Thank you son. You are the only one who really explained this arrow issue. I am replacing my filter tonight. The arrow has to point toward the furnace. The net part has to be on the side of the furnace. You're the best.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
I know this probably was up here a long time but good information never expires. Thanks to you, I know more about changing the filter in my furnace than the rest of the men in my house.
2 years ago my father developed early onset Alzheimer's and I'm the primary person taking care of him and the house. I'm only 22 but it's videos like this that are life saviors. Our AC has been cranked but isn't pumping any cold air past the filter. Which after watching this video realized it hasn't been replaced in 2 years, was in backwards, and was the highest MERV rating. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a new filter, hopefully all the cold air will start showing up through the vents
New homeowner here so thank you for the video! My furnace looks a lot like yours so it was really helpful. Also, the previous owner had the filter in backwards and I would have copied it otherwise, so thank you again!
New homeowner and single mom... Used to changing my air filters, but never knew the proper way to do so. Thank you for highlighting the air flow arrow! I appreciate your graphics too.
I think this was the best how to video I have ever seen. I've never had a video hit EXACTLY what I need and answer questions I should have had, but didn't know I needed to ask. 10 out of 5 stars. Thank you
Thanks for the tip to write the date on the filter About the info of dropping down a filter rating if the house just doesn’t feel like it’s getting warm enough during the winter A video that is really straight forward and easy to understand and explains why the filter needs to be installed properly And the tip about the air fresheners
Well... that tip about the air fresheners hasn't aged so well. Those synthetic air fresheners have been shown to be carcinogenic. (And that's in addition to smelling terrible.)
@@thoughtfulskeptic7529 Absolutely agree - especially the plug in ones that have been known to cause many a fire. It appears the end of my message above was cut off - it had read "should be taken with caution - I don't think anything added to a furnace is a good idea, especially for pets and small children." All that aside, I do think it was a well put together video with good audio and visual.
Your video was very helpful and confirmed some of the questions I had about changing my air filter. Thank you very much for the professional, easy to understand and friendly video with step by step ideas and practical tips like writing the date and marking some things on the equipment.
So GLAD I found your channel, specifically this video! I went to hardware store and had a hard time asking about air flow direction. Clerk tried to explain how to install but just wasn't registering. Came home searched for info and finally watched this video. Clear concise even for a gal with severe ADHD to follow. Thanks so much! Subscribed right away.
Wonderful. Thank you for all the good, common sense information. I wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly because my house is so awfully dusty . I'll have to go down and ck and see if I installed the filter correctly.
Thanks for the info on which way the air flows. I thought that's what it was but needed confirmation. Also, thanks for the recommendation to sharpie it onto the unit for the future, as well as writing the filter size on the unit.
I always take pics of filter sizes and other regular maintenance items and put in a file on my phone under household items that way when I am at store I always have it with me and know what to buy.
*Used to supplement the up stairs when it gets hot outside this works very well and **Fastly.Cool** Also works good when the upstairs gets too hot in the Winter from the heater.*
My son moved into his apartment nine months ago, I’m pretty sure the filter was never or was changed just a few times within the five years this building has been up. There’s crazy amount of dust that ends up on the sideboards even though I clean them. The thermostat says call for service if we don’t give the ac a break, even though it does stop every now and then. That’s something I suggest to people if they move into an apartment or house if there’s a furnace in there. Make sure to check the filter!
Great point on using the cheap one for maximum air flow. I used to more expensive one which probably explains why the house never feels heated and why the furnace constantly runs off and on all the time! Thanks a mill! P.S. I also write the date on mine but the date it needs replacing rather than the date I replaced it.. ☺
Note that you want a more expensive filter if there's a lot of smog or smoke you need to deal with. Keeps you healthier. With all the fires every summer now, it's become necessary to get the fanciest filter possible :/
Thanks for the how-to! Changing the air filter is way easier than I imaged 😂😂 One thing....I would strongly recommend NOT using an air freshener for your home 🙃 Typically they contain perfumes and chemicals that would totally defeat the purpose of the new air filter you just installed 😬
Maybe I have it wrong but I did follow the directions of how to apply the air gel to the filter on the manufacturer package stating to put the gel side facing outward ... But on the live demo he places the gel side opposite and pushes it against the air filter. Will this matter which side the gel faces?? Great video that helps this old Grandma with furnace maintenance...much appreciated THANK YOU. 😁
It doesn't matter, because you shouldn't ever use synthetic air fresheners (which this product, plus Glade and all the others, most definitely are). They've been shown to be carcinogenic.
Very helpful. Never had to do this before. Also never knew that we should have been changing the filter so often! I bought an inexpensive one for now - we are having construction in the house I bought an allergy sensitive one for after the construction is over because I do suffer from allergies and end up sneezing a lot. But maybe I did overkill on the one that I bought?
Good info thanks! Two questions, you didn't comment on those metal filters which you just wash every two or three months. Provided you remember to wash them are they recommended? Secondly is there any harm in using a filter which is too LONG? Right width but protrudes several inches should still work right?
it's not recommended to let them stick out - best to be securely in place and with a cover if possible so that it is not drawing air in from the surrounding space but rather just from the return air duct. Best wishes!
Great video. I've never replaced a filter in my life. When you said "every month" I literally gasped. I am so worried about how nasty my air filter is gonna look when I go pull it in a second...
I have very thick two metal ones that are "active" meaning they zap micro particles with a power supply attached. also I have the thin regular metal filters for larger particles(passive). was wondering about placement. I have always placed the thin passive ones Under the thick active ones(and the air flows upwards) is this correct or do I place them over the active ones. I am asking this because someone told me that if I also use a carbon filter it is called a "pre filter" I assume that to mean before and air flow would hit it first, not last. that would also mean that after a decade of use I have placed my passive (non carbon) filters in the wrong place(under the active ones). that is the best exclamation I can come up with with no pictures to illustrate my point.
I just moved into an apartment with central air. Every time I turn it on My apartment smells funny. I watched this video went in a looked at the air filter and it is very used do not look like it’s been changed in a few years. I went down to Home Depot picked up a few and the Air fresheners also. It is a lot better.
I moved into a new home this year, so it's our first year with this furnace which is new. I have found that we need to change the filter once a week, or we start to see problems with the furnace reaching the heat levels. Is that normal? I know that a filter might last less than 3 months. And you said it might last less than 1 month, but is it only lasting 1 week a more serious issue?
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Thank you son. You are the only one who really explained this arrow issue. I am replacing my filter tonight. The arrow has to point toward the furnace. The net part has to be on the side of the furnace. You're the best.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
I know this probably was up here a long time but good information never expires. Thanks to you, I know more about changing the filter in my furnace than the rest of the men in my house.
Same Team!..
2 years ago my father developed early onset Alzheimer's and I'm the primary person taking care of him and the house. I'm only 22 but it's videos like this that are life saviors. Our AC has been cranked but isn't pumping any cold air past the filter. Which after watching this video realized it hasn't been replaced in 2 years, was in backwards, and was the highest MERV rating. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a new filter, hopefully all the cold air will start showing up through the vents
Hi. I'm just curious: Did it resolve the issue?
@@roxie3121 sadly not. I ended up call an HVAC guy out to check it out but he said the whole ventilation set up in our house is very poorly made
New homeowner here so thank you for the video! My furnace looks a lot like yours so it was really helpful. Also, the previous owner had the filter in backwards and I would have copied it otherwise, so thank you again!
New home owner and just found out the previous owner never replaced the air filter. Love the content
New homeowner and single mom... Used to changing my air filters, but never knew the proper way to do so.
Thank you for highlighting the air flow arrow! I appreciate your graphics too.
So glad it was helpful!
Simple, to the point videos. Great work as always, Nils.
I had problem with replacing all the years . Thank you for this video teaching me how to put it in the right way . Happy now :)
This by far the best video on TH-cam, explained everything so easy. Thank you
I think this was the best how to video I have ever seen. I've never had a video hit EXACTLY what I need and answer questions I should have had, but didn't know I needed to ask. 10 out of 5 stars. Thank you
Well that’s about as high a praise as one can give! Thank you!
My sentiment exactly
Thanks for
the tip to write the date on the filter
About the info of dropping down a filter rating if the house just doesn’t feel like it’s getting warm enough during the winter
A video that is really straight forward and easy to understand and explains why the filter needs to be installed properly
And the tip about the air fresheners
Well... that tip about the air fresheners hasn't aged so well. Those synthetic air fresheners have been shown to be carcinogenic. (And that's in addition to smelling terrible.)
@@thoughtfulskeptic7529 Absolutely agree - especially the plug in ones that have been known to cause many a fire.
It appears the end of my message above was cut off - it had read "should be taken with caution - I don't think anything added to a furnace is a good idea, especially for pets and small children."
All that aside, I do think it was a well put together video with good audio and visual.
Finally, someone who does accurate video on which way to put these Air filtrete in with crosses. Tyou
Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for. Went with Merv 8. Best explanation on this topic on TH-cam.
THANK YOU for this video 😭🙏🏼🙏🏼 first time homeowner whose parents always just “called someone”. This helped me immensely!
Your video was very helpful and confirmed some of the questions I had about changing my air filter. Thank you very much for the professional, easy to understand and friendly video with step by step ideas and practical tips like writing the date and marking some things on the equipment.
You are very welcome!
Husband is deployed and had to do this myself thank you !
Thank you so much! I was putting mine in backwards for years!
So GLAD I found your channel, specifically this video! I went to hardware store and had a hard time asking about air flow direction. Clerk tried to explain how to install but just wasn't registering. Came home searched for info and finally watched this video. Clear concise even for a gal with severe ADHD to follow. Thanks so much! Subscribed right away.
So glad it was helpful!
Glad I found this video , because it was so helpful in making me feel sure that I was inserting the filter correctly
Super informative and easy to follow for a first time filter-changing home owner!
You need to make more DIY videos. You explain things so well. Thank you
Wonderful. Thank you for all the good, common sense information. I wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly because my house is so awfully dusty . I'll have to go down and ck and see if I installed the filter correctly.
thank you. your explanation is a tremendous help to those who are not used to do this.
Thanks for the info on which way the air flows. I thought that's what it was but needed confirmation. Also, thanks for the recommendation to sharpie it onto the unit for the future, as well as writing the filter size on the unit.
My ex just moved out and I was about to call him to ask him where the air filter is. Didn't have to thanks to this video.
👏🏽 get it !! idk why yt recommended this video lol but great tips 😅
That's petty
going through a divorce and girl this freaking comment!!!!!!
Could have a reason to reconcile
Same
Excellent video. There's a lot of simple stuff in here that lots of people don't know!!
GREAT presentation! Direct and very clear information.
I always take pics of filter sizes and other regular maintenance items and put in a file on my phone under household items that way when I am at store I always have it with me and know what to buy.
Great idea! I do something similar with documents and measurements I need but didn't think to add this to my list. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks. Great info. And such a nice soothing voice!!!
Simple but thorough explanation. Very helpful. Thank you.
I just changed the filter after watching this. Great video. Thanks!!!
Nice job!
The most helpful thing I’ve seen all day!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! New homeowner and have never had to do this before, this was super helpful. Subscribed!
Gosh I wish I had seen this video before I improvised my filter replacement. Well.... better late than never. Thanks LRN2DIY!
This video was EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!!! #Subscribed
Thank you Sir I have the exact same air system..saw that arrow at the top of the filter and well here I am!! Very helpful...
*Used to supplement the up stairs when it gets hot outside this works very well and **Fastly.Cool** Also works good when the upstairs gets too hot in the Winter from the heater.*
This was a A-mazing How to video! Great communication! Thank you from this single mommy!
Thank you for this video!
Informative, clear, and concise!
Perfect. Excellent information. Not a ramble as some tutorials are. Great video.
All this time - I have been doing it wrong. I've never owned a house and had to do this tho so glad I'm learning new things
This is so helpful. My filter was in the ceiling. Really weird. But I will use the link to order the replacement filters. Thank you.
Very helpful video, thank you! Quick question, is it possible that the furnace has 2 filters to change? In two different areas?
Thanks for the tip about whole house freshener
Agreed!
Thanks for posting this. Very helpful and informative!
You got yourself a new follower sir! God bless.
Thank you so much!!! Super helpful, informative, descriptive and great tips.🙌👍
My son moved into his apartment nine months ago, I’m pretty sure the filter was never or was changed just a few times within the five years this building has been up. There’s crazy amount of dust that ends up on the sideboards even though I clean them. The thermostat says call for service if we don’t give the ac a break, even though it does stop every now and then. That’s something I suggest to people if they move into an apartment or house if there’s a furnace in there. Make sure to check the filter!
Excellent tip to make notations, thank you kindly 🥰
This video just saved my life. Thank you for sharing 💕
I appreciate your well put together video. Thank you!
Thank you. I have been doing it wrong thinking that the air flow was away from the furnace. No wonder they fell apart
Great point on using the cheap one for maximum air flow. I used to more expensive one which probably explains why the house never feels heated and why the furnace constantly runs off and on all the time! Thanks a mill!
P.S. I also write the date on mine but the date it needs replacing rather than the date I replaced it.. ☺
Note that you want a more expensive filter if there's a lot of smog or smoke you need to deal with. Keeps you healthier. With all the fires every summer now, it's become necessary to get the fanciest filter possible :/
Thanks so much for you help. Now I know how to change filters . Thanks so much.!
Great video. Succinct and informative and easy to understand.
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Amazing! This video helped so much. Thank you!
Super helpful video chocked full of practical useful advice. Thanks!
Thank you , I just did all you told in here . Very helpful information 👌
Awesome explanation. Thank you!!
Glad to see I'm not the only one that buys the cheapy ones
Clear thorough explanations, thanks!
Thank God for TH-cam bc I was stressed about this damned furnace 😅
Thanks so much! I always forgot what direction to insert.
Thanks for the how-to! Changing the air filter is way easier than I imaged 😂😂 One thing....I would strongly recommend NOT using an air freshener for your home 🙃 Typically they contain perfumes and chemicals that would totally defeat the purpose of the new air filter you just installed 😬
Thanks Man.
Maybe I have it wrong but I did follow the directions of how to apply the air gel to the filter on the manufacturer package stating to put the gel side facing outward ... But on the live demo he places the gel side opposite and pushes it against the air filter. Will this matter which side the gel faces??
Great video that helps this old Grandma with furnace maintenance...much appreciated THANK YOU. 😁
It doesn't matter, because you shouldn't ever use synthetic air fresheners (which this product, plus Glade and all the others, most definitely are). They've been shown to be carcinogenic.
Thanks so much! Very simple instructions that saved the day!
Very helpful. Never had to do this before. Also never knew that we should have been changing the filter so often!
I bought an inexpensive one for now - we are having construction in the house
I bought an allergy sensitive one for after the construction is over because I do suffer from allergies and end up sneezing a lot. But maybe I did overkill on the one that I bought?
Thankyou...simple straight forward info
Great video! What do you do with the old filter? Can you just toss it in the trash or is there a certain other way you're supposed to get rid of them?
To my knowledge, they just go in the trash.
@@LRN2DIY thank you!
This was very helpful!
Good info thanks! Two questions, you didn't comment on those metal filters which you just wash every two or three months. Provided you remember to wash them are they recommended? Secondly is there any harm in using a filter which is too LONG? Right width but protrudes several inches should still work right?
it's not recommended to let them stick out - best to be securely in place and with a cover if possible so that it is not drawing air in from the surrounding space but rather just from the return air duct. Best wishes!
Splendid, just confirming i had it in the right way, thanks!
It was easy all thanks to you Sir!! 😁
Thank you for your video. Learned a lot!
Thank you Sooooooo much. I thought I had mine in correctly but I was wrong. Thanks so much for the vide
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for sharing God bless you.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏿👍🏿
thanks for the tip on the direction of the filter. Always wonder which side the filter face.
Videos like this are raising me the way my alcoholic father never did 😂
Thanks so much for going in so much detail
Great video. I've never replaced a filter in my life. When you said "every month" I literally gasped. I am so worried about how nasty my air filter is gonna look when I go pull it in a second...
Air filter ARROW should point TOWARD the furnace... Excellent video! Thanks so much & Merry Christmas!
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Great video and information!
I have very thick two metal ones that are "active" meaning they zap micro particles with a power supply attached. also I have the thin regular metal filters for larger particles(passive). was wondering about placement. I have always placed the thin passive ones Under the thick active ones(and the air flows upwards) is this correct or do I place them over the active ones. I am asking this because someone told me that if I also use a carbon filter it is called a "pre filter" I assume that to mean before and air flow would hit it first, not last. that would also mean that after a decade of use I have placed my passive (non carbon) filters in the wrong place(under the active ones). that is the best exclamation I can come up with with no pictures to illustrate my point.
Thank you,very helpful.
Thanks. You save my day.
Very informative. Thanks...
I just moved into an apartment with central air. Every time I turn it on My apartment smells funny. I watched this video went in a looked at the air filter and it is very used do not look like it’s been changed in a few years. I went down to Home Depot picked up a few and the Air fresheners also. It is a lot better.
Wow, this was so helpful! Thank you.
Thank you! You’re very helpful
Can the furnace filter be the same type as the return filters in the home? When we moved in, our returns all had filters, but none in the furnace.
clear and easy to understand, thanks !!
Great video, thanks so much!
I moved into a new home this year, so it's our first year with this furnace which is new. I have found that we need to change the filter once a week, or we start to see problems with the furnace reaching the heat levels. Is that normal? I know that a filter might last less than 3 months. And you said it might last less than 1 month, but is it only lasting 1 week a more serious issue?
Thank you for sharing! It was helpful:)
Thank you for this video 😊
Thanks for posting!
You're welcome!
Very helpful. Thanks 😊