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Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

Getting Your Home Ready for Fall? Experts Say This One Overlooked HVAC Check Matters Most Right Now

Bright dining/ living space with white walls, large windows with floral curtains, a white dining table and chairs, blue sofa, two pink and white striped chairs, and a large grey and glass cabinet.

After a summer of running the air conditioning hard, it’s almost time to turn our attention to essential HVAC maintenance ahead of fall. And if there’s one task our experts say you shouldn’t put off, it’s replacing a dirty air filter.

A clogged filter can force your system to work harder, reducing airflow and efficiency. In more extreme cases, it can even contribute to system failure. The good news? Replacing it is quick, simple, and relatively inexpensive, making it one of the easiest fall maintenance jobs to check off your list.

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