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We hope you\u2019re reading this post because you have these questions on your mind\u2014probably because you\u2019ve seen mention on our site, or elsewhere on home service pages, that routine furnace filter changes are mandatory for top heating performance.<\/p>\n
Yes, the air filter in your furnace must be changed regularly throughout the heating season. If your AC is housed in the same cabinet (and most are), then it shares use of the same filter and it needs to be routinely changed during the cooling season as well. Simple panel filters (which you can purchase in packs for about a dollar each) usually need to be replaced monthly, while stronger pleated filters can last from 3 to 4 months.<\/p>\n
Ah, yes. This is a good place to start. Furnace filters are found in one of two places:<\/p>\n
If you are still having trouble finding where the vent is, call our HVAC technicians for assistance.<\/p>\n
First, make sure you have a clean filter on hand; you can buy them at any home supply store.<\/p>\n
Remove the old filter and throw it away. Put the new filter in its place, fitting it in the same way the old filter was fit. Make sure the filter is facing the right direction: the correct side facing toward the incoming air. The filter has arrows on it to show what way to place it, and you can match it up with arrows on the slot.<\/p>\n
We advise writing the date you put the new filter in on the side of the filter. This is an easy way to keep track of how much time has passed since the new filter was put in.<\/p>\n
Plenty, unfortunately. Once the filter becomes clogged with debris, it will restrict airflow into the furnace. The drop in airflow will result in a decline in comfort around the rooms. The extra strain placed on the blower motor will cause the furnace to lose efficiency and your electrical bills to rise. As the filter becomes excessively clogged, it will distort from the pressure against it and start to allow debris around it. It can even start to develop mold and create air quality hazards.<\/p>\n
If you have any serious issues with your furnace in Columbia City, IN<\/a>, or you\u2019d like assistance with your filter, reach out to us\u2014we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n Yes, the air filter in your furnace must be changed regularly throughout the heating season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[100,49],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=754"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":757,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754\/revisions\/757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trustcolliers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Call us for help with your heating this season.<\/a> Collier\u2019s Heating & Air Conditioning\u2014For over 30 years, a company you\u2019ve grown to trust.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"