ADDITIONAL AIR FILTER TIPS WE CAN ALL USE
- Be sure you change your filter regularly. It may seem obvious, but checking it every few months is imperative for the best operation of your system.
- Make sure you are getting the correct size filter. Any air gap means dust and debris potentially getting past the filter and onto the equipment. Dirty equipment can cause major problems down the road.
- If you hear a clang or bang when the system turns on, it could be that the filter is a little loose in the grille and is being pulled against the frame every time the system comes on. This is totally normal. But if the sound is annoying, you can take the filter out and run a bit of foam tape around the edge of the metal for a more snug fit.
- Make sure if there is an arrow on the filter for direction of airflow that the arrow is pointing toward the furnace/ air handler. This is the direction the air is pulling. From inside the house toward the system.
- If you have to change the filter in a ceiling mount application, switch the fan to the on position on the thermostat before you open the grille. This will hold the old filter in place so it doesn’t hit you in the face. Then take the new filter and it should suck right into place while you lock the metal grate back down. A lot easier than trying to hold the filter in place and swing the grille up at the same time!
- Do you have a newer furnace that is multi speed? Chances are that if you do, you can turn the thermostat fan on to circulate air through the filter and it runs it on the lowest speed setting. This is a great way to filter the air in your home even when you aren’t heating or cooling the house. If you don’t have this type of furnace, but have a newer thermostat with a “Circulate” option on the fan setting, try this. It just turns the fan on for a few minutes of every hour to circulate the air through the filter doing the same thing.
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