An air filter on a home air conditioning and furnace unit requires changing on a regular basis. The filter is a key part of the performance of the unit to keep the cool or warm air flowing freely. A ...

Running your furnace, central air, or heat pump probably constitutes a big part of your utility bill. But it’s a small, often inexpensive part—the air filter—that keeps these heating and cooling ...

Most disposable air filters last three to 12 months. Life span varies by model, but in general, the thicker the filter, the less often it needs changing. But the filter thickness you use is dictated ...

Clean the air in your home and protect your HVAC system with one of these top-performing air filters from CR’s tests Thicker filters do their job better and require less frequent replacement, but not ...

Keep the air in your home clean and your HVAC system working efficiently with these expert-approved tips. When was the last time you replaced the air filters in your home? With poor air quality ...

Homeownership comes with what feels like a never-ending to-do list. One important task on that list is ensuring your heating and cooling system is properly maintained. You should be replacing your ...

A car's engine air filter is routinely replaced during regular maintenance. But the cabin air filter is often overlooked, even though a dirty one can reduce HVAC performance. The cabin air filter in ...

The world is, quite literally, on fire. The wildfires of the American West are precursors to more fires each and every year. We must face that new normal. And even though we’ve made some strides to ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Hidden away in your basement or attic, the air filter in your HVAC system is something you probably don’t think about much ...