Where is the filter on my inside AC unit?

Where is the filter on my inside AC unit?

The filter usually fits in a slot on the air return side of the unit. These systems are usually found in smaller basements or crawl spaces where space is limited. The filter typically slides into a slot above or below the HVAC unit.

How do you clean the inside of an AC unit?

How to Clean Your AC Unit Inside

1. Turn Off the Power to the Air Conditioner.
2. Open Up the AC Unit.
3. Clean the Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils.
4. Clean the AC Drain Pan.
5. Clear the Air Conditioner Drain If It Is Plugged.
6. Close the AC Access Panel.
7. Disconnect and Remove AC Grille.
8. Remove Debris in Air Conditioner.

How can I hide my air conditioner outside?

21 Ways You Can Hide Your Air Conditioner Unit Outside

1. Build a Wooden Cover.
2. Get Creative With an AC House.
3. Hide It Behind the Bushes.
4. Make a Box With a Door.
5. Stack Planter Boxes in Front of the Unit.
6. Place the Outdoor Unit Inside Aluminum Slats.
7. Grow Vines Around Outdoor AC Unit.
8. Create a Shed.

Where is the filter on my AC system?

Return vent with grate in place (on the left) and open return vent without the grate where you can see the filter and ductwork (on the right) 2. Air handler: This is the indoor part of your AC system, where your home’s air is actually cooled.

Do you have to take cover off air conditioner?

The outside cover, or case, protects all of the internal working parts of the air conditioner. The front cover may or may not have securing screws, depending on the manufacturer. The outside cover, however, attaches relatively the same. Remove the cover of your air conditioner.

What to do if you can’t find your air conditioner filters?

If you can’t find your air conditioner system filters (there may be more than one air filter) here are some places to look. After reviewing this list of air filter locations, if you still cannot find your heating or air conditioning system air filter read our detailed instructions on how to find air filters which follows just after this list.

Can a HVAC air filter be installed within a Return Vent cover?

(HVAC air filters aren’t always installed within the return vent covers as we found in this particular home, by the way. They can very commonly be installed within your furnace as well, making this part of my particular installation irrelevant in some cases – but it’s still worth pointing out here.)