Tag: Home cooling

🌬️ How to Change Your Air Filter — A Simple DIY Guide

by SDEproSERVICES, posted in Handyman Tips

Keep Your Air Clean and Your AC Running Smoothly

Changing your HVAC air filter is one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain your home’s air quality and keep your system running efficiently — especially in Arizona, where your air conditioning system works overtime.

☀️ Arizona Heat Is No Joke

In Surprise, AZ, summer temperatures regularly soar above 110°F — and your AC is your best friend during those scorching months. A clogged or dirty filter can restrict airflow, making your unit work harder than it should.

If your filter isn’t clean, your system could:

  • Struggle to cool your home evenly
  • Use more electricity (raising your power bill)
  • Overheat or break down at the worst possible time

That’s why filter replacement isn’t just a “good idea” — it’s essential for summer survival.

🧼 Why It Matters

A clean air filter:

  • Improves indoor air quality by trapping dust, allergens, and pollutants
  • Helps your system run more efficiently and cool your home faster
  • Reduces wear and tear on your HVAC unit, potentially saving you money on repairs

🔁 How Often Should You Replace It?

  • Standard filters (1-inch thick): Every 30–60 days
  • High-efficiency filters: Every 90 days
  • Homes with pets, allergies, or heavy AC use: Check monthly

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Turn Off Your HVAC System
    Switch it off at the thermostat before replacing the filter.
  2. Locate the Filter
    Usually found in the return air duct or inside the air handler/blower compartment.
  3. Remove the Old Filter
    Slide it out and note the airflow arrow on the edge.
    🔽 The arrow should point toward the blower or furnace unit — in the direction the air flows NOT into the room.
  4. Insert the New Filter
    Make sure the new filter’s arrow matches the correct airflow direction.
  5. Secure and Restart
    Put the cover or grille back in place and turn your HVAC system back on.

🧠 Pro Tip

Write the replacement date on the filter frame. It’s a small habit that makes a big difference!

👷 Rather We Handle It?

No problem. If you’d prefer not to deal with ladders, filter sizes, or dusty vents, SDEproSERVICES offers basic HVAC filter replacement as part of our handyman service.