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Modern heating systems are not usually troublesome. However, in those rare moments when a problem crops up, immediate repair becomes a necessity if you do not want your family to freeze. In most occasions, you can troubleshoot and rectify the problem yourself. Heating System Repair generally involves cleaning the filter.

Heating System Repair: Filter Maintenance

When the filters get clogged with debris, the system’s efficiency decreases and the parts begin wearing out faster. For proper heating system maintenance, you must first understand the type of filter installed in your system. There are three types of filters:

Permanent air screen – Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to clean this type of filter.

Disposable filters – Check this filter periodically and during the winter months, clean them on a monthly basis.

Pleated fabric filters – These are an inexpensive variety which helps in reducing dust and allergens. These too must be cleaned periodically.

To change and clean these filters, first turn off the unit and then follow these steps:

1. Look for the panel which conceals the blower. In some systems, this panel is marked as ‘filter’. To remove it, you have to either lift the panel off the hooks or unscrew it.ac-duct-repair Heating System heating-ac-repair heating-system-installation heating-system-repair Continue reading →