First time Texas homeowner here to back up your point. My wife and I got our first home back in 2020. The home inspector told us the HVAC system "just needs a little freon." Once we started getting to triple digit temps, the system struggled to keep the house at 76°F. I remembered what the home inspector said, so I called an HVAC company and checked out the air handler to see what size filter it needed. What I found was disgusting. The filter was nailed in place, wet, moldy, and the air handler clearly had DIY work done with colors of duct tape that I didn't even know existed. Long story short, we got a new 5 ton Trane system installed, the previous Trane air handler, and the Goodman condenser unit we're FUBAR, and used R22 which is no longer readily available.
@@atgn-0088 thank you for commenting! I hate that happened to you and it sounds like the inspector really should have pointed to more things to cue you in that there was a bigger problem. The filter is so small but such a key component to the functionality of the whole system!
@@commanderowenThat is a return duct. The air is getting sucked through that filter and going back to the ac unit to get cooled and then gets sent to the supply vents
Well he also paused because the correct way to maintain that unit would be to get a shop vac and vacuum that out and wipe it down with some antimicrobial cleaner and do it right. He realized the maintenance guys before him had never done it right which was obvious.
Not only are they breathing nasty filthy air, but also wasting more energy by the restriction of airflow and possibly damaging the system. Filters are super cheap and easy to change, I can’t imagine how that person’s toilet must look like.
@@ANewEvilRising your easiest solution is if the size is listed on the filter. If not, MOST filters are 1 inch wide. you'll just need to use a tape measure to get the length and width.
I'm having a debate with my brother on proper installation he installs it metal frame down and I do it metal up which leaves the filter sitting in the frame of the grille 😂
What's so weird Is that I just changed my filter and when I just want to check and make sure it was pointing the right direction. It was bowing when I looked at it. Even though it's brand new, so what does it mean when it's bowing? And it's brand new, does that mean I have to sick of a filter in there. I have the dust and allergen one, but it seems like it's not letting enough. Air flow through even though it's clean. Thank you
Being pulled in is not limiting air flow. The lint is limiting air flow and causing decreased air flow. that makes the filter bow inward.
My momma taught us, 'pay your bill then change your filter'.
you have a very wise momma!
First time Texas homeowner here to back up your point.
My wife and I got our first home back in 2020. The home inspector told us the HVAC system "just needs a little freon."
Once we started getting to triple digit temps, the system struggled to keep the house at 76°F.
I remembered what the home inspector said, so I called an HVAC company and checked out the air handler to see what size filter it needed. What I found was disgusting.
The filter was nailed in place, wet, moldy, and the air handler clearly had DIY work done with colors of duct tape that I didn't even know existed.
Long story short, we got a new 5 ton Trane system installed, the previous Trane air handler, and the Goodman condenser unit we're FUBAR, and used R22 which is no longer readily available.
@@atgn-0088 thank you for commenting! I hate that happened to you and it sounds like the inspector really should have pointed to more things to cue you in that there was a bigger problem. The filter is so small but such a key component to the functionality of the whole system!
Filter is backwards too. Those reinforcing strips go on the back to prevent it from caving in like that. There’s an arrow for air flow direction.
Correct!!
Wait I’m confused, shouldn’t the air flow arrow be pointing towards the inside of the house? Why towards the inside of the unit
@@commanderowenarrow is pointing to direction of air flow.
@@commanderowenThat is a return duct. The air is getting sucked through that filter and going back to the ac unit to get cooled and then gets sent to the supply vents
@@matthewquery correct
As he pulls it back he pauses and in his head he says, oh my god, gross.
😂 I caught that too! 😂
Well he also paused because the correct way to maintain that unit would be to get a shop vac and vacuum that out and wipe it down with some antimicrobial cleaner and do it right. He realized the maintenance guys before him had never done it right which was obvious.
Wow 😂
@@thunghiem8270 yeah!
Not only are they breathing nasty filthy air, but also wasting more energy by the restriction of airflow and possibly damaging the system. Filters are super cheap and easy to change, I can’t imagine how that person’s toilet must look like.
HAHA yeah, it was a fun house. It's very simple to get on a filter shipment program OR just set a reminder on your phone!
@@FreedomHomeServicesLLC how do i know what right size i need to get?
@@FreedomHomeServicesLLCsay if i were to go to home depot
@@ANewEvilRising your easiest solution is if the size is listed on the filter. If not, MOST filters are 1 inch wide. you'll just need to use a tape measure to get the length and width.
Or look at the filter size once you remove it from the unit
That filter was installed backwards
They probably flipped in around when it got dirty on one side LOL
I'm having a debate with my brother on proper installation he installs it metal frame down and I do it metal up which leaves the filter sitting in the frame of the grille 😂
It is a correct installation. Airflow should be pulling the media away from a glue filter, but pushing the media into a metal-backed filter… usually.
So what was the "tip?"
That system is in of total cleaning, duct, unit itself, WOW what a neglected system
Indeed!
We swap ours out on the 1st of each month
That’s a great strategy!
@@FreedomHomeServicesLLC
Then I remember. Lol
Could cause a freeze up if ur already low on reefer aswell
good point and definitely true.
What's so weird Is that I just changed my filter and when I just want to check and make sure it was pointing the right direction. It was bowing when I looked at it. Even though it's brand new, so what does it mean when it's bowing? And it's brand new, does that mean I have to sick of a filter in there. I have the dust and allergen one, but it seems like it's not letting enough. Air flow through even though it's clean. Thank you
Slight bowing is normal, especially if you bought a more expensive filter.
Higher MERV rating may be ?
Or return air grill size is smaller than required?
Tip turn system off first
It must nice being Mr. Perfect.
Agreed. Best tip ever.
@@FreedomHomeServicesLLC lmao
It doesn't make a difference
They say that but
The arrow which way i heard 4 different answers and 3 video’s does not say ?
The arrow points in the direction of the air flow...which is going into the wall.
Towards the blower
Damn dude change it
We definitely recommended that to our client!
First comment should have been that the filter was installed backwards
thanks for the comment, but it's a moot point, which is why it wasn't mentioned. a clean backwards filter is better than a dirty filter any day.
😲That is insane, never imagined a filter could be that dirty.
LOL-mine was worse after I went 43 months living in my first home without realizing that filters were a thing 😏.
My parents was completely black years after not changing it
@@vinista256it’s not a flex
@@ameerkasana7319 nor was it intended to be. The purpose of my life is to serve as a warning to others 😜.
oh wow @vinista256
Holy shoot that is plugo bugo
Yes it is!
@@FreedomHomeServicesLLC so was the air filter facing the right way?
@@gottgaame No! The metal mesh on the filter is supposed to be on the back end.
But u put it back‼️ ya✔️... Read more
It’s a home inspection, we aren’t there to provide maintenance.
Mine totally collapses every time as if it’s cheap! Something’s WRONG!
Did you install it the right way?
you may not have the right filter - make sure it has a frame around it.
Gross
yeah...for real!
Here is another tip: turn off the AC before changing out filters.
This video is so lame. Wanted to know which way the arrow was supposed to go. Guy didn’t even replace that dirty filter.
Thanks for your comment, Karen!
Turn that unit off before you pull that filter out, next time.
just for demonstration purposes!