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How to Change Your Filter in Your HVAC by HelpfulHannah

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

HelpfulHannah's Spring  Tip for your Home

Spring is here and it is time to do some important home maintenance items. Let's face it we usually wait until the last minute like everyone else does. To me, one of the most important items, when it gets warm and uncomfortable, is the air conditioning unit. Especially when you have allergies and pollen is blowing around in the air 

 

 

It is time to change the filters go to the store and have extra ones on hand. They should be changed when needed. Perhaps every three to four months. It may also be a good idea to have your HVAC unit serviced before the hot weather begins. It is best to do now.  Waiting until the last minute may put you at the bottom of the list. You may be without an HVAC in hot weather because you did not do spring maintenance. Call your HVAC technician for an appointment and spring into warm Summer temperatures. Sometimes It makes me nervous when I change them and I feel better when I watch a video right before I change the filter 

 

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I change mine out a couple of times a year. Clean air is great and the furnace and AC don't need to work as hard

Apr 16, 2021 01:50 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah this is both useful and timely information.  Thank you for sharing.

Apr 16, 2021 02:27 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Hannah, very helpful educational report for how to change the filter in HVAC.

Apr 16, 2021 02:43 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ed 

I am not sure which way the arrows point so watching these videos are always helpful 

Apr 16, 2021 02:52 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

George 

So many people wait to turn on their HVAC and find out their Air is not blowing cool and find they must wait a week when it is HOT. Best to check early. 

Apr 16, 2021 02:55 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

John 

Best to be prepared before the rush and this how-to video is a snap - Happy Friday 

Apr 16, 2021 02:57 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

YouTube can be very useful when you need to learn how to do something not too complicated.  It's great that people share their skills this way.

Apr 16, 2021 05:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Hannah- I'm so glad that you posted this. Years ago when we visiting Larry's sister it was so hot out and her A/C didn't seem to be working. Turns out she hadn't changed the filters in years. 

Apr 16, 2021 06:27 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Georgie 

When in doubt I Google and YouTube we do learn so much don't we. My father would be amazed.

Apr 16, 2021 08:51 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy 

Many people wait until the last minute and wonder why the HVAC people say cannot come out for 2 weeks. I always forget which way the arrows point.  What a shame not to change your filters a very expensive bad habit indeed.  Bet you weren't happy with that mistake 

Apr 16, 2021 08:56 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I have no choice Diane naggs me to death about the filters:)))Endre

Apr 16, 2021 10:53 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Endre

Good for her it is so important.  I am going to have to watch this video again just installed a new HVAC unit and it has a washable filter want to see what it said about it. I assume I can use either -   Happy Saturday 

 

Apr 17, 2021 02:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning again, Hannah. We change our air filters every single month. And our HVAC is professinally serviced twice a year... no surprise that we have no issues with our heating and cooling! But a great reminder. I run into homeowners all the time who have no clue that filters need replacing.

Apr 17, 2021 05:19 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Thanks for the reminder, Hannah.  I'm going to change mine right now.

Apr 17, 2021 05:49 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Nina 

Being an independent woman these are things one needs to learn and thanks to YouTube and this video it makes me more secure each time I chance my filter which is on my to-do list 

 

Hello Myrl 

Glad for the reminder it is on my list also. My new HVAC has a washable one so it is new for me 

Apr 24, 2021 02:22 PM