Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...
A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...
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How to Change a Dirty Furnace Filter

If you’re thinking you only have to change your furnace filter once a year, you may be shortening the life of your furnace.
Winter is still upon us here in Indy and it’s getting colder (and more unpredictable) every day. That’s why you need to make sure your furnace filter is clean, so when you need to turn up the heat you ...
You do know you are supposed to change your furnace filter don’t you? Let me back up a step. You do know your furnace has a filter that needs regular maintenance, right? Never fear - you are not alone ...
Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...
Quality furnace filters eliminate allergens like dust, dirt, pet dander and mold from the air. Upgrading the filters in your home might keep your sneezing in check. However, it’s important to do your ...
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There's nothing better than feeling that first blast of warm air when you finally give in and crank up the furnace because of the chilly winter weather. That cozy feeling should also remind you that ...
A common question many people ask the Any Hours Services technicians is, "how often should I change my furnace filter?" The short answer is, when it’s dirty, however everyone’s house is a little ...