If you just bought your first house—congrats! You’ve leveled up to responsible adulting (whether you feel like one or not).
But here’s the deal: owning a home means maintaining it. And if you’re ignoring your HVAC filter… you’re basically asking your AC to run a Tough Mudder every day.
🚨 First-Time Homeowner Tip: Check. Your. Filter.
I can’t count how many calls I get from new homeowners wondering why their “brand new system” is acting up. 80% of the time? The filter hasn’t been changed since Lizzo dropped Truth Hurts.
Here’s what you need to know—short and sweet:
- 🔁 Change it every 30–90 days. Got pets? Cranky allergies? You’re in the 30-day club.
- 📏 Size matters. Look at the old one before you buy. It’s written on the side like a secret code. Example: 16x25x1.
- 💨 Buy quality, not just quantity. MERV 8 or MERV 11 is a solid start. Don't go full MERV 16 unless your system was built for NASA.
🛒 Riley Recommends:
Save yourself time and subscribe for replacements—future you will be grateful.
- MERV 11 Filters – Good balance of airflow and filtration
- Air Filter Subscriptions – Set it and forget it
- Smart Thermostat – For the forgetful Millennials and Gen Z-ers among us
🎶 Quick Playlist for Filter Swapping Vibes:
Because everything’s better with music.
- No Scrubs – TLC (because you don’t want a scrub air filter)
- B.O.B – Outkast (blast it while you do the thing)
- As It Was – Harry Styles (nostalgia + modern = perfect balance)
You don’t need to know how to rebuild a compressor to take care of your HVAC system. Start with the filter. It’s the avocado toast of HVAC maintenance—simple, overlooked, and totally worth it.
— Riley
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