i have a trane xr90. these filters wont cause my furnace to overheat, will they?, any other risks, and what signs should i watch out for
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clean your burner nitrogen these are the best filters period !! Check blower
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I am not familiar with your particular furnace but I wouldn't think a filter of this type would cause any overheating.
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I have used this filter for my central air conditioner without airflow problems, replacing it annually. I buy it because my service company's maintenance guys use this filter. This is the only filter I have used, so unfortunately, I have no comparison data with other filters.
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Hi Lexa: Please read my review where this was answered. Yes, I have checked with many and they nearly ALL agree that these "secondary filters" should only be used as necessary on a limited basis. As I mentioned previously, I would suggest only using one or at most two of these to help supplement the existing whole house filter you already should have in your HVAC system. I am only using one of these filters in our kitchen which seems to accumulate more debris. Many HVAC contractors insist that these secondary filters are unnecessary and limit airflow making your fan motor work harder. This could result in decreased life expectancy for your system. My strong recommendation is to change your regular whole-house filter at 30-60 day intervals depending on your use. Hope this helps!
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Whatever place you put it, be sure it is secure. It should also complement air flow for dust collection and heat or ac sources? My concern is also access to changing the filters as they clog? It's an odd size filter. I'm considering making a pre filter frame to use cheaper filters from the box store. Good luck, be safe!
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If your looking to use these filters outside of a furnace I recommend buy a square box fan buying a square filter the same size as your box fan attaching it to the back of said box fan. This is a fairly cheap way to get a large air filterer.
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Based on my experience, no. I just moved to a house w central air and gave away my window unit. It worked wonderfully and the filter seemed to clean better than past filters I used. If you find your unit works harder with this filter, I doubt it's caused by the filter. Good luck!
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I would say it could be done if you use a furnace filter or something with the same mesh as the that comes with the unit, but these units are not cheap and I prefer just. To buy there replacements !!
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I have used these filters for the past 1 1/2 years without any problems. Sorry you encountered a problem.
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Please read your furnace manual, but I have never heard of only using 1 kind of filter, any kind should work depending how much filtration you want.
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Thanks everyone for you comments. I have a carbon monoxide detector right out from my stove. We have also installed a fan over top of the unit. I guess it can't burn the fumes fast enough like gordyh was talking. If it gets worse will have a teck check it out. Again I would like to thank you all. Didn't think I would get a reply.
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I own two of them and I have never had that problem. Check to make sure that the filter screen is not dirty and clogged, I know that this will make it run hot.
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This is not usual from my experience. You might have a defective unit. Or (I'm speculating) do you have a fireplace? Maybe carbon from the air is landing on the unit surfaces. At any rate this has never happened with any of the units I have owned. Before panicking perhaps give the filter a wash using the recommendations in the handbook and restart them. Good luck.
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Best way is to change filter per summer/winter season....just swipe one in before heating season starts and then when A/C season starts replace with new one. These are great filters and they do collect a lot of dust if you are running A/C all summer long like I do. But if you live in area where you do not use A/C or furnace fan a lot then you might be good to run it for 12 months. Visual inspection of filter will tell you how much dust has collected and then make judgment if the air flow through the filter is restricted a lot or not.
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Personally I would not as your unit will not get volume of air needed for normal operations and will probably burn up your blower motor. This filter filters better because it is way more dense than a standard furnace filter.
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Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the filter due to a dirty A-coil. Just my 2 cents. Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the... » Read More Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the filter due to a dirty A-coil. Just my 2 cents. « Show Less
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I am not qualified to answer that question. You should ask the manufacturer of the filters. They would be best to know what their filters are made for.
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These filters are for forced air furnaces. You must get the exact size that your furnace requires. Remove your existing filter to see what size it is.