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Replacing Your Furnace Filter 101

 

Clean air. Who doesn’t want to breathe clean air? If you ask, Shaul’s, which is a local, trusted, certified, qualified, reliable heating contractor in Vancouver BC that provides quality, professional heating services in Vancouver BC, we definitely want everyone to breathe clean air.

Replacing your furnace filter will not only prevent pollutants and clean the air in your home, but it will also save you money on utility bills and furnace repairs and will ensure your furnace is running efficiently. If you’re looking for a trusted, reliable gas contractor in Vancouver BC, Shaul’s is the one. We offer professional, quality gas services in Vancouver BC.

Here’s How You Can Properly Replace Your Furnace Filter:

  • Heating Services In Vancouver BCTurn off the furnace. Locate the filter compartment, remove the old filter, and dispose of it. Note the size of the filter, so you could get the right replacement for it. Although a filter that has a plastic frame can be reused. You just have to clean it outdoors with water, and then dry it completely before reinserting it.
  • Check at your local hardware stores or online to get the replacement for your filter. Make sure it has the right size to fit firmly into the compartment.
  • Install the new furnace filter. Slide it into the compartment following the printed arrows on the frame indicating airflow direction. Make sure the filter is facing the right direction or risk blocking airflow and damage the furnace.

Tips:

  • Use pleated paper filters instead of the fibreglass ones that don’t do the filtering very well.
  • Change your filters every time it gets dirty, not just when it’s scheduled to be checked.
  • Get your furnace serviced by a professional once a year.

Clean the air. Replace your filter. It’s that easy. But if you’re caught up with other things and don’t have the time to check your filters, you can always call us or you can schedule an appointment to have your furnace serviced. 

As a trusted, certified, qualified, professional plumbing contractor in Vancouver BC, Shaul’s offers quality, professional plumbing services in Vancouver BC. We also are available anytime for emergencies.