How To Wash an Electronic Air Cleaner, Cleaning a Honeywell EAC Filter. How often? Every Season
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- Most people have already turned the heat on. If you have an Electronic Air Cleaner, or washable filter, you should check it and wash it if necessary. A lot of home owners have asked us how they can do this themselves and we took a video to show you the steps. It's a long and detailed video so you will need several minutes to watch it, because it answered a lot of the questions we get on a regular basis.
Please let us know if we missed something or if you have additional questions!
"Old school thumb technique"! Love it. I've used this method for a long time and now I have a term for this method. Great, well demonstrated video instructions. Thanks so much for this.
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This video is so well done.
Straight to the point, no upsell. Just straight up offering an in-depth how-to on these EAC's.
Thank you! I'm glad it is sueful for you and other people!
Thank you for a most important piece of information that's not included in the Honeywell user manual: how to open the air cleaner and remove the cells and filters. This is an excellent instructional video!
LOL! that's great!
I also arrived at this video because the Honeywell User Manual was lacking this information. :)
Yes!!!
Excellent tutorial. No stories or jokes, just simple step by step instructions. I just marked my cells “top.” THANK YOU.
My dad was an HVAC Engineer for years, so that's why he had an EAC installed in our current house. When he first instructed me on how to clean them, he didn't include the part about the degreaser or what the red button does...just the water. I thought I'd double check how to clean them on youtube. Thank you for the thorough cleaning tutorial.
I appreciate the kind remarks. The degreaser is useful because the dust in the home contains oils from cooking and other contaminants which are not washable with water alone that's why I like the greaser we'll take care of this so when you reinstall the cells they are perfectly clean and ready to collect more fine particles.
I've had Honeywells since the late '60's. I use the bathtub method and use the strong blast from my handheld sprayer with all hot water to first rinse everything. Then I lay them down, close the tub and add my 1-1/2 c detergent and let them soak. I found a really soft bottle brush and I use it to clean the fins and wires. Sometimes, I even clean them with my hands. I want them clean when I have to put them back in the attic! They are GREAT!
@BuffaloBillie you're really taking this above and beyond! 👍🏼🤠
Your method is great! For anyone who can do that it's a good choice. Since I'm a service tech I have limited time in the home I may not have that luxury! 🛁🧼🚿😀
In 1972, my parents had a house built. The furnace had a Honeywell electronic air cleaner. I am dumbfounded to see that the cells and prefilters look exactly the same in this video as in the 70’s/80’s and beyond. As kids, we were amused by pressing the spark button just for kicks! 50 years later, I am convinced the Honeywell units are still the best.
In 2020, my wife and I had a new heat pump and air handler installed. We got talked into buying the whole solution from the same manufacturer.
With what I know now, I should have bought a Honeywell from another contractor. The fitration media system works well but when I ordered a replacement filter (as thick as a honeywell cell), I totally got sticker shock! The replacement filter was about 145$ CDN. If I figure the system will last 20 years, that’s 24 filter changes, every 10 months or so. That means 3500$ spent on new filters (not counting price increases and inflation) and 24 soiled filters going to landfill.
Granted the Honeywell system is MERV 11 and the one I have is MERV 16, I think overall the Honeywell is a great value and more ecological.
BTW, my parents washed their filters and cells in the dishwasher with the drying cycle on. in 36 years , they never had any issues using this cleaning method.
Totally agree! The electronic filters have been one of the best solutions in may decades. I could say based on personal experience, feedback from home owners and testing data that the MERV 16 filters are a great solution for people who have conslcernsneorh respiratory conditions. The electronic filters only go so far. But if there are no specific concerns with micro particles the EAC is one of the best long term solutions.
Replacing the Ionizer wires is quite simple, if they get broken, and they can be purchased on-line from a variety of sources for $10-$14 each. Honeywell part #136434A(A) for the 20" air cleaner unit. There is a video here on TH-cam showing how it's done.
Thank you! Great resource. This used to cost us 30-60 from a distributor.
Finally someone with common sense and detail when describing in the videos. Great job!
Seriously? 😀 I wasn't expecting that kind of reaction? I'm thankful it was useful. You never know how this information will land. Is it too technical? Too much detail? Or short and sweet but leaving important bits out?
I'm glad you found it useful! Thank you for the kind comment!
And here I was about to replace my Trion pre-filters again, like I do every year when they got dirty. Showing me how to just clean them will save me a lot of money. I didn't even know you could get the collecting cells wet, LOL. Thanks for the informative video.
Wow! I'm glad this saved you money! Sorry it added a little work 😀
Seriously, this kind of comment is encouraging to take the time and put out more useful content!
Let me know if there is anything that you and other viewers are interested in seeing and learning about!
I have this Honeywell electronic air cleaner in the house I bought two years ago - and have never cleaned it! Thank you for an excellent video that is thorough and concise. If your company was in my area, I would hire you just based on this video alone.
Great to hear! Honestly, I'll travel anywhere! You snap your fingers, I jump! 😃
I used krud kutter degreaser and did as you said. I don’t think the previous owner ever cleaned the unit. So glad I found this video!
Ah....! Another Krud Cutter user 😀. I love that stuff! So good! I used to use it in apholstery! I think it's water based, right?
Hands down best video on how to clean an electronic air filter. Subbed!
Excellent video! Great clear instructions and non-distracting editing!
Thank you so much for this. Our a/c wasn’t working, and the pipes were wet with condensation. Seemed like the fan wasn’t pushing air through the vents. Followed the instructions here to clean the cells and prefilters on our Honeywell electronic air cleaner (used 409) and we have air again! Amazing. Saved so much money and time. Thank you thank you thank you for this.
Great to hear. If you found value, would you consider subscribing and doing all the other things that help the powers that be recommend this to others? Thank you!
This has been one of the best DIY videos made for us. Great job thank you
Thank you! This makes my day!
Great video, thank you!! I just cleaned my F300 Electronic Air cleaner and 4 filters for the first time. The pre filters look different than the other two. I will call the installer to verify. I did, however, wash all four. I had a little snafu after drying the two cell units. One ionized wire came off. By the grace of God, it was not broken, and I was able to hook it back on to the spring connectors. 👍 Reassembled the cleaner and voila. Everything is working. Yippee ‼️ Beyond grateful for your video👍👍👍👍
I also learned how to spell "voila" 😀 I've heard it but never seen it. 👍😂
Thank you soo much my brother! I'm living with my grandma after her stroke to make sure she's okay. Her's has not been cleaned in 3 years! We are going to clean it for the first time. I think I'm just going to hire a professional because if I don't do something right. Thank you for being so happy to share your information with the world in a clear simple way so anyone can do the job. I am very happy 😁 thank you again from the bottom of my soul to you're soul! 💞💕
Let us know how that service went!
I've just been cleaning mine with plain old tap water in the basement wash basin (6 feet from the EAC) all this time. I should probably use an actual cleaning solution. Also just got the idea to use my leaf blower to dry them off faster if I'm going to bother taking them outside.
That would help. Especially if it's an electric leaf blower. Our fir those who don't have a blower, can use the back end of a shop vac (if filtered correctly) or a hair drier.
Wow..thank you so much for this video. I was going crazy trying to find the filters before I found your video! Great instructions! Thank you! Happy Holidays.
That warms my 🧡 😀
OMG! Thanks so much for SHARING, this really helped me SAVE some money! My UNIT is COOLING AGAIN!
This is so handy, thanks dude! We're trying to figure out which air filter to go with, and it's super handy to know the Honeywells are so easy to clean.
Yeah, you're welcome! These are easy. I personally like the Lennox Pure Aire MERV 16 the most. It removes odors better with the carbon filter and catches smaller particles faster. But the Honeywell would be a good middle of the road option.
Today, I cleaned my Honeywell electronic air filtration units for the 3rd time. I stood them up on a non-slip mat in my walk-in shower and sprayed them with a solution of water and dawn. I had to spray them down twice because there was/is soot build up ( not much) that I can't remove. Next time I'm going to try Krud Kutter. As an aside, I dried the units and filters with my hair dryer because it was raining. I think drying them with a hair dryer is my new way in the future.👍thank you for this video, it is the best.
Very well done. Appreciate your direct concise presentation!
Thank you!
Great informative video! I just bought a home and have been doing research on how I should be maintaining my central air unit. Airflow through registers were weak which led me to find this video on cleaning the electronic air cleaner.
Do you know the last time the system was fully serviced?
Thank you! Really clear easy to follow instructions. Excellent video.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching?
God Bless You for your time and efforts in showing us this!
I found this video to be a Very good instructional, informative video for for me especially as a first time homeowner. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Let us know how if you need more help with anything else. I remember a few years ago when I was a 1st time home owner. There is a lot to learn about a house.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 hi when I put the prefitler, cells and post filters back after cleaning them and turn the unit back on, how long is it supposed to make the sparking noise?
@@clarissarojas3535 is the fan is running, no more than one hour. You may have to pull them out and inspect them for lint, hair, pet dander or some other tini particle shorting out the cells
Thank you for taking the time to product an Excellent instructional video
Great video. I was able to clean ours in 10 min, no problem.
Well done!
I just moved to the Vancouver, WA area last week. We've had a couple of hot days and our air conditioner didn't seem to be keeping up with it. I used your video to service my air conditioner and man what a mess. I don't think it's been clean for a year. The only thing you may have pointed out was just inside the HVAC unit, the fan motor gets very dusty I had to vacuum that off also. But what a great video I really appreciate it. Thank you!
Great points! I should have mentioned all that! I guess my idea at the time was more focused on how to do the cleaning alone. If I get started on what could lead to poor performance of an air conditioner I wouldn't know where to start. I'd never finish either. Lol. But I could make a video on what to check if there when an AC or furnace doesn't perform well. Maybe a list if ten most common things we find.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 very true! You were very helpful! Wish I could post pictures of how cruddy they were!
If anyone cleans a rotating blower, I recommend either cleaning it very well or letting a pro do it. I found that old dust didn't vacuum off easily. It ended up leaving the fan/drum dirty and imbalanced. I had to reclean it much more thoroughly wiping each fan blade.
Thank you! Totally doing this tonight. It is cold in the house and I just found how remove the opening to the filters. I thought it was somewhere els! You are so awesome. I appreciate the help. My family will be warm and can breath clean air :) I could not find the filters.
"Clean Air" 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
Great instruction. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create the video. Very professional.
Right to the point, simple information. I'll probably just only use water to clean everything.
I I was still recommend using some sort of cleaner because the filters collect dust and oils and other sticky things from the air that over time will get the filters clogged up
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 ok, I'll figure out something to use in addition. Thanks.
I carry a plastic tub that I got from Target or KMart to lay down the filters so they can soak in Simple Green. Then I go back to the maintenance and/or repairs. About half way through the Maint/Repair I remove the EAC's, shake them off then put them back into the rack, which should have plastic locks in the base so the cells will only go in the correct way. I leave the power pack off cause the cells are still wet but turn on the fan which will dry them out fairly quickly. Then I go back to maint/repairs, finish then check the cells for dryness. If dry the power pack is turned back on and tested. I never use any chemical cleaner which leave the metal bright and shiny as than means metal has been removed. I also ask the owner to look at the soaking cells and they typically will see a coat of black oil floating on the top of the water. I explain to them that is the oil in the air from planes, cars and they automatically want me to service these units at least 3 to 4 times a year. Brown dust is just that, dust. But black oil rising to the top of the tub is the oil from cars and planes which also gets into their homes. This is very normal on the flight paths in and out of Seattle.
I'm on my second Honeywell EAC and I will attest that they do trap fine particulate. Something that bothers me however, is that no matter how much detergent and rinsing I do, there collector plates retain this black soot. It is nearly impossible to get a brush in between these plates to scrub them and that is exactly what they need. I have tried using a pressure washer outside but now I just put the cells in my dish washer.
I too am on my second Honeywell EAC and have the same issue with the black soot that remains on the plates no matter what I have used to clean them. Today I experimented with several different cleaners and found that household ammonia seemed to dissolve that soot. Try it. Place the cells in a utility sink and use a spray bottle with ammonia and watch that soot run off.
Great video , Nice explanation make it so easy for lots of people.
Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful. Very well done Sir 👍
My pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Awesome presentation, great tips! Great presenter! thank you!
Thank you. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need additional info in the future on any HVAC product.
Great tutorial!
I find a pencil eraser also works great on the Ionizing Wires and the top of the fins too, carefully of course.
My biggest concern was the solvent types. Anything that is safe on aluminum, plastic and maybe copper? Pressure washing solutions might be a good option for those super old dirty fins. I am unsure. Sodium Hydroxide based cleaners seem to be the go to.
Anyways, thank you!
Fantastic tutorial. Just so useful. Thanks for posting.
Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much. You are loved!
Good heavens--my Honeywell filter is 41 years old and it looks pretty much identical to the one you show here. Only the powe supply has been changed over the years. It's survived a furnace and 2 heat pumps. I clean mine by immersing the filter in a mild detergent solution, then rinsing it off with a hose.
That's a perfectly good way to do it. As a service that I don't usually have that luxury and access to tabs or time but as a homeowner your process is excellent!
Great job! Very clear instructions. Thanks
Thank you!!! Very clear and concise!!
I appreciate your comment. Please let me know if there are any other topics you'd like to see information on.
Great video. I was worried since there is a slot between the cells and the furnace that i was missing a filter but I know that it is complete as-is. The "extra' slot is presumably so it can be installed bidirectionally. Thanks!
That's right, Kelly.
You can also have "post filters" I stalled there. These are in addition to the items in this video. They are not required but you can get them for additional filtration.
The post filters are static filters and they cause a bit of airflow restriction. If you chose to add these just make sure you heating and cooling system can handle the it.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 Ok! I saw the post filters online but it confused me. Now with your video and expert advice I more fully understand the system. Thanks!
This is a great instructional/informational video. Thank you, pretty much 'idiot proof' which means even I can do it! 🤣 Was enlightening to me that I should clean every 3 months or so...I am way delinquent and will get on it this weekend! Again, Thanks!
Thanks for posting a most informative and concise video. I have two question. If I use the dishwasher can I just use regular dishwasher soap and run a complete cycle? If still wet, can i use a portable hand dryer to expedite drying? Can I just soak in a laundry tub with soap and let sit for a while. Then rinse throroughly?
I washed in a laundry tub as I couldn't fit both in the dishwasher. Soaked in tub thoroughly and repeated process. Also, the prescreens were done the same way and also used a scrub brush lightly. Rinsed in a tub of water thoroughly. Then rinsed in the stand up shower with shower head and set to dry. I went over with a hand held hand dryer to ensure dryness.
Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. I'm down in Centralia (south of Olympia) and wish your company was down here. I have taken apart the filter, cleaned the pre-filters and will take care of the cartridges in the morning. This video has given me piece of mind!!!
Thank you Shannon! I've gone as far as Puyallup! If you want me to I could help when I'm in the area. Maybe once a year. Feel free to shoot us a text and my dispatcher can schedule it with you!
BRILLIANT video. SO much info! Thanks!
Thank you, appreciate the easy to understand info.
Thanks this is helpful. I just cleaned mine for the first time, not knowing I had this on my system until I saw it and googled. So minimally they haven't been cleaned in 6 years. I did this process including allowing the cells to soak in some TSP water for about 30 mins and I still see some dirt on the insides of the coils. Anything more I can do to get these pristine? Dishwasher?
Thanks.
Additionally when I pulled them out they were installed backwards. :(
Great job on this Andrea! You can try different degreasers because they all attack the dirt a little differently.
You can soak them in the tub with dawn dish soap. And you're right, you can also put them in the dishwasher like you said.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 Thanks!
My owners manual says don't use if you have lower and upper arms in the dishwasher. I think they are implying that you should remove the dish racks to make room. This would mean the cells lay on the lower arm and maybe block the upper arm. So, I'm guessing some machines just shoot out streams from the sides/top/bottom without using a rotating arm.
This was an excellent instructional video.
Great Job! Thank You!
That warms my heart 😁
Very helpful, well explained, thank you!
Awesome tutorial!
This is so helpful! I was able to quickly remove and clean the coils thanks to your help. I'm a new homeowner and this is the first time I've taken lot at the coils. I noticed that I'm missing several ionization wires and it appears that the spring connections they were connected to have arced and burned. Are the connections and wires replaceable? Not sure if this is something I can do myself or not. Thanks!
Oh my..... I've found the burned hooks before. I've been able to bend them just slightly. Enought to allow the new wire to stay hooked. If that doesn't work you have to replace the whole cell. Let me know if I can help you further.
How do you feel about using an air compressor to hurry the drying process? You answered a lot of questions that I've been wondering about for many years. Thanks for putting this up.
That’s what I was wondering as well
I feel "reserved" about about it! Low pressure, may be ok, around 20 psi, from a distance.
I put this video up to answer most client's questions on how to maintain their electronic air cleaner. There are truly so many good ways to do it. I'm glad this was helpful in answering some of these questions.
And thank you for asking! The next video will include more details. What do you want to know next about heating and cooling equipment?
Thanks for the video, really useful !
great video! When cleaning my filter and unit with Simple Green as you suggested, do I use all purpose, and do I use full strength or dilute? Thanks
You can dilute it to an average strength as long as you do this regularly. If you're trying to clean them and one application is not sufficient, then go ahead and try a second and a third application. If that's not enough then I would say you can use a stronger solution. I appreciate the comment and please check back in for future videos and feel free to reach out with any other questions.
Great video. Any opinion of using the dishwasher to clean? That’s what I’ve been doing, always being very careful of the tensioned wires, and not bending the fins.
You can definitely use the dishwasher. It's easy to just put them in and take them out dry. The only negative that I saw was those wires breaking and that's extremely rare. Other than that is totally acceptable. There isn't I showed my way in the video is because as a service tech I only have about 30 minutes to an hour on site and doing it the way I showed it in the video enables me to get all the work done in a timely fashion. Occasionally clients will choose to put these air cleaners in the dishwasher while I'm there but then it's up to them to put them back in and sometimes it causes a call back because they forget to turn power back on or they forget how to put them back in. But you're totally fine to use that obviously you've done it enough times too know it by heart
This was so helpful! Thank you so much.
My pleasure!
If you need help with anything else heating, cooling, air related, please reach out.
Thanks
Is there another way to spray the de greasing agent onto the cells?
Yes. Can you explain what you mean? I can give you other ideas on how you can do that.
Excellent. Well done. Just what I needed and all the details were very well explained. Thank you. DJR
Thank you for your encouragement. I will continue to produce useful videos. Hopefully all of you in the audience will provide some guidance on topics you are interested to learn about.
Very helpful video. Thank you so much!
My pleasure! 😀
great video, my power on light constantly flashes and there is a constant clicking
Something is stuck in the cells, there may be water or debries between the coils and the case.
hello, What citrus based degreaser are you using? I bought simple green and an HDX 56 oz hand held multi purpose sprayer. I called HDX, they told me simple green will destroy the O rings. What can I use to clean my post and pre post filters in my honeywell air cleaner? Thanks
We use HD calgon. There are some other fence your products out there that cost anywhere from 50 dollars to $150 for the ones that we use. I've never heard that about simple green. But there are so many variations of these household cleaners that it's really hard to be certain without checking this specifications on each bottle or the ingredients. I've never heard of simple green damaging these cleaners but that's not something that we use I only know of that based on our customers feedback.
Useful video. Thank you. Is it OK to use dishwasher detergent when cleaning them in the dishwasher? The chemicals are harsh on aluminum. What metals are the filters made from?
hello, After watching many videos on how to clean an electronic air cleaner, I noticed many videos do not show the post filter in the unit. Is it necessary to use a post filter? If so, how often should it be replaced? Thank you very much
That's a great question. I wish I would have mentioned this in my video. Having been a service technician for over 15 years now I can say that 90% of the electronic air cleaners do not have the post filter. They either get thrown away or they get damaged but they are not essential. Most of the work is being done by the big electronic cells. If you have the post filters you just wash them like the rest of the cells. You don't replace them unless they are damaged. If you still have the manual, there may be a recommendation for a schedule and how often to replace the post filters.
thank you so much. @@cleanairheatingcooling4105
The Light on my unit stays on even if the Furnace is not running?
On some units that is possible. Depending on the model, it may not have a flame sensor so it is always on, or there may be something wrong with the internal control board or another electronic component.
Awesome video thank you.
You're welcome
Thank you!
thank you for your video, my Honeywell electric air cleaner has been installed 1999, it still working now, it saves a lot of money for not need to buy filters, I put them in the dishwasher to clean every 3 months.
I am going to buy a new Lennox furnace and air conditioner, and hear from the salesman that electronic air filter is not good, it produce ozone, is this true? I was planning to continue using this air filter, can you please give me some advise?
I also have a Honeywell humidifier that still working, but planning to get Lennox one as well. What do you think, so i just keep the existing humidifier?
thank you in advance!
D Wong, it's up to you if you want it keep the old electronic air cleaner or buy a new one.
The Honeywell EAC produces ozone. Few people are allergic to ozone. If that is not an issue for you, you don't have to replace it.
I personally like the Lennox Pure Air because it's a MERV 16 filter and has a lot of benefits. If I had to choose I would choose he new Lennox Pure Aire.
Also keep in mind that your Honeywell air cleaner may break in the upcoming years. At that point you can install an equivalent MERV 11 pleaded air filter cartridge or even a MERV 16 (like the Lennox Pure Aire). You could also replace the unit with a new one altogether, however at that time it will cost more labor. It's easier to do it at the same time as the furnace.
I'm sorry I didn't see your message sooner. Please give me an update on what you've decided to do. If you're still in the process of thinking about it please reach out by text and I will help you further.
I bought a house with these. I have normal air filters and never even knew this existed. Are these necessary? My air flow is kinda weak and I'm thinking these may be dirty. Never had one in any other units at other houses.
You shouldn't use this electronic air cleaners in combination to regular pleated filters. You don't want to double up. Just pick to use one or the other. In general these electronic air cleaners if they're washed routinely which can be anywhere from a couple weeks to 4 months should be better than a regular 1-in filter. But if you have a merv 11, 13 or 16 filter that would be better than these EACs.
Thank you so much!
Does it matter which way the pre filters go?
It does not. You only have to make sure they are before the big cells, or upstream.
Thank you for the demo. If you have an electronic air cleaner, would your furnace also have the other filters?
Yes. It's possible. But it varies from unit to unit.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 Thank you. By any chance do you have an email or direct number we can reach you at as we have a few questions, please?
I am homeowner who took ownership of a house with a Honeywell F50. The manual says I can even use a dishwasher with regular dishwasher detergent. I don't know about that -what if some stray piece of food in the dishwasher filter breaks free and jams into my e-cell? Then I have old, rotten onion in the filter. I will stick with putting it in the sink. Oh, my, though, the cleaner (Zap It!) obviously has a high ammonia concentration. People who clean indoors should definitely ensure good ventilation prior to spraying the cells!
Thanks for a helpful video.
Imagine doing this in the winter!!.
We do it all the time. Sometimes the water freezes on the coils so we bring them inside to dry out.
Very informative. Thanks you.
Has to have the pre filter? Thank
Yes. It's highly recommended. The unit can work without the prefilter but the cells could get damaged.
Awesome, and thank you! Great video,
Happy New Year!!
This was so helpful, thank you! I was wondering if the citrus smelling cleaner was available to buy?
I'm glad you liked it! We can send you some that's already diluted in a spray bottle or a one gallon undiluted solution which will last 3 lifetimes. Lol. You can just text me if you need help. I don't know where you could get it otherwise. But you can definitely use your favourite degreaser instead. Let me know how I can help you further.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 I don't have a favorite degreaser and was glad to hear of the citrus smell - lol.... I think the spray bottle should work just fine. I live in Pennsylvania so not sure of the cost. I can text but wheres the number, thanks for all your help!
@@nicolegibson6503 my pleasure. Shoot me a text and I'll look up the price for you. 360-398-9400
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 is the citrus degreaser available for purchase somewhere?
@@rachaellyon1256 We could send you some if you would like! Just shoot us a request by text with your address at the number in the video.
Clean comfort recommends using dax?
but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be sold anymore.
So I can use 409 purple power or simple Green?
Thanks 👍
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Well done sir
Thank you, sir!
Do you clean the post filters? if yes, how are the post filters cleaned? Thank yo for your assistance. Gerry
Gerry, yes! You can. You clean them the same way! th-cam.com/video/Ey4BzopPOZc/w-d-xo.html
Very very helpful!!!
hello, may i ask, why is my filter not emitting electricity after washing, and what should i do to fix it?, and what is the function of the insulator that is on the side of the filter? can it be the cause of the filter not working?
i have the green fileter too.. which goes on left and which goes on right? when i looked up green was on right, silver cell, then left was silver filter!!
The green filters are called "post-filters".
That means they have to be downstream of the big cells.
The silver "pre-filters" need to be installed closest to the air return intake, and the green ones go closest to the furnace or air handler.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 can you clean the green ones the same way?
@@joerispoli8465 They say not to. Honeywell says to replace them. Some say they vacuum them. But do NOT wash them or get them wet as the water will make them useless.
John Rounds thanks, I had the same question as Joe.
I have an old bryant electronic air cleaner that I would like to just put a regular filter in it. I've measured the cells but I litterally cant fine a single filter that fits. I'm wondering if you would know what to do.
A Mac,
I understand what you're talking about. If you put a standard filter in, a lit of air will leak around it.
The best solution is to replace the old Bryant EAC with a new media filter system, EAC or purifier.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 I actually cleaned the cells today and when I put them back in the furnace the EAC light doesnt turn on. It's so old that I really dont care, the problem is now I need a paper hepa filter but nothing fits. Going to have to call local hvac company to figure it out. Sucks cause I needed my savings towards my kids medical bills.
@@andymccloskey8039 I'm sorry. The best option would be a Honeywell F100 filter. The cheapest system to put in and filters only cost about $35 to replace once a year. But if you want, you can get a better than HEPA filter which will fit, for about $100-150.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 - Can that HEPA filter potentially degraded the fan performance or even burn out the furnace due to low flow rate? I read that could happen, but I was reading, you're the guy cleaning these.
@@bruzote great question. All Hepa filter, media filters, and any reputable filter will have engineering data and tests that show the airflow resistance. They all have some resistance. If the filter is designed correctly for the system, and the system itself is designed correctly, the amount of resistance is calculated and accounted for so there is no detriment to airflow.
But to be honest, we find a ton of system not designed, only put together so your concern would be quite valid, and the filter would reduce the flow too much.
Very good, thank you, but what is the cleaner other than "orange scent"? I find the dirt very hard to remove, even with "extra dirty" dishwasher cycle. We used to soak them in very diluted acid, and that really took all the dirt off, but it doesn't seem to be made any more.
The stuff we use comes in a 1 gallon container in concentrate and it's probably a practical and too expensive for household use. I'd recommend using simple green, 409, crud cutter, or other household degreasers.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 Thanks! I'm not sure 409 is strong enough, but I'll look for a good degreaser.
Does the light go off when furnace shuts down after heat cycle ?
What are reasons of burning of contact plates ?
what is that specific formula you use? I have pets. also for a decade I've always only used water. I had no idea that an oil remover was needed. I also was wanting to know if I added a carbon filter(as a post filter) if it would protect me against the pollutants like CO2's of car exhaust emissions or lawnmower emissions from outside? or if it merely deals with in home odors.
The carbon filter is mostly good for odor removal. Adding an air scrubber or a Lennox air purifier will do more for you then the electronic air cleaner.
Hi Colin, would you happen to have a video of how to change a humidifier pad?
I don't have one right now but I can definitely record one. Which humidifier do you have?
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 totaline model# p110-lbp2417
@@clarissarojas3535 great. I will look for an opportunity to record one. If you haven't already subscribed to our chanel you may want to do so. That way you get notified when it gets posted. We have a few videos that will be posted soon and we'll work on the humidifier one soon after.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 this is great! Thank you. I M subscribed!
My girlfriend’s furnace has this but is no longer working and the furnace installer never added a new one or but a location for another filter. I was wondering if I can replace the cells with “paper” filters instead, since the unit is no longer connected to power.
Yes you can
hello, what citrus degreaser are you using? Thanks
HD Calgon.
Hi, can you let us know what product you used and recommend for cleaning these filters? I know you recommended degreasers like 409, but I'd rather get the best one for this specific job and I don't have any degreasers and need to buy one anyway. Thanks.
Sure. If you call a local HVAC company, ask for EAC cleaner. It's very expensive, but it lasts a long time. I don't know what they have in your area but you can use whatever they recommend.
If I wasn't an HVAC tech, I'd buy Crud Cutter from FredMeyer, Kroger, Walmart. I like that product because it's water based and low impact, but does a phenomenal job!
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 Thank you for an excellent response and the informative video.
I have one of these. Do you think they work better than normal filters?
Slightly. They aee able to catch smaller particles. But they are oy efficient over 24 hours of operation. There are better options. We recommend air purifiers and air scrubbers.
@@cleanairheatingcooling4105 thanks for answering. And thanks for the video.