Seattle Homeowners: When Was the Last Time You Changed Your Furnace Filter?

We are in the home stretch of the winter season, but we still have a few more weeks of the cold temperatures. After a long winter, your furnace has probably gotten a pretty good workout. Your wallet has probably been stretched as well with heating costs. Did you know your furnace filters may be costing you more money on your electric bill than you really need to be paying? It is time to give your furnace filters a little inspection. You will find new filters at Greenwood Hardware.

To inspect your filters, follow these steps.

1. Remove the cover of your furnace. This is typically fairly easy and does not require a screwdriver or other tools.
2. The filter is usually on the side—the area may be labeled. Furnace models vary on filter location. You may need to use a screwdriver to open a door area where the blower motor is located.
3. Remove the filter and hold it up to the light. Is it easy to see the light or is the light blocked? If you can’t see the light or the light is dim through the filter, it is time to change it out. If you have the foam type filters, you can use a vacuum to remove the dust.
4. If you need to replace the filter, look at the cardboard frame to see what type and style of filter you will need.
5. Insert the new filter into the proper area. Some filters will have directional arrows indicating which way you need to place the filter.
6. Put the cover back on and that’s it!

Changing a filter is super easy and can make your furnace run more efficiently, which will save you money. Head into Greenwood Hardware to pick up your new furnace filter! Come on in, or contact us today.