Changing furnace filters is generally seen by most persons as a rather difficult task to do, however, changes may be done in minutes if you know what to do and what goes where. Toronto furnace filter changers are perhaps the fastest at their jobs as this is one of the major ways to increase the efficiency and lifespan of your home’s heating system. The procedure involved in changing a home furnace filter may be wrapped up in about 10 minutes, leaving your heating unit at the top of its performance curve once more.

The procedure involved in changing the air filter to your home is discussed below, however, it is important to note that you would mostly spend the greatest time finding what size of filter you need. Once you’ve found the exact size of the filter you need, most often than not, the 16x25x5 furnace filter, other procedure involved is as simple as swapping the old filter for the new replacement.

The following are the steps to observe in changing your Toronto home furnace filter.

1. Turn off your furnace

Turning off your furnace before beginning the filter changing procedure is perhaps the greatest and most recommended safety precaution to take. Be sure to properly turn off the mains leading to the HVAC unit to prevent it from turning on while you are changing the filter. Additionally, be sure to turn the thermostat to the ‘off’ option before proceeding to make the filter fitting.

1. Find and locate your furnace filter

Depending on the model and type of HVAC unit you own, the furnace filter may be located in different areas. However, there are two recommended suggestions to help you locate the furnace filter.

1. It is advisable to refer to the manufacturer’s instruction which accompanied the HVAC system upon purchase to know both the filter size and filter location on the heating and cooling system.
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3. In the event you can not lay hands on the manufacturer’s instruction, most air filters are located either in the blower compartment of the furnace (accessible by removing the furnace cover), or built into the metal ductwork located before the blower fan.

However, some HVAC systems come with filters that can be hosed off or rinsed in the sink.

1. Determine the size of your filter

Check the manufacturer’s manual for the size of the air filter to buy. However, in case you do not have the manual readily, partially remove the existing filter and look for its dimensions which is usually printed on the cardboard filter frame. In the event such dimensions have been wiped off, use a measuring tape or ruler to measure the dimensions for height, width and thickness which usually comes in at about 16x25x4 inches.

1. Remove the existing (old) filter

Before removing the old filter, note the arrow on the filter frame showing the correct air flow channel. You could take a photograph of the old fitting before removing it as you will be required to fit the new furnace filter in the same way the old filter was to ensure proper functioning of the system.

1. Insert the new filter

After following the direction and replacing the old air filter with a new one in the correct order, replace the lid and turn the furnace to an ‘On’ position.