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Top 5 Tips On Keeping Your
Furnace Air Filters Clean
by Kathryn Whittaker
When it comes to household cleaning, you must make sure that your
furnace air filters are clean and monitored regularly. Air filters are
essential for removing particles from the air to ensure you have a good
quality of air inside your house. In addition, it should be well taken
care of and it should be checked once in a while to ensure its
effectiveness. First and foremost, you must have your gas equipment
checked regularly. It is strongly suggested that you change and clean
your air filters. Imagine having dirty furnace filters. They increase
your heating expenses and lessen the life span of your furnace. You
should inspect and check your replacement filters at least once a month.
During the heating or cooling seasons, be sure to check them at least
twice a month.
Make sure to clean and wash them monthly if you have permanent filters.
Electronic air cleaner filters should be cleaned and washed every one or
two months. When checking on the blower motor, be sure that you have
turned off the electric power first before working on the motor. If your
furnace belt is broken or damaged, replace it immediately. And make sure
that the part you are using for replacement is the right part. It is
good to have a spare belt on hand at all times. Be sure to turn off the
power first before making any adjustments or modifications. When oiling
the fan monitor, always check the motor keenly. There are some types of
furnaces that need not be lubricated. However, most of the fan motors
need regular oiling.
In addition, when examining the fan or blower, make sure that the fins
on the blower fan are dust-free and have no dirt on them. Make sure that
the frame or housing of the fan is free of debris. When checking on the
dehumidifier, make sure that you set the proper humidity level to save
on heating expenses. It is advised that you clean your humidifier one a
month. However, if you are using hard water, you need to check on it
more often. You should replace the pad or wick of your humidifier once a
year. It is important to check the chimneys and vents. But before that,
you should examine whether your chimney or vent is obstructed with
debris. If you have metal chimneys, paint the exposed metal chimney with
an outdoor primer then apply outdoor latex paint to inhibit rust.
It is advised that you keep your furnace area clean and tidy. As much as
possible, do not store chemicals, paint strippers, paint thinners,
chlorine, kerosene, gasoline and other similar chemicals in the furnace
room. Remove any obstructions that could get in the way when you are
examining the furnace. These are just some of the tips that you can
follow in order to maintain that dust-free household air that you have
always wanted using air filters.
Kathryn Whittaker has an interest in Health. To access more articles on
air filters or for additional information and resources on clean air
visit
http://www.kkairfilter.info/
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