If anybody ever wonders down the isle where the furnace filters are located especially if they have never gone there before it can be a bit overwhelming to be sure. There is an extremely extensive selection of shapes sizes and types of filters to choose from. I get the 90 day variety that are of a hire quality and it only costs just over $20 per year. Mine takes 2 at a time and they only need changed every 90 days which lasts through the winter. Right now it is so hot that it's a bit hard to believe that the thing will need to be started up again in a few months, we just can't win. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Boyce, Ray To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 11:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How to Clean or Replace Your furnace Filter
Hi Has it been more than a month since you ventured into your furnace's filter area? Then it's probably time to clean or replace this dust and dirt catcher to prevent you from sneezing your way into winter mornings. A clean filter maximizes your furnace's efficiency and longevity-- and minimizes your energy bills. Steps: 1. If the floor or area near the furnace is a dust-bunny breeding area, vacuum or sweep prior to replacing the filter. 2. Locate the service panel, usually on the furnace's lower front or side. 3. Turn off the furnace, then gently pop open or pull down the panel door with your hands; tools usually aren't needed. 4. Locate the filter--a framed-mesh rectangular screen inserted either horizontally or vertically near the intake-outtake blower. 5. Slide the filter screen out (see A). (Image 1) 6. Check for brown, dusty buildup on the mesh screen (or a screen you're unable to see through). 7. If you have a reusable plastic-frame or metal-frame filter, use a hose to rinse away the dust particles on the screen in the backyard or driveway (see B). Let it dry, then return it to the furnace. (Image 2) 8. If you have a disposable cardboard-frame filter, write down the size, then throw it away. Buy a new furnace filter of the same size (available at hardware and home supply stores). Overall Tips: If someone in your home has allergies, you may want to consider an allergenic reduction filter. To keep the air in your home healthy, replace your furnace filter monthly during chilly months and at least once a season. Overall Warnings: Be sure you turn off the furnace before opening the front panel. Do not use the furnace until a clean filter is installed. ********************************************************************** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ********************************************************************** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
