Air filters can sometimes create unwanted noise when your Home Comfort System turns on. Tightening tabs in the filter grill will help you eliminate that noise by securing your air filter firmly into place.
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@delg12112 ай бұрын
aaaarg! I just read 20-30 comments of joy- MBN. Am I the ONLY person who does NOT have those tabs?? So now I have to figure out some work-around 😣
@leova12587 Жыл бұрын
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I kzfaq.infoUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
@mimoza2072 жыл бұрын
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
@FreshLettuces Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle! Even 7 years old this video is still helping! Fixed an annoyance of ours so thanks!
@brendawhite31562 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Kyle!! I always hated trying to situate with one hand holding the 20x30 filter in place while trying to close the door of the vent with my other hand when all the while I'm standing on a ladder. Not safe! Thank you VERY much for sharing this MUCH needed tip. What a difference it'll make!!
@fredlamprey88245 жыл бұрын
This is great. I was wondering why all of a sudden, I'd hear a 'slap" whenever my heat turned on. It was driving me crazy trying to figure out what it was. I solved the problem right before seeing this vid by putting foam pads on my current filter. In the 20 years that I have been replacing filters, this is the only one that was a bit too small. Will look for the tabs at the next filter change.
@doitmyselfer19524 жыл бұрын
Exactly the information I was looking for. It's been driving me nuts for too long! Thank you very much, Kyle!!!!
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60893 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad we could help!
@yolanda5756 Жыл бұрын
😲THANK YOU!!!!! 🙂This has been waking me through the night each time it turns on & off
@frankpetrone64753 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kyle, we had central air installed 6 years ago. During that time we have had yearly check-ups on the ac. I had the noise problem this week, your video solved my problem. Thank you again.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60893 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad we could help! :)
@anilkapur30415 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great tip. Our ac return grille was vibrating and keeping everyone up after our Ac installer put it in. He couldn’t figure out the problem and just left. Thanks a bunch.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60895 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad we could help. :)
@faithbell18072 жыл бұрын
I love y'all Sierra LLC Air Conditioning & Heating. Thanks a million!
@SnowBob30210 ай бұрын
Ugh I replaced the whole grate trying to fix this and was looking at those tabs as I was installing the new one wondering what they were for. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@ALnMO4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I didn't know about those tabs before and it's just what I needed.
@johnknights41423 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kyle - a great tip for a simple fix to a very annoying problem
@1vertical11 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the needed tip! So simple yet not common knowledge. I been going bananas every on/off cycle.
@35bluecavalier Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Worked to get rid of my "click" every time the furnace blower would turn off.
@QuickandDirty6 жыл бұрын
Tucker Carlson installs HVAC filter. Thanks for the info!!
@johnpastirchak10534 жыл бұрын
I get it. FUNNY!
@veronicamosey4 жыл бұрын
Omg lol
@GG-yd7zd4 жыл бұрын
Hysterical
@kermitdagangster10122 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@MrFsr19862 жыл бұрын
😂
@kylehill44372 жыл бұрын
Thanks exactly what i needed. It fixed the filter from being noisy.
@jackbuckley60115 жыл бұрын
Excellent and pertinent information.Thankyou Sierra LLC
@VanessaElversonАй бұрын
Kyle, you're my hero
@rzacksolution7 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue with my return air air filter. I saw the tabs in the frame. Did the same as you and now the filter no longer goes up and down as the blower starts and stops. Thank you!!!!
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60896 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! :)
@christianlinklyle5 жыл бұрын
that was very helpful! I wonder if a loose filter that drops when the unit shuts off, affects air quality? it seems like the dust could fall out
@p12w.58 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@wesmalone39062 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kevinhorn42193 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We have been dealing with this exact issue since we moved into our new home a few months ago. I have tried everything, including double-sided tape on the top of the filter. Nothing worked. I have never had this issue before and didn't know there were tabs that could be pulled out to give a tighter fit for the filter.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60893 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad we could help! :)
@favorites3175 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! I looked for tons of videos and this is what I was specifically looking for!
@Figo902104 жыл бұрын
You just received 5000 points... A++
@trinitolar Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you helped us tremendously.
@justinlang12057 жыл бұрын
great tips to fix the air filter fall out. Thanks!
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60897 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Justin! We're glad we could help! :)
@wendyearwood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SOOOOOOO much! This was exactly what we needed to know.
@elizabethwaters5396Ай бұрын
Super helpful. Thanks!
@felicitamolina97372 жыл бұрын
THANK VERY MUCH EXCELENT.
@__hjg__21234 жыл бұрын
this vid changed my life!
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60894 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@rp-vq5mf24 күн бұрын
Yea, those tabs work great. On my newly build house the contractor put the screws to hold the grll register in place in the tab area. Because of that the tabs can't be used. Why do contractors do stuff like that.
@sanhara27473 жыл бұрын
Thx i was about to get hvac out u saved me$$$
@kristiphertolman69164 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was looking for.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60893 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help you with your filter!
@ElMiguelsebio2 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful. Thank you very much!
@EJ-ng3hr3 жыл бұрын
Never knew. Thanks for sharing.
@loricole12994 күн бұрын
THANK YOU!
@aspinthereddragon930222 күн бұрын
my return doesn't have the tabs, the return is custom built because they had to take the air handler through the same hole where the return is so its an odd size
@kunalamin82 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately! there is no side things in my ac duct.what to do?
@titaniumspecial42073 ай бұрын
Build the frame up with 1/4" or 1/2" sticky foam tape.
@ghesoonkarim6029 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation 👌 Thank you
@veronicasosa81148 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Exactly the info I was looking for. 😊
@discerningmind6 жыл бұрын
I know that noise upon start-up. It's sort of a cardboard creaking sound. My filter fits a little loose and I leave it that way. When the filter is new it won't lift up upon start-up so there's no sound coming from it. As the filter becomes dirty it starts lifting up, I hear that sound and know that I'm nearing the time to replace the filter.
@greghoing13 жыл бұрын
Thanks I thought I was going crazy wondering why they put the wrong housing in.. Looked and looked for a taller filter or maybe put blocks to raise the filter. Then I went I bet KZfaq will know. Thanks KZfaq and Sierra Air
@greggsandheinrich92854 жыл бұрын
Great vid. For me, it's not the filter making the noise, it's the metal grate. When the grate is open, my AC is insanely quiet. When I close the grate, it makes this loud whistling and "whoosh" sounds while running. What can I do here?
@latoyas4442 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Why is there so much dust the ducts? How does that get cleaned out?
@mattd1512Ай бұрын
Thank you! Now I can sleep without my ac sounding like a gun went off…..
@theblogexpert Жыл бұрын
Thank you for tips!😊
@lennonmatzdorff7349 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@latoyas4442 Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you
@giuseppemaglieri59145 жыл бұрын
Great tip,Thanks
@mikeg32812 жыл бұрын
wish i had those tabs. easy fix
@elizabethw.454 Жыл бұрын
No tabs so what do i do pleae help!!!
@Ioang404 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great video!
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60894 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're glad we could help. :)
@rowrow36 жыл бұрын
what about if the filter is whistling? All of sudden my filter started whistling in the middle of winter when running the heat. When I put a new filter in the noise was even louder.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60896 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert. The higher quality filters unfortunately do tend to make more noise as the filter is tighter so the air is making the whistling noise going around the filter. We recommend installing filter cabinets which connect directly to your system so that the air is being filtered before it hits the vents in your ceiling.
@kzkmoore4 жыл бұрын
@@sierrallcairconditioninghe6089 what is an air filter cabinet? how is that installed to the unit?
@tiffanyyoung71434 жыл бұрын
@@kzkmoore An air filtration cabinet is installed directly next to the forced air unit. Typically in between where existing return duct runs meet with the unit. This prevents the need for filters at each grille and instead allows for one filter per system as well as eliminates the demand for multiple filter replacements annually.
@diburrup Жыл бұрын
This hasn't helped in my situation.. The filter seem to be a little bit smaller than they used to be. There is a air sucking noise that is coming from around the edges, and the noise is prevalent as long as the heater is on... the filter is in there tight. It consistently starts making noise after 2-3 weeks of installing a new filter... it's like they are not made as well as they used to be. This has been going on for about 2 years for me... tried 3 different brands -- any ideas?
@javierolivo56637 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the information
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60896 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@tjjohnson9273 жыл бұрын
What if you don’t have tabs?
@elizabethw.454 Жыл бұрын
Do you figure it out??
@johnsonadekunle76752 жыл бұрын
The noise prevents me from sleeping. Keep changing filters every few weeks. Thought the quality was bad. I will try this and see what happens.
@DivineDive09 Жыл бұрын
Mine does not have those tabs, it only has screws. Is there something else I can do?
@elizabethw.454 Жыл бұрын
Did you figure anything out? It's driving me bonkers
@leviionatan8896 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sierra LLC, I have the same vent with two air filters side by side. I bent the tabs but in the middle between the filters there is still a gap… Anything I can do about this gap?
@spencernoel8383 Жыл бұрын
See that white metal brace in the middle of the return housing? Its about 1" wide and keeps the edges of the filters in place at the center of the housing. The tenants in the house I am working on removed that piece...anyone know where I can find a replacement?
@FF57543 жыл бұрын
So I have a question, when my AC turn on or off my filter did this as well, that's how I got to this video. Thank you by the way. I use to use dryer sheets and fold them up to make up the gap to stop this noise but, those tabs are way easier. Anyways, what causes that to begin with? The fan in the condensing unit is outside and is just a heat exchanger basically for the heat from the freon to be removed then sent back to the handler in my garage. There must be another fan or blower somewhere in this large box in my garage. I opened it to check it out and see a teepee looking radiator that I cleaned off with some AC coil cleaner since I had it opened. But where would the other fan blower be at?? Is there a 3rd box in the attic because I can't find it anywhere so far. Just very interested and like learning new stuff. Thank you.
@sierrallcairconditioninghe60893 жыл бұрын
There is a blower motor that circulates the air inside the home for both heating and cooling through the ductwork. This blower motor is installed inside of a blower compartment inside the air handler or the furnace. The outside fan is just to reject the heat in cooling mode, that fan doesn’t produce any air flow inside the home.
@FF57543 жыл бұрын
@@sierrallcairconditioninghe6089 very cool. It's the same concept the heat exchangers at the plant. In my world it's sea water is the cooling media for the cooling water that is used to cool the plant equipment. No fans obviously because it's all water based but there are a few pumps. So the sea water is a once pass thru and leaves with the heat. The closed cooling water system is kinda like the coolant in a truck or cars radiator and is always used and stays onsite. I messed around alot today with my AC handler and learned alot from hands on and watching these videos. Far from an AC tech but maybe next year I can use 6 weeks vacation and see about an apprenticeship or any classes that are offered in my area. AC is always good to know in Florida lol. It's 88 outside now and a little humid.
@tobydammit7426 Жыл бұрын
Kyle, were you and Tucker Carlson separated at birth?!! Great video, thanks!
@erickvillafan360925 күн бұрын
Not all heroes wear capes 🥲
@michaeldominguez36014 жыл бұрын
The tabs that close the unit on the ceiling are loose and it won't stay closed. Any suggestions? I have it duck taped, but want to get it fixed.
@Keyohm3 жыл бұрын
Lol awesome this was exactly what I was looking for,😏👍
@kiday91995 жыл бұрын
This has been an ongoing problem for me for 13 years on one of my filters, as the ceiling opening is slightly smaller than the filter size. There are no tabs on the metal frame for adjustment though (there are tabs on my other size frames, so I do know what you are talking about). I have backed out the fastening screws (from the frame into the sheetrock) to give the filter something to hold against, but this is not enough. I've tried taping it up, wedging a sock in the small gap and nothing works. Do you have any other suggestions??
@fredlamprey88245 жыл бұрын
I put eight, approximately 1/8" foam pads around the outside of my filter. Worked perfectly in keeping it from moving. Will check for tabs on the next filter change.
@legendaryestupido3 жыл бұрын
@Kiday same here, I just put a water bottle cap on each corner of the filter(the side facing down). It worked like a charm. No more noise when shutting off.
@elizabethw.454 Жыл бұрын
@@legendaryestupido are you still doing the cap thing?? Any other solution it's driving me bonkers 🥴
@StarTulle4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so helpful. Exactly what I needed to learn! Lifesaver!
@josej-h14713 жыл бұрын
I added two extra exits returns on my system to help even the air flow, doing this procedure my air filter went to the attic where the 3 return ducs meet...leaving the old original main return with an annoying noise, suggestions please? Thanks in advance
@c00kiec185 жыл бұрын
Mine does not have the tabs.. and i just bought the metal frames where you just change out the pads , so its even more annoying now .. any tips??
@toriletteriello Жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this tomorrow! Thank you!
@ankptl846 жыл бұрын
I just installed the air filter on my unit called 20x25 new one but now when I turn the ac unit on I here a loud air sound in every room vent help me please.
@tim61672 жыл бұрын
I changed my filter and yet it still says on the readout to Service Filter. Any clues?
@delg12112 ай бұрын
I was in the same mess... My "fix" was to just sell my house and buy a new one. Before I made an offer, I confirmed my new house had tabs on the Return.
@tumbleweedking5668 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, silence after 9 yrs!
@judithrodriguez71902 жыл бұрын
What if my return doesn't have tabs?
@delg12112 ай бұрын
..I found it too frustrating and just moved.
@titaniumspecial42073 ай бұрын
nope, that doesn't solve noise issues of the filter bowing up and down when start and stops sadly.
@delg12112 ай бұрын
Very Frustrating! My solution was to buy a new house.