Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

HVAC Filter Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for filter replacement of air conditioning. This replacement is needed to allow proper airflow while preventing particles from leaving the vent. I purchased the filter in Home Depot. Make sure to know the dimensions of the vent opening as there are filters with different dimensions. Additionally, there are 5 categories of filters and are rated by how effective they are. I bought a filter with a score of 9 out of 10 so choose one that meets your budget.

What you need

  1. HVAC Filter Replacement, Filter: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Observe your air conditioning vent. If the filter appears to be dirty or damaged, then it is time to change it.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  2. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws on the vent cover. There should be a minimum of 4 screws in each corner of the vent.

    • The screws in this vent are phillips hex head screws that are 1 3/4 in. long.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  3. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Grab a screwdriver with a hex head attachment to remove the screws. Grab the screwdriver and place it on the head of the screw. Twist in a counterclockwise motion until the screw is removed. Repeat for every screw.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  4. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the vent cover to access the ventilation filter.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  6. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Optional: Put on a latex glove on the hand that you will use to remove the filter.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  7. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the filter carefully.

    • Make sure to remove it slowly so that the dust does not come of it.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  8. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Dispose of the old filter in a waste bin.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  9. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Buy a Honeywell Air Filter from Home Depot and make sure to buy the filter with the correct dimensions.

    • The dimensions for filters will vary depending on the dimensions of the vent.

    • In this case, my vent was 14x25x1 and thus needed a filter with the same dimensions.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  10. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Place the new filter into the vent opening. Make sure that it is facing the right direction.

    • There will be an arrow on the side of the filter showing which way to place it.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  11. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Place vent cover.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  12. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the same screws that were taken out at Step 3 and use them to secure the vent cover.

    • Place the screwdriver on the head of the screw and twist in a clockwise motion until screw is secure.

    • Repeat for every screw.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

  13. HVAC Filter Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Turn on your air conditioner to make sure the filter does not move.

    • If the filter does not move, then you have successfully replaced the filter of your air conditioner.

    Edit
    Ask FixBot

    Add Comment

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

2 other people completed this guide.

Author

with 1 other contributor

Anthony Estevez

Member since: 10/20/23

67 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Badges: 7

+4 more badges

Team

CSU Los Angeles, Team 2-1, Briggs Fall 2023 Member of CSU Los Angeles, Team 2-1, Briggs Fall 2023

CSULA-BRIGGS-F23S2G1

5 Members

5 Guides authored

0 Guide Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 2

Past 7 Days: 14

Past 30 Days: 74

All Time: 846