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How to Change a Dirty Furnace Filter

Changing a furnace filter regularly will improve your heating in the winter and your air conditioning in the summer.
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 ...
A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...
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 ...