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@jatinpandya4732 Ай бұрын

Thanks, I like the filter box idea which holds the filter in place properly without being sucked in to the blower. Can filter box be retrofitted on old bottom feed furnaces? Where to get the filter boxes from?

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

Hi Jatinpandya, Really just depends on the situation , If you added this under a unit , My mind says you would have to cut off the supply vent above same thickness your adding to bottom to make it work , if that makes sense !!! In my mind , this is better to do if you’re getting a new unit to request before you get new unit !!! They are under $50 I believe for one in video Hope this helps in some way , Dustin

@JMaxwell1000 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video on a difficult topic. There are at least 20 youtube videos out there from HVAC specialists warning customers NEVER to buy MERV 13 filters because they will destroy the HVAC system. Is that true?

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

Hi JMaxwell , Thank you !!! So , to answer your question It won’t destroy your a/c unit But the higher grade merv rating , the more your unit has to struggle to pull air threw it !!! Which can result in replacing the fan motor in the air handler much faster than if you uses say a merv 4 . Now I tell my homeowners , if you have allergies, your going to get the lowest filter merv you can tolerate ( example : maybe you have low allergies, and can tolerate a merv 6 or 7 That’s what you should get , Now some people have to get a higher grade , say merv 13 , cause that’s what you need to make it through the day in the house without suffering , that’s what you have to do !!! *Some people need the blue light beams put in ( tons of brands & not cheap ) But that’s what they need !!! If no one in your home has allergies ( than you should be aiming for lower merv & change once a month ) ( higher merv equals higher energy bills also - because it has to use more energy to pull air through unit ) I hope that really helps you !!! Dustin

@beverlytung2673 Ай бұрын

where can i buy this? the water level sensor for the drain pan

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

Hi Beverly, Amazon sells it , Let me see if I can find & include link here for you Give me a few minutes Thanks Dustin

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

www.build.com/product/summary/1965490?uid=4650725&jmtest=gg-gbav2_4650725&srsltid=AfmBOop9c7K0WIVx321lfpRPbWHAqihiw_BkZTbSac20KTA5kTP0HxtznDk&gQT=1

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

www.supplyhouse.com/RCT-Technologies-AG-3150E-Electronic-Water-Sensing-System-for-Secondary-Drains?srsltid=AfmBOorovD55z7s-6THuM4YBgPDLrDmh6PA7EFjKGlMdM3qQwHI1ofYWOFw&gQT=1

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

www.ferguson.com/product/_/R-3879070?srsltid=AfmBOopYVrWv2df8sXCBkkgjPn30Fl1ojOdE5ODNvxQcuSCbdcnseV60kYA&region_id=100012200&gQT=1

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

Ok Beverly , Here’s 3 options for purchasing them!!! Hope that helps you :) Dustin

@marialuisamyaing5 Ай бұрын

Very well said and easy to understand. Thank you

@dustinshomesolutions Ай бұрын

Thank you Maria , Appreciate that !!!

@leoruano3286 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so mush, I had to pay $450 for this issue before on a rental property, now i had the same issue on my personal house, so is good fixed now thanks to your video, I appeciate your help.

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

Leo , that’s awesome to hear !!! Appreciate your feedback , really glad you tackled it & saved $$$ Thanks Dustin

@makaiokalahama 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Appreciate it !!! Dustin

@thriftshopinvestor 3 ай бұрын

Thank you brother. AC is running fine

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

Your Most Welcome Thriftshopinvestor !!!

@lauriewalsh29 3 ай бұрын

first one I've seen that actually explained it to this novice.. and made me "GET" the point. thank you!!

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

Laurie , You are Certainly Welcome !!!

@billrilea 3 ай бұрын

what is a good replacement for the Insulation that is on the little door that you lift to access the filter? Notice how that gets nasty.

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

That’s a Great ? , I need to ask some of my A/c tech friends & see if there’s a better material you can use , I will get back to you as soon as I get a answer , Thanks Dustin

@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

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@dustinshomesolutions 3 ай бұрын

Hope this helps you!!!

@lgrunke 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!! I was able to "fix" my AC in 5 minutes!

@dustinshomesolutions 4 ай бұрын

Your Welcome !!! Please Subscribe for more videos to come , TY

@sensualExoticangel31 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, the steps were clear 🤗

@dustinshomesolutions 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@nasman7492 5 ай бұрын

Mine has 2 racks also.What was the reason to put it on the bottom one not the top?

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hi Nasman, The reason is , cause once the filter gets dirty ( it can get sucked up in coil area ) And can cause coil to freeze - cause it’s not getting the air it needs to move the cold So putting on bottom gives you some space between filter & coil area ( if filters dirty ) It goes around filter !!! I hope that was helpful !!! Dustin

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

❌❌❌I Always Get Asked Where I Buy My Filters - Well I Went Yesterday Morning & Bought 12 A/C Air Handler “Filtrete 300” air filters ( A Years Worth ) for ✅$50 Total @ Lowe’s 🔵!!! ❌❌❌It’s always good to buy these filters in bulk … This is the perfect kind of filter for Most A/C units ( just see if they have your size ) They do have many filters , 1 Filter that’s made for allergies etc ( cost $22 for 1 filter ) If you need this than get it ( but I always recommend to buy in bulk & save ) 🔵If This Was Helpful , Please “Like” Everything that was helpful Please “Follow Me” for more content on helping with your home maintenance 🔵🔵If You Get Your A better Deal on Filters Somewhere Else For a Great Price ( Please put it In comments - and a pic of it please - Thanks in Advance Dustin

@angelfontanez1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Angel , YW

@JimParker-k7k 5 ай бұрын

Awesome fix, thank you so much! Heat wave outside and it will be cooooool tonight thanks to you!

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Jim Parker , YW

@BlueFlyer21 5 ай бұрын

That helps , thanks :)

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Your Welcome !!!

@supercycle9557 5 ай бұрын

I forgot which way to put the arrow so I am here thank you 😂

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Supercycle , 😂😂😂

@supercycle9557 5 ай бұрын

You’re from Florida ? Must be way different operating than Winnipeg. We change filters quarterly here on our rooftop air handlers and even in suite filters are only once a year since we run a/c only for the summer months

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hey Supercycle , Yes , Orlando , Florida For Residential ( once a month ) It’s summer/hot here 11 out of 12 months A/c is 60% of electricity bills here !!! Anything we can do for efficiency helps !!!

@memember8447 5 ай бұрын

the handler is in my garage and has a filter box like your video. i also have a return on a wall in my living room that has a filter. do i need to use both filters? my hvac guy said only use the filter box on the handler. leave the filter off on the one in the house

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hey Memember , You only have to use 1 , Is the filter box on the handler a standard size ( ex: 20x 20x1)? Or a weird size ???

@memember8447 5 ай бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions The filter box on the handler is 16x20x1 for a Rheem 2.5 Ton, 2 stage, 15.2 SEER2, 1200 sq ft home. the filter in the living room is 18x20x1. Also can I use the electromagnetized aluminum washable filter rather than the disposable paper filters?

@memember8447 5 ай бұрын

*electrostatic

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@memember8447 Yes on electrostatic filters !! ( As long as you can’t see right through it ) And clean it every month!!! The 16x20x1 filter is standard ( more reasonable to buy -if buying filters ) HD & Lowe’s sells in Pack of 3 for very reasonable $) Hope that helps

@andycummick6332 6 ай бұрын

Just to be clear, should the red light be on or off if the sensor is working properly?

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hey Andy, It should be not lit when it isn’t detecting a water back up !!! When it detects water on sensor , it lites up red !!! *Sometimes this happens where there can be a false reading !!!( where a piece a sludge or a drip of water hits both sensors inside & trips it ) Hope that helped answer your ? Thanks Dustin

@andycummick6332 6 ай бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions Thank you for your response, really appreciate it.

@rickytb15 6 ай бұрын

I dry mine and even doing that appears the red light. If i disconnect the cables light dissapear. But with just connect it back appears. Can be that the sensor is damage? Because is totally dry.

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hey Ricky , Great ? There is a 5-10 min delay !!! And if after 10 mins it does shut off red light ( unplug over night ) but make sure drain line won’t back up - aka Shopvac if needed from outside !!! Now outside that yes those sensor white wires are brittle & do sometimes break - And will need to be replaced if that is indeed broken !!! Hope that helps !!!

@rickytb15 6 ай бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thanks!!

@shantall_sharee 6 ай бұрын

Ive been putting my air filter in wrong for soooooo many months . I even saw my maintenance man put it in which is the wrong direction now that i see this video smh

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Shantall , No worries, You Don’t Know , What you don’t know , I’m trying to educate homeowners & renters how to keep their maintenance cost down ( especially during these times ) Trust me not All Maintenance Guys Know What they are Doing !!! Glad it was helpful !! Thank you for commenting !! Dustin

@BronzeGirl 6 ай бұрын

My friend told me to change when I get new electric bill

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hey BronzeGirl, That definitely works !!! Don’t forget to add 2-4 cups of vinegar To drain line also !!! This will save you from the drain line backing up !!! Thanks for commenting Dustin

@newkirk7591 6 ай бұрын

how often should the filters for the air vents be changed, also monthly?

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hello NewKirk , I’m curious How many filters do you have??? If “1” just once a month, If multiple, (like 3-4) maybe every 3 months!!! Just depends on how many people / animals in the home !!! I have homeowners that only in there homes here one week every couple months ( the filter doesn’t get dirty at all ) But than I have homeowners that have a dog & cat , 4 people living there , filter gets dirty way quicker !!! And should be changed more often!!! Hope that helps !!!

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

For Everyone else ( Most People Just Have 1 Filter in AirHandler unit ) But some different home types around the country might have filters on walls or ceilings ( I’ve seen 3-4 filters on ceilings - smaller ones - in our neighborhood- there’s home styles that have this ) It’s stinks for homeowners because you have to get on a ladder & chage them etc . Hope that helps !!!

@stephenvanroekel6126 7 ай бұрын

Florida power and light just came out to do an energy assessment for me. They said I needed a larger AC return box because it was too small for the size of my air conditioning unit. So I'm going to retrofit that to make it fit the unit but currently my AC filter is on the wall return grille. When I put a new box on he told me to put the AC filter just under the coils and air handler. Is that the best place for the filter? I also heard that the best place for the filter is where I have it located right now on the wall in the grill and I just want to make sure that I'm not doing that wrong. Tyia

@dustinshomesolutions 7 ай бұрын

Hi Steven, There’s always multiple ways to do something I don’t think it really matters whether it’s in the side or right underneath as long as it’s filtering the air before it goes to the coil !!! Hope that helps

@williamkterrell 8 ай бұрын

Nice video, thanks for sharing.

@dustinshomesolutions 7 ай бұрын

Thanks You !!!

@familytabrizi76 9 ай бұрын

Go to the point,.

@asraharrison Жыл бұрын

DUDE! Nice to see you kicking some ass! Love your content! Can't wait to see more!

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy !!! Appreciate it !!!!! More videos coming shortly !!! Also just got on instagram!!! Follow me on All my social media platforms !!! Here’s the link linktr.ee/dustinshomesolutions?

@chamer84 Жыл бұрын

We are on the second floor of an apartment and recently had this happen. Thermostat shutoff and it was the water sensor. Tech said there was a clog and he cleaned it quickly. We are having concerns in the aftermath of it being fixed with the air quality though. Both of us feeling quite poorly and suspecting the air quality. Although no water got on the floor and the shutdown was resolved 1-2 days later, is there any possibility that whatever contributed to that clog could have mold etc being circulated through the system?

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Chamer84 , Great ? But not likely , it’s in drain line , Here in Florida cause the a/c pretty much runs all year round We have a lot of drain lines back up … start putting vinegar down once a month ( 2 cups ) to eat away sludge & prevent sludge build up … hope this helps !!!

@user-tr5ki2sl2d Жыл бұрын

If you find junk in the sensor line can you blow it out with C02? Thanks

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hi , Some people do blow out drain lines with CO2 !!! I used to when I lived up north !!! Just make sure you do it from inside 2 outside ( might need a rag - to prevent air /water/ sludge going back into unit or sensor - causing a false reading !!!) ( its probably wise to have Shopvac going outside so sludge goes into it - we once did it down here in Florida without shopvac - Sludge spit all Over neighbor’s house ( we definitely learned our lesson ) !!! Hope that helps !!!

@MassGainingGuy Жыл бұрын

What if I don't have a a/c filter cover door? Will that affect the performance?

@dustinshomesolutions 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for delay Just seeing this , My gut saying that some of the air will go above the filter And overtime will get into the coils it’s best probably to have a cover door or make something to block it after you put the filter in. Hope that helps you.

@danielbennett7928 Жыл бұрын

@ 2:18 you said there is two levels is it okay to use either level I have a metal washable filter Id like to use but it only fits at the top level.

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel , It’s perfectly all right to put it on the top rack. The reason I say put it on the bottom rack is to make sure that you change it each month ( your case - clean it ) if it’s not changed/cleaned and it’s on the top rack it could suffocate the unit and cause unit to freeze… I hope that helps… Daniel, I have a question for you… Your washable filter, Can you see directly through it or can you see a silhouette through it?

@danielbennett7928 Жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thanks. You can not see directly through it. In fact im concerned it may be too dense but we do have allergy issues in our home.

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Daniel I totally understand , Listen to the air handler unit when it’s running to hear if it is struggling , if not , you will be ok , just make sure once a month your cleaning the washable filter , Hope that helps

@davidvaughan5164 Жыл бұрын

and where do you find $3.00 filters?

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Hi David , When I made this video , you could buy them at homedepot 3 filters for $9 , I’m sure the price has gone up , I was in Lowe’s yesterday & you can get 2 filters for $8 now , there’s many options , so Lowe’s & Home Depot has many filter options & prices … just want to get a filter that you can’t directly see through , just a silhouette through , hope this helps !!! Thanks Dustin

@Briznor Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Couldn't find any other videos with this sensor instead of a typical float valve. Do you think its possible for this sensor to go bad?

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Hi Briznor , Yes , the thin cord can break inside , especially if you don’t unhook black connection before twisting wires … Best to unhook black connection, than untwist to clean off sensor .. hope this helps !!! Also I believe you can buy the wire & sensor separately to save money

@Briznor Жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thanks for the quick reply, this absolutely helps. Do you know where to purchase the replacement sensor? I've definitely twisted it off without unplugging first before. Going to try and clean it now as you suggested

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Usually you can purchase it on Amazon ( look for options ) cause I think you can buy separate parts if worth it !!!

@Briznor Жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thank you for the info!

@gretterlaguna3449 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you for this video it was very helpful. Is it okay to put the filter in the upper level or is it better to put it in the button level?

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Hi Greeter , Ty for your ?, IMO It is better to leave on bottom rack ( my reasoning is , it buys you time if you forget to change filter by accident every month , because when it’s on top & gets dirty , it could suffocate airflow to coils & make them freeze … so bottom rack is way better …, Hope this helps answer your ? Thanks Dustin

@gretterlaguna3449 Жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions Thank you so much for your response and explanation!

@thickdickwad7736 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, ❤ this saved me from having to call maintenance ! I fixed it using your advice and suggestions! You are a live saver! 😅

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hi , And Thank you for your comment, Glad to be of help !!!!

@emaxxx13 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

My Pleasure

@fencerider1492 Жыл бұрын

Your vid is still helping haha. Where can I get a filter box like yours? A/C tech wants to charge me 250.00 to install one. Wondering If i can do it myself. 250 isn't bad though, but just wondering...

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Sorry for delay, Just seeing this for 1st time , The a/c company charged $20 off memory, but that was during brand new install when home was built … I’m sure it’s more after the fact , cause you have to retro fit the duct work to make it work , Hope this helps Again , sorry for delay

@suebluesky15 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding us about the arrow, adding date the filter was placed and just all the helpful tips! You literally are the only video explaining the arrow and chicken wire on my 3 M filter! Thank you again!!!!

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Thank you & its My Pleasure Sue !!! Hope some of my other videos are helpful also Or you can checkout my Facebook page for more tips !!!

@jasmonbrown4540 Жыл бұрын

Wow I been at my home for 2 years and didn't know I was supposed to change it. It's a lot I'm learning.

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Jasmon, It happens , don’t beat yourself up , Just make sure you change filter once a month , & drop a cup of vinegar down the pvc drain line . I have other video’s & reels that might be useful to you for home maintenance tips , Hope this helps !!! Thanks Dustin

@ricodeguzman5338 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you also flush your AC drain line with hot water at least once a month. Some people do vinegar but I think it corrodes the coils.

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

@@ricodeguzman5338 As long as you are not dumping vinegar directly in tray inside airhandlier , The fumes can not cause breakdown of coils !!! ( it’s too watered down for that ) Hope that helps !!!

@BlackHornetTactical Жыл бұрын

Who leaves their AC running during long periods away from home lol

@dustinshomesolutions 6 ай бұрын

Hey BlackHornetTactical, Great ? So here in Florida, We need to have air conditioning running at least @ 80° If no one is in the home for long periods of time … It’s because if not , the doors in the house will expand & get jammed up . Plus your a/c is like a car ( it has to run ) If it sits longterm without functioning it will have issues !!! Hope that helps Dustin

@963seeker Жыл бұрын

If the filter is inserted flat (horizontal), should you always place it with the arrow facing up? Thanks!

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes , that is correct !!!

@Flamingogirl913 2 жыл бұрын

So if my filter has the arrow pointing up on the coil side, I put the coil side up?

@Flamingogirl913 2 жыл бұрын

My filter is slanted and going down

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

So with filters , some or most have arrows The arrow should face toward the coil /fan motor area’s … *if it doesn’t have a arrow , but does have chicken wire though , chicken wire aims up towards coil/fan motor area’s … Hope this helps

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Jaime Please send me clear pictures through email [email protected] So I can see it & can assist you

@Flamingogirl913 2 жыл бұрын

Home Depot is the cheapest I have found for air filters.

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hey Flamingo girl , Sorry for delay , Thank you for sharing!!!!! I will have to stop at HD & Lowe’s to see what’s the lowest going rate now !!! Thanks Dustin

@ronj5714 2 жыл бұрын

Question. Can you blow these filters with light compressor air

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Great ? Ronj, I guess it would really depend on filter & how low compressor air was … It’s worth a shot ( what’s the worst that can happen - it fall apart ) Please let us know how it works out , Thanks in advance

@Ruth0961 2 жыл бұрын

What do I do if my filter is 20x23x1 it is absolutely expensive 😢. Can you help me a way to remember which way it goes? I see an arrow up and/or down? Which way is the correct way to put it?

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ruth , Merry Christmas, The arrow always aims toward the coil/ fan blower motor . If unit is like mine in video , arrow faces up . You can buy a 20x24x1 filter & cut it down , To 20x23x1 (this should save you big money ) Hope that helps !!!

@Ruth0961 2 жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thank you so much! This was really helpful! Jehovah God bless you for giving us so great information. Specially to me that I was totally lost.

@adrianalamour6588 2 жыл бұрын

Is there anything that needs to be turned off before removing the lid and sensor?

@dustinshomesolutions 5 ай бұрын

Hey Adriana , Sorry for delay !!! Nope , If it is same sensor as in video Once you pull apart black prongs , Sensor will not work ( but unit will still work ) If it’s a pvc sensor that lifts out of pvc pipe ( once you lift up - unit should come back on) They key to all of this - is making sure pvc pipes have no water backing up in them !!! Hope that helps !!! Dustin

@cleogonzalez1810 2 жыл бұрын

My furnace is missing a filter, so I don’t know what size I should get. How can I measure that?

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Cleo, Sorry for any delays , You would have to measure left to right where filter goes & then you will have to measure (front to back) of where filter goes & it would be most likely 1” thick , Hope this helps Please don’t hesitate to ask anymore ?’s Thanks Dustin

@fencerider1492 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to bother you sir got another question 🙄. My air handler is in a closet like in your video. And I was wondering how big the opening should be under the unit. The filter is on the door. The opening for the return seems a bit small. Wish i could send ya a pic. Since we moved in i notice my ac turns on every 10 to 15 min during the day and about every 30 to 40 min at night. I understand it's alot hotter during the day especially with Temps from 95-100 her in south texas. It's starting to cool off here, yet I feel the ac is working more.

@dustinshomesolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Please email your pics [email protected]

@fencerider1492 2 жыл бұрын

@@dustinshomesolutions thank you will do.

@evanwinegardner4103 2 жыл бұрын

what about the big filters on the door before the handler? the coil mesh filters or something...? if i have a filter on the grate door. is there one in my unit as well? miller unit, the return is right at the unit

@dustinshomesolutions Жыл бұрын

Sorry for delay , Just seeing this , The blue mesh see through ( supposedly washable filters ) they don’t stop the dust as good as a disposable filters, sometimes you have to check there isn’t another filter in unit under coil area ( sometimes it’s in there & you don’t know ) hope this helps Sorry again for delays

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