For best results, plan to clean your home's air filters about once a month and replace them about every six months. Be sure to check the manufacturer's instructions to determine the best way to clean ...

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Q: I turned on my furnace for the first time this year, and it made the whole house smell musty. I checked the filter and found it caked with dust, so I replaced it with a new filter, and the indoor ...

They’re so unglamorous that they’re often forgotten, but furnace filters can affect your quality of life. It’s likely many of us simply accept they deserve infrequent attention. Others may completely ...

When you want to keep your home's heating and cooling system running smoothly, one of the best steps you can take is cleaning ...

Home is meant to be a refuge, the place where we relax and feel safe from the outside world (and play video games). Your house or apartment keeps the sun and rain from making you miserable, keeps you ...

Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...

Even in the warmer months of the year, you should regularly monitor your furnace filter's condition -- and replace it as needed -- to keep your family safe and your furnace in good working condition.