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How often should I replace my furnace filter?

Once a month
49%
Once every 3 months
33%
Once every 6 months
4%
Once a year
7%
Once every 2 years
1%
Unsure
3%
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Question: How often should I replace my furnace filter?
Top Answer (49% of 65 votes): Once a month.

Answer: Once a month
Explanation: This is based off of the location of your return, if you have pets or allergies. Cleanliness in air quality is key to your overall health.
Madrid's Property Services
Answer: Once every 6 months
Explanation: I say 6 months but it's usually a year
Thunder Struck Handyman LLC
Answer: Once every 3 months
Explanation: The disposable cheaper filter (EZ flow brand), 1-2 months. 3M filter, 2-3 months. Non disposable washable – wash every month.
GrassHoppers Lawn Enforcement LLC
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Answer: Once a month
Explanation: To insure a long life on unit it needs to have proper intake air. A dirty filter restricts air and performance from system.
Kair
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: Every time you get a utility bill change you filter.
Arizona's Best Heating & AC, Inc.
Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Like A/C filters,when they get dirty. The time in use and climate will be the determining factor.
G&J Carpentery Services
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Answer: Once a month
Explanation: This really depends upon your home, the type of filter you use and how much traffic (people and pets)come through your home.
Master Building Inspectors
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: cleaner the more particles it will trap
Black Dirt Services LLC
Answer: Once every 3 months
Explanation: Check with your furnace manufacturer
MSA CONTRACTORS LLC
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Answer: Once a month
Explanation: Buy throw away filters and replace monthly. You will extend the life of your hvac system.
Rightway Residential Home Inspections
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: It all depends on the season if u have A/C to many factors
Markley mowing n more
Answer: Once a year
Explanation: Replacing filters at least once a year helps with dust and particles in the air to prevent breathing issues.
Timberworx Tree and Landscaping
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Answer: Once a month
Explanation: Keeping your furnace filter clean optimizes its performance.
Spire Home Inspection
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: depending on recommendations and usage
chesapeake bay landscaping
Answer: Once every 3 months
Explanation: depends on your air quality
Thomas Property Services
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Answer: Once a month
Explanation: I would say definitely once a month unless the filter itself says otherwise.
JKM Home Inspections
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: This is based on a monthly filter that needs to be changed monthly. But, there are filters that can last longer than a month...and some filters are washable and do not need to be replaced.
NEXT GERERATION SERVICES
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: A basic 1" air filter should be replaced every 30 days for top performance and efficiency. Some media ( 5" ) filters can last upto a year depending on the climate.
Dr Heat & Cool Comfort Experts
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Answer: Once every 3 months
Explanation: Once to every three months is recommended
Higher Standards Property Solutions LLC
Answer: Once a year
Explanation: This would be a minimum. You may need to replace more often.
Kohler Heating and Air Conditioning
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