- With the power off, locate the front panel of the unit.
- Reach under the front of this panel with both hands and pull upward on the left and right side of panel until it lifts up and off. Lay this panel off to the side so it is not in the way.
- Locate the filter at the bottom of the unit. It will be laying down parallel to the floor. Gently slide it out of its track. You may need to wiggle it back and forth to complete this step. Visually inspect the filter and do not be surprised to see a layer of filth that pre-dates the Carter administration, resulting in simply not being changed in an appropriate amount of time. Dispose of the old filter.
- Install the new filter on the track, replace the front panel and turn unit on to enjoy clean air once again.
- Repeat this process of changing out the filter every one to three months, depending on the quality of filter you install. Many Condominiums in the Alexandria area have these wall units. Please refer to the above instructions for safe and quick installation of your new filter. For information on ordering filters that you can't find in your local store, call 3M (1-888-445-9476). They will help you get the new filters sent out to you quickly and painlessly. Now, you don't have an excuse to avoid changing out that disgusting filter, do you? The best way to update a property in {Location_Name} is to paint it. It’s a job that many sellers can do themselves.
Here are six suggestions for making the work go quickly.
- Move the furniture. Get as much furniture as possible out of the way, and then cover what’s left with plastic drop cloths held in place with masking tape.
- Buy good paint. Top-quality latex interior paint will hide what’s underneath and make the job go faster.
- Tape the edges. Taping the edges with painters tape will speed up the job and make the results more professional.
- Work top down. Paint the ceiling first, then the walls, then the windows and trim and finally the baseboards. This will cut down on time spent repairing drips and splatter marks.
- Cut in the corners. Applying a three-inch band of paint around the edges will allow you to fill in the middle with a paint roller.
- Apply paint generously. Trying to stretch the paint won’t save sellers any money if they have to repaint.
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Do I need to Change the Furnace Filter?
Is it getting less desirable to take a deep breath in your condo or apartment, because it 'tastes' different? Or, is that musty smell in a unit that you want to rent, the only thing keeping you from signing that lease? It may simply be time to replace that old, nasty furnace filter.
If this is a new place you've just moved into, there is no way for you to know if the previous tenant kept up with the changing of the filter, as they should. Over time, when a filter gets clogged and full of debris that it has trapped, it will begin releasing the abundance of trapped particles right into your air for you to enjoy.
The following steps will assist you in changing out this filter, so you can breathe easier. Do not attempt to proceed with the following steps without first turning the unit off.
The only thing you may need is a pair of gloves, to make things easier to grip during this process.
