducting leads to the furnace, so there must be some part of the ducting that has a filter. I have seen them in the ceiling.
Thanks Frosty, I DO have two filters connected remotely as I had mentioned earlier but NONE directly connected to the unit. That was my concern. I use reusable filters.
Probably not if you have hvac and furnace as one unit they both share the same central air. So, replacing your central air filter will suffice since it connects to the furnace air as well.
my gas furnace is 10 years old the brand is bryant. I went up to attic to look at it but can't find where to replace the filter. does it not have filter? or it's somewhere in there? the furnace is side ways and I haven't change filter in 2 years. but always changed the filters on 1st and 2nd floor.
there has to be a filter. Follow where the fresh air return ducting runs to the furnace. Sometimes it is installed in the ceiling where the air is drawn toward the furnace.
yeah there are filters at the ceiling on each floor, I always change those. but is there filter in the furnace too? is it either or maybe both. I took couple pics of my furnace can you see where to install the filter? or maybe the filter is from the ceiling of each floor? imgur.com/fgAZMRq imgur.com/4RzMlRt thanks for the help
If you only have one heating system and there are two filter slots in the home then there is probably not another filter anywhere in the attic. Sometimes filters can be installed INSIDE the blower compartment of the actual furnace itself, but rarely when the unit is in a hard to reach place like an attic, and especially if you already have accessible filters in the home. If you are unsure you may want to schedule a one-time $60 tune-up with a reputable hvac company to double check. Could be well worth it.
Oh, yes, the problem with newer appliances now is that they have some technology to make them work. If the technology fails, then the furnace will malfunction. The more complicated our appliances get, the more expensive they are to fix.
Can a dirty filter inside the furnace cause ac unit to rumble and sound like it wants to blow up? Just rented a place and we turned on the unit and it started rumbling something bad,the outside unit sounded normal,nothing was stuck in it,came back inside and the indoor was rumbling..Checked the filter and its very dirty
I recommend that you have the owner get a furnace inspector over there to check it out. Most cities have laws where the furnace of rental properties be inspected every year or two. The rumble just might be a dirty or damaged circulation fan.
Any filter that is located in the air intake for your air-conditioning system should be changed regularly. If it is where the air enters the system to be cooled then yes, that is the correct filter to change.
I just now checked the air filter in my mom's house and I seen that she has been running the wrong size 16x20x1 was in it but I measured the opening and bought a 16x25x1 and now it covers the opening from end to end, should I blow out the fan with air? wrong size filter has been used for at least 10 yrs, word to the wise don't assume the right size filter is in your unit already...
I know where the furnace filter is and I change it regularly. I was wondering if the air conditioning uses the same filter as the furnace or does the AC have a dedicated filter located somewhere else?
Thank you! As an experiment, I waited to see if any of the men in my house would notice the change filter light. I waited a week, and they did NOT notice. So, I decided to learn on my own. Thank you for making it very easy! 😊
Thank you very much for taking your time in sharing your knowledge. It help me do a DIY filter change successfully. Kind people like you makes the world a better place. God bless you!
I sent this to my daughter. Your clear instructions will help tremendously.
Thank you so much for the information and instructions on how and when to change a furnace filter.I was smelling an odor when i turn the heater on, i knew something wasn't right, I'm going to get it checked and changed.Thanks so much.
You're like the handy husband I never had!! Much thanks!!!
I am very happy that my video helped you with the furnace filter project. It is very important to change that filter at least a couple of times a year. I am very happy to be of assistance Mariah.
This is the best DIY video I've ever watched.
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Had no idea furnace had a filter and certain it's never been replaced! Thanks ever so much for great info on replacing the filter. Today just replaced old 10 seer AC with new Trance 14 seer and forgot to ask them about heater filter since I didn't replace the furnace unit itself. Thanks again!!
+Kricket Girl I really like that my video help to you. It makes it all worthwhile when I hear that MyVideo help someone figure out their furnace filter and save them from the expensive repairs that can happen if the filter is not changed regularly. Thank you for taking the time to write a positive comment and thank you for watching Frosty life
Hey frosty, guess what? I just found your video on RUclips on how to change the air filter correctly and have it pointing in the proper direction. I am subscribed to your other channel because I love animals. Noticed the big container of Tidy Cat litter! I have those too. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you - just bought a house and couldn't figure out how to change the filter. I looked and looked before I found where it was supposed to be. Turns out the renovators never put a filter in so it's been running for months with no filter and dogs in the house. I have an idea of why my bills are so high now....
I really like the tip for making the banging noises : )
We recommend a furnace inspection which would be a very good investment to get your furnace cleaned up and running back like it should be. The company that I hire also does a very good job cleaning it up inside so as to make it run efficiently and removes any fire hazard or problems from not having a filter. Our lake home had the same terrible situation that you did, no filter, and it was actually in need of the tune up as a result and almost failed to work that winter when we purchased it. I am very happy to hear my video helped you with your furnace.
oh wow, ok - thanks so much for the tip. I will look into this before I end up with a serious problem!
Laura Hilbert this and also the septic system especially the pumps and the drainfeild about easily 30 thousand us dollars
To re dig a whole new draonfeold I mean lol not just to used it xd so don't worry take care of it pump the tank when the capacity is taken up by one or two thirds of "sludge" and scum now just a sec year student in north american secondary school but the real pros call em soemtiem "floaters and sinkers" lol sorry this is gross but very expensive and hair pulling jwren not working right as you may imagine...don't worry about "little poppies floating up in my yard like play dough" "coming up from out of the yard"
That is not how it works it uses a pump if this is not a gravity system the most inexpensive system I presume as well obviously its not ognan need hopefully an electrical per!MIT etc for a pump or pumps,alarms etc but the alarms are lovely by she rhombus controls by letting one know Jane there is a situatipn" where the tanks three quarters full so to give emergency time to turn off the water and either let it "rest" in other words use no water anywhere in the hpusre,no dishes,laundry,baths,etc for at LEAST three days tbh just for on the safe side otherwise you will risk having a backup/septic system overflow/breakout....eotheri n the house at lowest point or points of drains possible or if lucky in the event of these happening hopefully it don't tho but if does then outside the hosueo n yard at LEAST is better...hey IRS a start whereas mold etc could grow in house
Thank you for sharing this with us. I didn't even know that this was maintenance that I needed to do. But, I am glad you showed me where I can start doing this.
Yes, I learned the hard way and had furnace problems when the filter was all clogged, and caused condensed water to leak into the carpet and ruin the woodwork along the door frame. The furnace filter is crucial to having a healthy furnace and air conditioner. Thank you for watching.
Frosty,
Yes, videos like yours help people (like me & my family) be able to stay in the Middle Class (I hope that we are still in it) be able to save & protect our money a little here and there, which makes us more able to give a "slightly" higher standard of food and/or upgraded cable for the kids. Again, thank you.
Thank you this vid was very helpful and informative
Glad I watched this video. It made me double check my filter orientation. I had the airflow direction wrong. I ran it this way for 2 weeks. Hope I didn’t cause any long term damage. Thanks for the video
I think it should be ok. I purchased a cabin that did not have any filter on the furnace at all. Who knows how long it was without but it ran fine. Over time the fan motor could wear out or become unbalanced, and the inside ducting of the inner furnace will get all contaminated. The filter is important, but there is room for error. I am glad my video helped you out.
I go to houses where people have been putting it in backwards for years and there's no problems. To be honest, after seeing thousands of filters I don't think it affects the airflow much. Many filter have a net on one side and not the other. The netted side goes toward the furnace or blower motor. That way if someone does not replace the filter for a long time, the net will prevent it from being sucked into the blower wheel. (I have seen them sucked in before, takes forever to pry them out of there)
Thanks for an easy to follow video much appreciated!
I am very happy that this video about changing the filter helped you.
Thanks for your informative video. It explained the airflow in the furnace which I needed to know for proper placement of my furnace filter.
Yes, most furnaces have no manual or signs on the furnace to help people figure out how to properly place a filter in the air-conditioner or furnace
nice video, I would also recommend that you write the date on your new filter so that you can see it and go oh that was 3 months ago time to change it :) also you can put it on your calendar on your phone to remind you :)
That is a fantastic idea. My Nest Thermostat gives me a reminder too...and so does my Google calendar.
That's the daddy mac of all filters you got there. Wow the air in your must be top rated! Thanks for not going to the store to buy a new filter and keeping us waiting for you. I found that funny hat you said that!
I could have been nice and brought you all along to the store.
Thank you I forgot the air flow right after taking the old one so I got to your video and the tip to write it down was good
Good information! I have a Lenox System, and I always got the arrows mixed up! 😃 Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Thanks for the video! It was funny when you said: by making more noise, your work sounds more important ;))
My story: I took the old filter out and it looked very nasty after 1 year, then I went to buy the new one at the gorcery store and they did not have the right size. I got one a bit smaller for tonight and hopefully I find the right size tomorrow.
I learned to but the filter first then put the old one to garbage.
hahaha, I forgot I said that. I love when I can humor someone when doing chores. Yes, make sure you get the correct size because a filter that is too small can leak around the edges, or even get sucked into the intake. I have the same problem at the lake so I have to purchase filter material and cut it do size and place it on a simple wire frame to keep it in place. Thank you for taking the time to write a positive comment.
I only have a filter on the inside of my house where it pulls air from. But on the unit I don't see anywhere there could be a filter??
You rock, Frosty!
You've got the most common sense of anyone. So what do you think about in Texas where the furnace is in the attic and the filter is in a central return grate with an unsealed plenum?
Huge help, thank you sir!
I love creating videos that help people. Thank you for the positive encouragement.
THANK YOU!!! I was actually kind of freaking about changing the filter, but you really made it easy to understand and I really appreciate it! One question though, I have a dual unit and I only saw a place to change the filter on furnace ONE, is that correct??
Yes, the furnace runs the air conditioner air circulation fan, so if I understand your question right hopefully that is the only air filter for your system.
thank you for this we just rented a house and haven't had cold enough air come out. I'll try changing the filter and see what happens
If the new filter does not help get the airflow to increase, then have your landlord get the fan motor checked. If it does not move air adequately then the furnace will not work very well at all, and the airconditioner will freeze up in the summer.
@@FROSTYLIFE Great video! I have a Carrier 58STA model, and I am going to attempt to replace the filter that hasn't been rep[laced in 13 years I believe! I hope that fixes the problem. The ac air is not being circulated to all the rooms and the house does not cool. I'll see how dirty that filter is.
How often should I change the filter? thank you for sharing
We change ours quarterly. We are in a high wind area and with four pets we have a lot of dander. At the very least do it once a year, but we change ours four times a year.
frostygal143 thanks
Thank you
How do you find the CORRECT size furnace filter? If you think the wrong size filter might have been used (Too much of a gap above the top of the filter) or if there was NO filter)
I can do this now...thank you!
I love enabling people to easily figure out things so that they have the ability to do things like change the furnace filter. It makes me happy to be helpful in some way for other people. Thanks for watching Frosty Life.
what would be causing a rust pattern in the middle of an air filter? The last one I changed was just dusty, today the one I pulled had a huge, long rust stain in the middle. Does this have to do with moving from AC to heat? Bad pump? Thanks!
That is very strange. There must have been some condensation of water inside the vent, and touched some metal and dripped onto the filter. As long as the filter is dry, I would not worry. It is highly advisable to have a furnace inspection once in a while. They recommend every year or two, but even once in five years is better than nothing. You might want to consider a furnace inspection if that happens again. They can make adjustments and clean it to save you some money.
Thanks for the video,, I know for a fact that my furnace takes 2 different sizes, When I just took the larger one out to replace, the 2nd one wasnt in there!!!!!!! I do remember my son replacing these a while ago, now I DONT KNOW WHERE TO PUT THE 2ND ONE
Sorry didnt mean to use caps, wasn't yelling on the outside!
+Christiann Erkel thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment. There are so many furnaces out there that do not have a filter installed correctly or has not been changed for a very long time. The furnace is the most expensive item in the house and hopefully my video helps more people realize that they need to change their furnace filter quarterly every year
This filter goes in like baking something in the oven not sideways. The arrow points down. Is that how you put it in the furnace with the arrow pointing down.
I own a duplex, and each side has its own heating AC units... I'm not seeing filters anywhere, my furnace is a brand called Comfortmaker by the way.
I need a replacement metal furnace filter cover. The previous homeowners of the house I bought left it sitting out to get wet and is rusted... and gross. Tried googling where to find replacement parts for that but I am coming up empty. Help!
Bought a new house. Air filter is crammed into the duct. How can i get to it? Theres alos some toys in duct as well.
I just wanted to know which way to put the filter
Mine is way older and the door has issues closing and is preventing from turning on.
Thank you i believe i did it right
Thanks!!
It’s still short cycling about every 15 seconds. I changed the filter without knowing to turn off the air conditioner. Is it possible dust got in there and that’s why it’s still short cycling?
Thank you for your video! So you can use a 1 inch or a 5 inch filter? Just makes a difference of how often you want to replace it? Mine has a slot and a 1 inch fits in there. I am going to check to see if I have the cover that comes off. So many filters confusing on what ones are the best. We have a Goodman heat pump with gas back up. Filter seems to be 16x22x1 or maybe a 5.
If you don't have an owners manual, check the model number of your furnace and do an on line search to see what air filter you should use. After years of doing daycare I learned that cleaning an air filter and having frequent furnace cleanings helps to keep the air quality clean. :)
The a/c technician came out to fix our a/c and he removed the filter from the unit which is in our attic. When we got the new filter, we didn't know which way the air was flowing since the old filter was gone. There is a huge tube (about 2' in height) covered with plastic and (I'm assuming) insulation to the left of the air filter cartridge leading away from the unit. To the right of the air filter cartridge is some sort of machinery. Looks like a tank of some sort. We are assuming the air is flowing out through the tube and not toward the machinery. Does that sound right? You said that the air flows toward the furnace. If that tank-looking machinery is the furnace, then our filter is in backwards. We can't tell which way the air is flowing just by feel. What do you think?
The filter slot is almost always installed on the "return air" side of the furnace. If you take a piece of paper and hold it in the filter slot you will see it start to pull to one side. At first it just seems to pull straight in, but if you cover up some of the filter slot opening the paper will pull to one side. Point your filter arrow that same direction. Good luck, and don't let go of the paper! :)
great.. thanks
My problem is it appears my filter was put in facing the wrong direction by someone else, but how the heck do I tell????
Do all gas furnaces have a filter (directly) attached to the furnace? I don't see one. I have two remote reusable remote filters only.
All furnaces "should" have a filter, somewhere in the system. Perhaps it might be in the air ducting further from the furnace, but only your owners manual can tell you that. It is possible that a home might have a furnace installed without a filter, even though all furnaces are supposed to have one, but some people might be dumb enough not to install one in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. I purchased a lake home that the owner neglected to have contractors finish the filter housing, and set a filter on the intake carelessly, and so much dirt, hair and dust entered the furnace that the fan blades had serious problems after 12 years.
Thanks for your response. My furnace is in my attic. Hard to get to. I did pull the cover off today for the first time in 16 years. No filter directly connected to this unit. Looked relatively clean inside. The instruction are nailed 5 feet above the unit and unreachable without major effort. Really odd.
Look for any intake filters, such as in the ceiling or walls. All ducting leads to the furnace, so there must be some part of the ducting that has a filter. I have seen them in the ceiling.
Thanks Frosty, I DO have two filters connected remotely as I had mentioned earlier but NONE directly connected to the unit. That was my concern. I use reusable filters.
I could not get my furnace filter out because drain line is blocking it. Installation failure.
The HVAC guy told me to replace my filter every month.
So, there's 2 furnace filters?
does anyone know why my panel over the filter might be taped shut?
Question: do I need a filter in front of my AC panel and in front of my furnace? I live in a condo
Probably not if you have hvac and furnace as one unit they both share the same central air. So, replacing your central air filter will suffice since it connects to the furnace air as well.
should the filters be ribbed or flat, my landlord puts the flat ones in
I think either one works, but ribbed allows more airflow to make the system more efficient.
10-minute video on changing a furnace filter.?
very observant of you
my gas furnace is 10 years old the brand is bryant. I went up to attic to look at it but can't find where to replace the filter. does it not have filter? or it's somewhere in there? the furnace is side ways and I haven't change filter in 2 years. but always changed the filters on 1st and 2nd floor.
there has to be a filter. Follow where the fresh air return ducting runs to the furnace. Sometimes it is installed in the ceiling where the air is drawn toward the furnace.
yeah there are filters at the ceiling on each floor, I always change those. but is there filter in the furnace too? is it either or maybe both. I took couple pics of my furnace can you see where to install the filter? or maybe the filter is from the ceiling of each floor? imgur.com/fgAZMRq imgur.com/4RzMlRt thanks for the help
If you only have one heating system and there are two filter slots in the home then there is probably not another filter anywhere in the attic. Sometimes filters can be installed INSIDE the blower compartment of the actual furnace itself, but rarely when the unit is in a hard to reach place like an attic, and especially if you already have accessible filters in the home.
If you are unsure you may want to schedule a one-time $60 tune-up with a
reputable hvac company to double check. Could be well worth it.
Why is my furnace blowing heat on a cold air setting? A technician said it could be the mother board but I’m not sure if that.
Oh, yes, the problem with newer appliances now is that they have some technology to make them work. If the technology fails, then the furnace will malfunction. The more complicated our appliances get, the more expensive they are to fix.
Can a dirty filter inside the furnace cause ac unit to rumble and sound like it wants to blow up? Just rented a place and we turned on the unit and it started rumbling something bad,the outside unit sounded normal,nothing was stuck in it,came back inside and the indoor was rumbling..Checked the filter and its very dirty
I recommend that you have the owner get a furnace inspector over there to check it out. Most cities have laws where the furnace of rental properties be inspected every year or two. The rumble just might be a dirty or damaged circulation fan.
Thankyou,new landlord not answerin her phone today but she blew my phone up about my deposite a week ago,lol
The Villain Press bummer..most states have renter rights resources. Good thing you changed the filter on your own
The Villain Press I agree!
I cant find my AC filter... is the AC filter and the furnace filter t he same?
Any filter that is located in the air intake for your air-conditioning system should be changed regularly. If it is where the air enters the system to be cooled then yes, that is the correct filter to change.
I just now checked the air filter in my mom's house and I seen that she has been running the wrong size 16x20x1 was in it but I measured the opening and bought a 16x25x1 and now it covers the opening from end to end, should I blow out the fan with air? wrong size filter has been used for at least 10 yrs, word to the wise don't assume the right size filter is in your unit already...
I know where the furnace filter is and I change it regularly. I was wondering if the air conditioning uses the same filter as the furnace or does the AC have a dedicated filter located somewhere else?
David Paypa it should be the same.
Metal part toward the blower ok🤔
i haven’t changed mine in 6 years 😳
Wow I felt bad not changing mine for a year (got my first home and was clueless). Crazy how yours still works after that long but glad it does.
Your filter is huge, mine is just 1 inch thick.You must be spending a lot for filter.Mine is also washable big scotch Brite fibers.
All are done the same way
Cant find mines there is no hole there.
Why does it say blower
Don't write the date on the side of the furnace. Write the date on the side and top of the filter!
I didnt know it says arrows toward the blower. Heil i didnt even know wtf the blower was
I love to help people learn a few things to make life better.
Away from the metal thing
Most expensive is my kids lol
Come on man
Another person who likes hearing himself talk.
It shouldn't take 9 minutes to show how to change an air filter and which direction is the air flow.
Cheryl Waters yo fall back Cheryl. Some of us appreciate his detailed descriptions.
There are no detailed descriptions, you dumb ass. Nothing but fluff so he can hear himself talk and sound like he has something to say...
You talk too much
This guy talks slot. And less of what you are working on.