How Do You Replace A HEPA Filter?
HEPA filters were first used by the military and hospitals because of their ability to remove more than 99 percent of air particles. They are becoming more popular in home air systems, household air cleaners, and vacuums. The reason for this is because the inside of most homes have much more air pollution than many other environments, due to houses being designed to keep conditioned air inside. Find out if your HEPA filter needs to be replaced. Most filters are good for a few years. You can read the filter’s manufacturer’s warranty to find out how long the filter is supposed to last. You may wish to change your filter in as short a time as a year, however, because of the smell or just the fact that mold and other pollutants are sitting there gathered in one place. Locate the HEPA filter on your appliance. You may have to consult your owner’s manual to find the exact place and any special instructions required. You may also need a screwdriver to open the compartment. Put on a pair of la
