How Do You Change An Air Conditioner Filter?
• Locate the filter in the air conditioner or furnace unit. • While the central air conditioning unit, or condenser, is located outside the home and connected to the home through an electrical and airflow system of wires and tubes, the filter is usually located in the home’s ductwork or furnace unit. • Read the owner’s manual to find out where the filter is located. • Pull the filter compartment out of the duct or furnace. • Some filters are covered by a metal strip that must be removed to gain access to the filter. • Remove any screws holding the compartment in place, and store them in a safe place so you have them after you replace the filter. • Measure the filter’s outer dimensions, and look for any identifying numbers or letters on the casing. • Take measurements or the old filter with you if you’re not sure what size filter you need. • Filters come in many different varieties from the more inexpensive unit that you will need to change an air conditioner filter more often to a high
