Living in an apartment can be a great experience, but it also comes with certain responsibilities. One of the most important is to regularly check and change the air filters in your apartment. Doing so will help keep your HVAC system running smoothly and efficiently, while also improving the air quality in your home. In this article, we'll discuss why it's important to check and change your air filters, where they're typically located, and how to do it. In most apartments, the air conditioning unit is in a small cabinet and the oven filter should be within easy reach.
Look for a long, narrow slot with a removable cover. If your air filters are rarely changed, long-term (and costly) damage to your HVAC system is very likely. The photo at the top of this page shows another conventional air filter located inside a vertical air blower compartment; in that case, the filter was very dirty and blocked with debris. These systems move air from a return chamber (connected to the return duct end of the system) through a cooling coil (for air conditioning) or a heat exchanger (for heating systems). Knowing where air filters are normally located can help you find dirty or clogged air filters that increase air conditioning or heating costs.
In this case, most likely, the air filter is located right next to the air handler of the air conditioning system or the boiler. When an air filter is too clogged and dirty, debris ends up penetrating, entering the HVAC system and circulating around your home. For many of these systems, a filter or set of air filters is located inside the cabinet that contains the blower fan itself. It is important to regularly check and change your apartment's air filters for several reasons. First, dirty or clogged filters can reduce airflow and make your HVAC system work harder than it needs to. This can lead to higher energy bills as well as increased wear and tear on your system.
Additionally, dirty filters can reduce indoor air quality by allowing dust, pollen, pet dander, and other allergens to circulate throughout your home. For many of these systems, a filter or set of air filters is located inside the cabinet that contains the blower fan itself. The large box filter shown (the company called it Merv 1 filter) is located above the return air chamber that is located on a concrete floor. Changing your apartment's air filters regularly will help keep your HVAC system running efficiently and improve indoor air quality. To do this, you'll need to locate the filter(s) first. In most cases, they're located in a small cabinet near the air conditioning unit or in a vertical blower compartment.
Once you've found them, remove the old filter(s) and replace them with new ones. It's also important to note that different types of filters require different replacement intervals. Generally speaking, disposable fiberglass filters should be replaced every 30 days while pleated filters should be replaced every 90 days. If you have any questions about how often you should replace your apartment's air filters, consult your owner's manual or contact a professional HVAC technician. In conclusion, checking and changing your apartment's air filters regularly is an important part of maintaining your HVAC system and improving indoor air quality. To do this, locate the filter(s), remove the old one(s), and replace them with new ones.
Different types of filters require different replacement intervals so make sure to consult your owner's manual or contact a professional HVAC technician if you have any questions.
