i have to special order my filters because they are a weird size. i'm currently waiting on them to come in. right now though, my filter is filthy. does anyone know of anything i can do until they come in (could take about a week)? could i take the filter out?
2007-02-11 09:15:02 · 4 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you may be able to buy a furnace filter that has to be cut to size. It has no borders on it and cuts easily with a pair of scissors. Try a home improvement store. It basically just comes in a "sheet"
2007-02-11 09:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are the risks of no filter / clogged filter:
- AC coil will clog with dirt - no heating, no cooling, increased expense
- Blower motor can self destruct due to overheating.
Alternatives:
- Buy more than one set of filters at a time (duh)
- Buy a good quality larger filter (pleated paper rather than just the fiberglass which filters nothing) and cut it down to size. Re-tape the cut sides with duct tape to put the cardboard edges back in place and prevent leakage. Replace filthy filter with temporary filter.
2007-02-11 09:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not take the filter out and leave it out. It will clog up your system! You could try vacuming the filter and putting it back in.
2007-02-11 09:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by perplexed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vacuum it
2007-02-11 09:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋