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Where is My Furnace Filter?

Victoria Cleland
Wednesday, 03 February 2016 / Published in How It Works, HVAC System Advice, Top Tips

Where is My Furnace Filter?

Where is my furnace filter?

The weather has been more than a little bit frightful around certain areas of the country lately. Have you found yourself spending more time indoors than usual? Hopefully you’ve taken the steps to make sure that your indoor air is as fresh as possible – mainly by making sure your filter is fresh.

There are a number of things that can be indicators for a dirty filter. These include, more dust accumulation than usual, higher utility bills, systems that run longer than necessary, and more! For some people, it can be tricky to actually locate the filter and change it, but it doesn’t have to be.

So, where is your furnace filter located?

Well, there are several places that your furnace filter can be located. Here are a few:

  • Between your equipment and your ductwork.
  • Inside of your ductwork.
  • In a return grate in your home.
  • In multiple return grates in your home.
  • Inside the cabinet of your gas furnace or air handler.

If your filter isn’t located in any of the above mentioned places, it’s time to pick up the phone and call your local heating and air conditioning contractor. It can also be a good idea to call a contractor if your filter is located in your equipment or ductwork. You don’t want to fiddle too much with your heating and air conditioning equipment. You could knock something loose, or damage a part, which will lead to some cold winter days without heat!

Also, make sure you turn off your equipment before you go looking for your furnace filter. It is very unsafe to go searching for your filter while your furnace is in operation!

Have you changed your furnace filter recently? Do you know where to look for it?

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2 Comments to “ Where is My Furnace Filter?”

  1. What Does an Air Handler Do? | Maytag HVAC Blog says :
    February 5, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    […] or basement and connects to your air distribution network (i.e. ductwork). This is also one of the places your filter could be located. These systems can be great options for homeowners who only need the heating and cooling power of a […]

  2. Arnica Heating and Air says :
    February 9, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Its important to keep furnace filter in a safe place as our comfort it dependent on it. We should call an expert if we face any kind of issues with it.

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