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You didn't need that kidney anyways.
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Yeah I showed the contractor pics of the 2 story house we sold in SC that we had to replace the roof on for less than the 1 story house we have now. The contractor said flat out they would give the $$ cost back and i was welcome to try and get it done cheaper. Turns out they had to use the only roofer in this 2 bit town that is licensed to do this type of roof. Also didn't help that we picked the highest line shingle GAF made and I insisted on 3 nails per tab, which is supposed to be good for 100+mph wind.

I was juggling at that time 6 million + dollar construction projects in Vegas and didn't need another headache.
 
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The last two times I've changed my HVAC filter it's been pretty dirty. The filter is installed at the unit in my garage. I went to my air return to clean it up and as I was sweeping at it (on the ceiling around 10-12 feet) dust just kept coming out. So, for the first time, I went up there, removed the grill and looked inside. It was extremely dusty in there. I cleaned up the immediate return area and scheduled someone to come clean my ducts but my question to you guys is this. Is there anything special to consider if I want to switch from using a filter at the unit to the return? I know I shouldn't do both at the same time but I'm thinking if I stop using filters at the unit and use them at the return instead, it will still keep the unit clean but also keep my ducts clean. Having the filter at the unit doesn't stop dust from building up in my ducts. Most of my searching just keeps telling me not to use both at the same time. I'm just wanting to make sure there isn't some special consideration to switch from the unit to the return. If not, I'll buy a new grill for the return that can house a filter and just put them there.
 
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fred sanford said:
The last two times I've changed my HVAC filter it's been pretty dirty. The filter is installed at the unit in my garage. I went to my air return to clean it up and as I was sweeping at it (on the ceiling around 10-12 feet) dust just kept coming out. So, for the first time, I went up there, removed the grill and looked inside. It was extremely dusty in there. I cleaned up the immediate return area and scheduled someone to come clean my ducts but my question to you guys is this. Is there anything special to consider if I want to switch from using a filter at the unit to the return? I know I shouldn't do both at the same time but I'm thinking if I stop using filters at the unit and use them at the return instead, it will still keep the unit clean but also keep my ducts clean. Having the filter at the unit doesn't stop dust from building up in my ducts. Most of my searching just keeps telling me not to use both at the same time. I'm just wanting to make sure there isn't some special consideration to switch from the unit to the return. If not, I'll buy a new grill for the return that can house a filter and just put them there.
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I don't know but why not ask the person that comes to clean your ducts?
 
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fred sanford said:
The last two times I've changed my HVAC filter it's been pretty dirty. The filter is installed at the unit in my garage. I went to my air return to clean it up and as I was sweeping at it (on the ceiling around 10-12 feet) dust just kept coming out. So, for the first time, I went up there, removed the grill and looked inside. It was extremely dusty in there. I cleaned up the immediate return area and scheduled someone to come clean my ducts but my question to you guys is this. Is there anything special to consider if I want to switch from using a filter at the unit to the return? I know I shouldn't do both at the same time but I'm thinking if I stop using filters at the unit and use them at the return instead, it will still keep the unit clean but also keep my ducts clean. Having the filter at the unit doesn't stop dust from building up in my ducts. Most of my searching just keeps telling me not to use both at the same time. I'm just wanting to make sure there isn't some special consideration to switch from the unit to the return. If not, I'll buy a new grill for the return that can house a filter and just put them there.
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do you only have 1 big 18in return? usually that can only take 1in filters, vs the 3-4in filters at the furnace

however if you plan to change the return filter regularly (cuz it's more conveinient), i don't see a problem, the only reason the furnace filters are so thick is b/c ppl won't go there for regular maintenance so they have to make them thicker (more surface area) knowing ppl won't go there like you.
 
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Lanx said:
do you only have 1 big 18in return? usually that can only take 1in filters, vs the 3-4in filters at the furnace

however if you plan to change the return filter regularly (cuz it's more conveinient), i don't see a problem, the only reason the furnace filters are so thick is b/c ppl won't go there for regular maintenance so they have to make them thicker (more surface area) knowing ppl won't go there like you.
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I only have one return. My furnace takes one inch filters as well. The return is less accessible because it’s on a ceiling but if it keeps my ducts clean I’d rather change them there.
 
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fred sanford said:
I only have one return. My furnace takes one inch filters as well. The return is less accessible because it’s on a ceiling but if it keeps my ducts clean I’d rather change them there.
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oh yea my big return is on the ceiling too, but i'd much rather have to pull out a step stool than trot up my attic

i mean you can technically just tape and seal the filter to the outside of your return and see how that goes
 
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