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 ...

Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same problem: a clogged or dirty filter. To keep many appliances in tip-top shape, ...

Clean filters can reduce allergy symptoms and even lower your energy bills. Regularly replacing air filters in your home is an essential task that often gets overlooked. If you're wondering what signs ...

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 ...

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Vacuum filters have an important job: They keep dust, dirt, and allergens from recirculating in our homes and affecting air quality. Without those filters, a vacuum spits back out the tiny particles ...

A cabin air filter is installed in a vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. It filters out dust, pollen, and other pollutants from the air before they can enter the ...

One humid morning last summer, our faithful basement dehumidifier just wouldn’t turn on. I dug out the instruction booklet. Under troubleshooting tips, it said to check the filter, which should be ...