Category: Unit maintenance

Your electric furnace has one filter on the return side where the duct connects to the furnace. Replace the filter monthly no matter what they look like. This will keep the duct/furnace and A/C evaporator coil clean. Opt for the cheaper version when choosing a furnace filter as frequent replacement is more important than the […]

Your gas furnace has one 25x16x1″ filter on the return side where the duct connects to the furnace. Replace the filter monthly no matter what they look like. This will keep the duct/furnace and A/C evaporator coil clean. Opt for the cheaper version when choosing a furnace filter as frequent replacement is more important than […]

Keep an eye on the outside unit as time goes by. The coil face outside (fins behind the metal grate all around the unit) will get dirty with dust and leaves with time. Just wash the coil face out with a hose. All the debris will fall to the bottom and wash out. Once you […]

For safety reasons make sure the HRV is turned off and unplugged when performing any maintenance.Your HRV has 2 filters and 1 big “HRV” core. Maintenance includes vacuuming the 2 small filters and rinsing them under running water every 3 months. Please only reinsert the filters once fully air dried.The main core needs to be […]