HVAC Filter Replacement

ID: 167261

Description: This guide is for filter replacement of air...

Steps:

  1. Observe your air conditioning vent. If the filter appears to be dirty or damaged, then it is time to change it.
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  3. Remove the screws on the vent cover. There should be a minimum of 4 screws in each corner of the vent.
  4. The screws in this vent are phillips hex head screws that are 1 3/4 in. long.
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  6. Grab a screwdriver with a hex head attachment to remove the screws. Grab the screwdriver and place it on the head of the screw. Twist in a counterclockwise motion until the screw is removed. Repeat for every screw.
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  8. Remove the vent cover to access the ventilation filter.
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  10. Optional: Put on a latex glove on the hand that you will use to remove the filter.
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  12. Remove the filter carefully.
  13. Make sure to remove it slowly so that the dust does not come of it.
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  15. Dispose of the old filter in a waste bin.
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  17. Buy a Honeywell Air Filter from Home Depot and make sure to buy the filter with the correct dimensions.
  18. The dimensions for filters will vary depending on the dimensions of the vent.
  19. In this case, my vent was 14x25x1 and thus needed a filter with the same dimensions.
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  21. Place the new filter into the vent opening. Make sure that it is facing the right direction.
  22. There will be an arrow on the side of the filter showing which way to place it.
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  24. Place vent cover.
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  26. Grab the same screws that were taken out at Step 3 and use them to secure the vent cover.
  27. Place the screwdriver on the head of the screw and twist in a clockwise motion until screw is secure.
  28. Repeat for every screw.
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  30. Turn on your air conditioner to make sure the filter does not move.
  31. If the filter does not move, then you have successfully replaced the filter of your air conditioner.
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