Quick Tip: Which way does the airflow arrow point on my filter?

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11 жыл бұрын

The airflow arrow is sometimes the most confusing part about installing an air filter.
The easiest way to think about it is that the arrow is supposed to flow in the same direction as the arrow.
For example, if you have a ceiling return or a wall return, the arrow should point towards the unit (or away from you as you install the filter).
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@cbikle 8 жыл бұрын

Y'know, since you went to this much effort, why not actually showing the INSTALLATION of the filter and make it CLEAR which side the arrow is pointing to (in this case, away from you, right ?).

@lavahtx 8 жыл бұрын

i know right why not give a demonstration

@rene2033 7 жыл бұрын

RIGHT? Thanks for blabbing and never actually SHOWING it. Jesus.

@audibleintellect2450 3 жыл бұрын

These fools got sit com music weight over the background and can’t even change a Fucking filter

@vernamurray1161 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you in still lost

@cbikle 2 жыл бұрын

@@vernamurray1161 Hey Verna, when you put in the filter, the arrow should be pointing AWAY from you and TOWARDs the actual furnace. I don't know why these dopes haven't updated this video.

@downloadedxzx 10 ай бұрын

The product was Easy to install kzfaq.infoUgkx_hHgTlzH3uk31Fe2RVS3xEbXHGaN_z5T and runs well. I was a little disappointed some of the app features aren't supported (maybe because this is an older model). Note for anyone buying this that the feature in the app to monitor power usage won't show up, because it isn't supported, but will be there for certain Midea AC's. Other than a few of the features in the app missing, everything else went smoothly. I had picked up an additional thing of sticky insulation for the window, but everything else was included in the box.

@dccowboys1 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a simple answer. I have a wall filter and just needed to know if it faced inside or outside. Not up or down or anything else. Very helpful. Thumbs up

@TheJillybean13 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you! I kept reading things that just said to point it the way the air was flowing. Well, duh, I can't feel enough air flowing to know what that is. Your tip about pointing it TOWARDS the unit (I have a ceiling filter), actually made sense and gave a clear answer. Thumbing you up now.

@MrGlendale111 4 жыл бұрын

After watching at least 5 videos on replacing these damn filters. I have learned the arrow should point away from you. I have a ceiling intake. The air is sucked in thru the grill, which can be seen by holding a plastic bag at that closed grill. The air sucks the bag to the closed grill. So remove your old filter. Take that new one with arrows pointed up away from you. It should fit secure if you bought the correct size. Close the grill, and your good to go.

@LessonWithLinds 2 жыл бұрын

Get info, thanks for sharing

@TheWinonaJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciated the quick tip. Answered my question in seconds. Verified that I replaced the air filter correctly.

@bmm7132 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you nice and simple all the other videos took forever. Now I know which way the arrow goes appreciate it!!

@nencinevarez3183 10 жыл бұрын

Awsome, thank U... I saw 3 videos prior to yours & they were so long and lame & I was still confused. My return is in hallway on ceiling. So aero's point up toward the unit. Thanks for keeping it simple. Also my house in only 10 yrs old & the hallway is very clean. Is it neccesary to get the 800 filter or will a 300 count be ok ?

@ChillRichard Жыл бұрын

Why can’t everyone just make a simple video like this one? Straight to the point!!

@rzuniga1649 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I had to watch three videos before I saw yours. 🤦‍♀️You explained it perfectly.

@teresaphillips4250 Жыл бұрын

When you get in your 60's, you start overthinking everything and doubting everything you have ever done. Thanks for this video. A really quick answer to reassure me that I've been doing it the right way.

@dfreeman251 Ай бұрын

I'll keep that in mind, I'm 29 now

@mavenfeliciano1710 4 жыл бұрын

*SKIP THE VIDEO AND READ THE COMMENTS!* It seems to me the comments section did a better job clarifying this.

@twiztidguy2438 9 жыл бұрын

Figured it out for those who have the same problem I had. Please call me out on this if I'm wrong. But logically this sounds right. My issue is my filter seems to go INSIDE the furnace. It isn't on the dang wall. So what I didn't think about is the cold air when my AC is on blows up from the floor. However nothing comes out of the top vents. So these top vents are air returns. If you take a bag while your heat / AC is running and put it towards the vent if it sucks the bag inward it's definitely the air return vent. That is the direction the air is flowing. So mine was on the ceiling. so the air is flowing downward through my furnace and the cooled air is coming out on the floor. The arrow on my furnace filter needs to face down.

@cammierichardson7397 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@etchosts8162 9 жыл бұрын

@kevin snow same rule applies towards the unit as it sucks in air...

@NaughtyNice420 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Finally, a simple awnser.

@cgaddy00 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously? That was the worst “help” I’ve ever seen.

@choosekindness3419 4 жыл бұрын

You aint kidding. I'm like wtf???

@RebeccaUzoh 6 жыл бұрын

Your video is the only video so far with a simple explanation. Thank you!!!

@4Wisdom4Strength 7 жыл бұрын

thank YOU!

@Justin_Case01 Ай бұрын

Why is the filter concave on the opposite side? The wall grill pushes into the flat part. It makes more sense to install it where the wall grill fits easily

@karenpacheco7864 2 жыл бұрын

Im confused we have a floor air flow thing that sucks in the air and my husband says the arrows point towards the vent facing in but it seems like the filter is almost being sucked in to the point it may rip away. It has some paper cut outs on one side n i think it should go facing down. Whats the proper way?

@jeffmetz4576 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ndah1v 10 жыл бұрын

Flanders NaturalAire cut to fit model #40655 does not have arrows showing the airflow and the packaged does not say which side please help!

@buschg7106 6 жыл бұрын

Why not just say the arrow should point toward the wall or ceiling where the opening is? Geez! Lol

@victorortega2718 3 жыл бұрын

Towards the unit ? I thought it be facing towars the house ? Isnt that the wat the air is flowing out of the vent and into the house ?

@jodyduffy8396 6 жыл бұрын

I have been told the arrow points TOWARD the furnace, always. I just never knew until an hvac guy told me and showed me.

@caughffee 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video and right to the point!!

@guccigoldstein4395 10 жыл бұрын

Great Video- Right to the point with props.

@westchesterny 10 жыл бұрын

toward the unit? does that mean the arrow points toward the wall?

@samuelwallace2427 9 жыл бұрын

Yes

@notouchythechichis 8 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Wallace Thank you Sam.

@ginabelle6896 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Simple.

@hollydolly088 7 жыл бұрын

I put mine facing the unit and it's sucking it up every time it comes on...

@lakevin 10 жыл бұрын

I have a Flanders filter. What if the filter is placed at the bottom of the unit? Does the arrow point up or down?

@ritajohnson9022 6 жыл бұрын

@stevenpham9117 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Snow arrow points to where the air is going, so if it sucks:up, if it blows:down

@brownsugas28 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have always been confused by that.

@lashawnjohnson5544 6 жыл бұрын

Love that you was straight to the point

@eljefecitobarca3480 2 жыл бұрын

It works is all that matter to me

@latanyagreen6559 7 жыл бұрын

quick and to the point. Thanks

@kathylee1718 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have a wall vent. I have been installing my filters incorrectly for many years :)

@aydenrussell5183 8 ай бұрын

So have I. And what is so sad, so has the a/c guy, ugh

@Cygnusiii 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@serpentinecreature 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@mchenrysoy 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-qi7oc7rm9m 3 жыл бұрын

What if there's no arrow?

@joshgrisham2275 Жыл бұрын

It's worded in a confusing way because the air flows out of it towards me

@stevenmartinez3646 6 жыл бұрын

The arrow should point to the wall in which it's being installed into. (Arrow should point away from you)

@gloriaharris8636 6 жыл бұрын

Steven Martinez thank you, I was so confused

@ericb3452 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know why they don't say point into the vent. It's a return vent. So, it's taking fresh air from your living area and sending through the vent to the ac/furnace.

@BJ-fj6jw 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve. Geeze why don't people just say it simple and direct.

@flandersfilters 11 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We're happy to help!

@34carots 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I shouldndo Hvac

@KingofNewark 6 жыл бұрын

Im still lost lmao

@gwenyvaroliveira2751 5 жыл бұрын

KingofNewark same like can someone just literally say the arrow should be facing you or the arrow should be facing away from you

@LCbabyxO 5 жыл бұрын

KingofNewark this is so confusing ugh!! I have a ceiling one and the comments are throwing me off 🤦🏻‍♀️

@stevenpham9117 5 жыл бұрын

KingofNewark go with the flow. If the area is sucking in the air, arrow points away from you. If the area is blowing out air, arrow point to you.

@DanielFernandez-rs2zr 7 жыл бұрын

Im agree ti much talking and no demostración sucks

@inquisitvem6723 6 жыл бұрын

bad video. ceiling ones will point down

@cici-mama 3 жыл бұрын

That simple, huh😒😂

@dontes5009 3 жыл бұрын

WTF does that mean LOL

@Twiztidguy 9 жыл бұрын

This type of installation is obvious to anyone who doesn't even know anything about furnaces. At least that is my opinion. On to find one where it actually goes IN the furnace.

@jeff.beats.minecraft9324 7 жыл бұрын

Twiztidguy, if yours goes INSIDE your furnace then the arrow should point TOWARD the blower motor (which is that round-ish metal housing hanging inside your furnace) and AWAY from the ductwork delivering the air to the blower.

@Twiztidguy 7 жыл бұрын

I figured it out around the time I posted this. Just had to do some more searching. :P Thanks for the reply though, and maybe it will help someone who was looking for the same thing.

@kyraswift5432 2 жыл бұрын

BUT THERE ARE NO ARROWS on my metal, washable filters and no one seems to understand this is possible. I can't believe there is an entire video ONLY explaining how to insert a filter WITH ARROWS! lol. The problem is: When there are no arrows, PLEASE tell a person who may not be very "air filter" savvy how to determine which side goes where in that situation. No Arrows present on the filter at all.. What to do then? (I can't stay and read all the comments so my apologies if someone says this and you've responded already - there's nothing mentioned close at least.). :)