If you have a Payne furnace then there are some guidelines that you should follow before changing or replacing your Payne furnace filter. The first thing to know is that you need to check your furnace filter every four weeks. This will help ensure that the filter is not getting overly dirty which will will impact the efficiency with which your furnace operates. It is also imperative to check the user manual that came with your Payne furnace in order to determine what type and what size of Payne furnace filters are specified there. Using the wrong type of filter can have detrimental effects on your furnace. If it is too small it will allow dust to enter which will build up on your furnace parts and as a result cause them to break down.
Generally speaking a Payne furnace houses its filters on the side or on the bottom of the furnace. There is usually a cabinet or rack that you need to open in order to check the filter each month. When checking your filter in order to determine if they need to be cleaned or replaced, it is very important to disconnect the furnace from its electrical source. Once you’ve done that, remove the filter and check to see if it is damaged in any way. If it is ripped, replace it with a new filter. If it is dirty, and you have a washable type of Payne furnace filter, then you can rinse it in the sink or outside with a hose. It is important to remember that your furnace filter should be completely dry when you put it back in your furnace. If it is wet, mold and mildew can develop which will be blown out of the furnace into the air in your home.
Changing your Payne furnace filters is a job that anyone can do. There is no point in spending the money and hiring a handyman to do this job since any person is perfectly capable of doing it themselves.
