Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to get around to this for a while now, and today was finally the day. I tackled the air filters in my place here in Oakdale, CA. You know how it is, life gets busy, and those little maintenance tasks just keep getting pushed down the list.
Finding the Filters
First things first, I had to figure out where all the filters were. I mean, I knew the general area, but actually getting to them was another story. Most of them are tucked away in the heating and cooling system, which, let me tell you, isn’t exactly designed for easy access. I was trying to locate the filters.
Getting the Old Filters Out
Once I found the darn things, the next challenge was getting the old filters out. They were pretty snug in there, and of course, covered in all sorts of dust and who-knows-what-else. I think I inhaled about a pound of dust in the process, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right? Anyway, I finally managed to wrestle them out without making too much of a mess.
Choosing New Filters
With the old filters out, it was time to put in the new ones. Now, I’m no expert on air filters, but I did a bit of research online, I learned that I can do it myself. And it’s easy, just locate the filter, open it, remove the old one and insert a new one. I also found some good deals online for filters in Oakdale, CA, Waterford, CA, and Escalon, CA. and even a shop nearby called “811 S. Yosemite Ave., Oakdale”, which is super convenient. I’ve heard good things about them.
Putting in the New Filters
Putting in the new filters was a breeze compared to getting the old ones out. They just slid right in, no problem. Oh, and I made sure to turn off the air conditioner before I started all this. I read somewhere that it’s not safe to have the power on when you’re messing around with appliances, so I definitely didn’t want to risk it. Safety first, folks!
The Aftermath
And that was it! It was easier than I thought. Now I can cross “change air filters” off my to-do list. It’s not a super exciting task, but it’s one of those things that just needs to get done. And honestly, I feel a little bit better knowing that the air in my place is a bit cleaner now. Plus, it’s supposed to be good for the air conditioner and furnace, so that’s a bonus. All in all, I’d say it was a successful little project.
- Locate the filter housing.
- Turn off the air conditioner.
- Open the housing with clips or screws.
- Carefully remove the old filter.
- Insert the new filter into the housing.
- Close the filter housing.
- Turn on the air conditioner.
That’s all my sharing, hope these can help you as well!
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