Breath of Fresh Air: How to Clean Your Ducted Air Conditioning Return Air Filter

If you want to ensure your ducted air conditioning system is functioning efficiently, cleaning the return air filter is a must. Over time, the filter can become clogged with dirt, dust, and other debris, which can cause your system to work harder and potentially lead to higher energy bills. In this video, we'll show you how to clean your return air filter step-by-step, using simple DIY cleaning techniques. You'll learn about the importance of maintaining clean air filters for better indoor air quality, as well as tips and tricks to ensure your ducted air conditioning system is running at its best. Whether you're new to HVAC maintenance or just looking to improve your home's indoor air quality, this video is a must-watch!

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[@MissTarryn]

Thank you so much for this info, I had a message from my AC company saying that my AC is due for a yearly service, is this all that they do when they service the AC? Because I rather just do it myself and save some money if I can.

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[@donna4and4]

Hi thank you for your video. I have a question…why do I get such a lot of condensation on my garage floor from my ac air handler please?

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

To be honest I'm not sure but it sounds like the cold air is hitting the hot surface of the garage floor forming condensation.

[@nigelsampson6018]

Its the cool air air hitting the warm surface on the concrete floor. If the air handling unit is creating cool air this will happen. If you insulate the air handling unit this may stop it or slow it down.

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[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

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[@miriamvanderzalm9474]

How can I get the return air grille down to clean. It appears locked and I'd like to give it a good scrub but to clean it while it's fixed to the ceiling would mean the walls would get grubby. Cheers

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

Hi Miriam, sorry for the late reply. Hopefully you behave been able to get it open. If not it is pretty easy, usually there is a screw on one end. The screw is usually easy enough to unscrew using your fingers. If not you may have to use a screwdriver or pliers depending. Inside the filter will slide out but sometimes there are 2 crews, one on either side that lock it in. Once these are loosened then it will slide out. The screws are usually phillips heads.

[@1monopoly21]

Vaccum works for the grill part hanging from the celining if that's what you mean

[@RaSunGoddess]

Is there a preferred side of the filter media if replacing? One side seems more smoother than the other?

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

Not really.

[@nigelsampson6018]

There isnt realy but the smoother side facing down will make it easier to clean in the future.

[@merrynriley2566]

Does it matter which way it faces when you put it back in? I forgot to check which way it was sitting when I pulled it out.

[@DanielVagg]

Mine has a "smooth side" and a "rough side" where the rough side was facing down. Rough side was a bit damaged too, I guess from whoever installed it. There should be a locator hole where the screw pin goes. If this is the same for you, you should be able to get back into the same orientation as when you started, though which side is up probably has minimal effect if you've done a thorough clean.

[@YoungGun.]

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[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

Thank you

[@varunmehandiratta99]

How often do the flexi ducts need cleaning?

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

There is no need to clean your flexi ducts. This is the job for the filter. It keeps out all the dust and other airborne contaminants going through the ducted system.

[@varunmehandiratta99]

@@alphaomegaairconditionings6373 thanks I have been contemplating wether to get a Mitsubishi ducted heat pump solution or their multiroom system and it did help clear some maintainence doubts I had about the ducted unit

[@nigelsampson6018]

Flexi ducts for residential shouldn't need to be cleaned but commercial and industrial systems they do.

[@amar2010ize]

When do we change the filter ?

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

You should check it every month

[@ray_c_yuen]

Mine looked disgusting all grey with dust. I hosed it with the garden hose on 'jet' setting (all the other settings didn't blast hard enough). It just made the dust wet (I was expecting it to fly off). A vacuum cleaner would damage the filter material?

[@nigelsampson3194]

Ray, yes the vacuum will damage the filter material and put holes in it. Sounds like you need to replace it. Watch my other video on how to replace your filter material, it's very easy.

[@Luca_Natoli]

I was told by Daikin to vacuum and never use the hose. So yeah I assume vacuuming is better for it.

[@nigelsampson6018]

Yes that is correct. Next time use a softer jet on your hose and hose it from the non dusty side to push the dust off.

[@tomnguyen1015]

Don't you have to do some cleaning on the Aircon unit itself?

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

Hi Tom, thankyou for your question. There is nothing you need to do yourself on the aircon unit itself except just to make sure the outdoor unit is clear in front of the fan. Our service technicians or any service technician can go into more detail and check the unit itself.

[@nigelsampson6018]

Only by an expert technician.

[@turtleman2370]

Please help me 😢 the cover on mine is held up with springs, i took it off and I cleaned the filter inside but the springs have come off and it’s incredibly difficult to get it back on

[@nigelsampson3194]

Spring held grills can be difficult to work with. I suggest having the springs in place first then placing the one spring at a time on the filter grill. That is easiest way but can be very frustrating as it takes a bit of time. I hope this helps.

[@Luca_Natoli]

I was told to vacuum it, never use water. And that was from Daikin .

[@nigelsampson6018]

You can vacuum the split filters but the ducted filters will rstart to rip if you vacuum them. The suction of a vacuum is to strong for the filter material used for ducted systems

[@caidenspencer504]

Don't put it in wet guys

[@graceandtruth13]

Using a vacuum cleaner is a much better way.

[@user-qg8pc7xo2q]

If you want to rip up your filter material, sure a vacuum will do a better job. Washing it with a hose will save your filter from having to replace it.

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ROFL...Half the video is about fkn ladders and ladder safety. Give me a break bro.

[@alphaomegaairconditionings6373]

I'm glad you think that is funny buddy. I actually had an accident on a ladder when it gave way and I fell 5 meters and broke both my ankles to the point of nearly loosing them. I spent 12 months in a wheelchair. So if you think ladder safety is something to laugh at fair enough. Hope it never happens to you mate.

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What the hell is wrong with you? Free advice on the internet from an expert yet you choose to be salty about a bit of info he gives to save YOUR butt. Scroll on for goodness sake.

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