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Q: Why does a furnace need an air filter?
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Furnace Air Filter?

form_title= Furnace Air Filter form_header= Stay warm and replace you air filter! What is the brand of your furnace?* = _ Has your furnace been serviced recently?* = () Yes () No () Not Sure How many filters do you need?* = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, More than 10}


Where is air filter located on central ac?

it's the same as the furnace filter. the air conditioner runs through the furnace to push he cold air. change your furnace filter and you are changing the air filter on the air conditioner


Do all furnace owners need to buy furnace air filters?

That will depend entirely upon the type of furnace you have. There are filter less furnaces, so if you have one, you won't need filters. Otherwise, if your furnace requires a filter, you will need to purchase filters and replace them regularly. If you have the owners manual, that will tell you if the furnace needs a filter.


What about the furnace filter arrow for air sent out of furnace?

the arrow points in the direction of air flow.


What is wrong if a Ruud furnace has cold air coming out of the furnace filter area?

Is there a flame in the furnace. Precisely where is this air coming from and how strong is it?


How do you change the air filter in a York Air Conditioning System?

It all depends upon your setup. You need to find where the return duct is connected to your airhandler/furnace. You could have a return filter grill or there is a door/panel on your airhandler/furnace that must be opened to replace the filter.


Basket filter furnace?

I furnace was installed when the house was built in the 60's. The furnace has a wire basket, which I have to by the filter, cut to size and replace. My question can I use a regular air filtr for my furnace.


Where is the filter located on a central air conditioner?

the filter on a central unit is the same as the furnace filter usually located in duct work directly beside furnace


What furnace maintenance can I do myself?

You can check the air filter every 3-4 weeks. A dirty filter can cause your furnace to overheat. Learn how to clean your furnace, dirt is the number one cause for furnace malfunctioning.


How does one clean a furnace air filter?

There are 5 main steps in cleaning a furnace air filter which you must follow. The first thing to do is turn off the power of the furnace. Next, you must locate the air filter as you may have to unscrew some panels. Thirdly, you must remove the dirtied air filter by sliding it out of the housing. After this, you have to wash the filter with a hose until the water going through it comes out clear and leave it to dry. Finally you must slide it back into the furnace and turn it on.


What way should the air filter face in the ac unit?

I live on a slab (no basement) my air filter is inserted at the very top of the furnace almost close to the ceiling so should the arrow on my air filter be pointing up to the ceiling or down to the engine of the furnace?


Should you open cold air returns?

Yes. They are there to draw the air back into the furnace that blows out of your heat/cooling vents. They help create air circulation and clean the air that is "returned" to the furnace and passes thru the furnace filter.