{"id":9662,"date":"2017-02-15T19:24:25","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T00:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=9662"},"modified":"2017-05-17T12:31:55","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T17:31:55","slug":"how-to-replace-furnace-air-filter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/heating\/how-to-replace-furnace-air-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace a Furnace Air Filter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Steps for Cleaning or Replacing a Hot Air Furnace Filter<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\">In order to keep your hot air furnace working efficiently and effectively you should replace its air filter every 3 to 6 months. Dust can quickly build up in a furnace air filter and impeded the flow of air through it. When this happens less air flows through your home\u2019s heating duct work, thus causing your air furnace to have to run longer to get your home up to the desired temperature. As a result, this costs you more on your home heating bills, or air conditioning bills.<\/p>\n<p>To replace a furnace air filter start by vacuuming around the furnace area to pick up any loose debris or dust that may have collected near it.<\/p>\n<p>Next, shut off the main switch to the furnace so that it is not operating while you are changing out the furnace air filter. The on\/off switch is typically located on or near the furnace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>After shutting off the furnace, open the air filter service panel. It is typically located adjacent to the intake\/outtake fan blower. You may need a screwdriver to remove a few panel screws to get access to the filter.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\">With the air filter panel cover removed pull out the rectangular shaped mesh furnace air filter. Note that the furnace air filter may be orientated horizontally or vertically next to the blower fan.<\/p>\n<p>Examine the furnace air filter to see if it is covered in dust and debris. If it is, then you\u2019ll need to replace it or clean it. If it is clean, simply slide it back into the slot that you pulled it out of, reconnect the cover panel and turn the furnace back on.<\/p>\n<p>If the furnace air filter is dirty and has a plastic or metal frame then you may be able to reuse the filter. Simply hose it down to rinse away the dust and dirt and lay it out to dry. Once it is completely dry reinstall it in the air furnace.<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002CJN0H2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002CJN0H2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=ef80ccfc265788dc16c2dd0bdfe8be3c\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B002CJN0H2&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002CJN0H2\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If the air filter has a cardboard frame they you\u2019ll need to replace it. Take it down to your local home improvement center and find a replacement one of the same size. Again, insert the replacement furnace air filter into the slot next to the intake-outtake blower and reattach the cover panel plate. Once installed, turn the furnace on to complete the project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\"><b>For information on how to maximize a wood stove&#8217;s heating efficiency<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0b0000;\">, see HomeAdditionPlus.com\u2019s <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: medium;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installation-of-hood-over-wood-stove-ebook\/\">Installation of Hood over Wood Stove eBook<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/heating\/geothermal-system-costs\/\">Geothermal System Costs<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/heating\/direct-vent-gas-fireplace-options\/\">Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Options<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: large;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/heating\/portable-electric-heaters\/\">Portable Electric Heaters<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">Additional Heating and Cooling\u00a0Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"45%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0830632573\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0830632573&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=b99602e732e12fe15d355469c996f83c\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=0830632573&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0830632573\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"45%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1933392037\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1933392037&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=58d1db9b529786633b7ca7917361735a\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1933392037&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1933392037\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">Free Heating and Cooling Price Quotes with No Obligation!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote on heating &amp; cooling from one of our pre-screened and licensed HVAC contractors. 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