447. Monthly Reminder
28 Jan 2026 · 2 min
Derek Cole reminds you to check your HVAC air filter after heavy summer use. Change it if it hasn't been swapped in three months, since clean filters keep air flowing properly. If your filter stays clean despite constant use, you might have a duct problem worth investigating.
Chapters
Hello everyone, this is Derek Cole. Welcome back to the Derek Cole Podcast. And it is that time of the month, whereas the first of the month.
And if you have been listening, you know what that means.
Check or change your air filter at home. Now we're coming off a a time when it's been hot, it's been humid, the the system has run a marathon. If you have not checked your air filter, now is a good time to do that because it's run a marathon. It's run all summer long, heading into the fall and you want to make sure it is not trying to breathe. Run a marathon and breathe that with straw.
Those two things don't work out very well.
So you want to make sure you have the airflow you need for your system. And the way to do that is to make sure you have a clean air filter.
Once a month is a good time.
To check it or change it. If you haven't changed it in three months, now is a good time to do that.
That's really the bar, you know.
If it's going three months without changing, you need to make sure it gets changed. Now if it's not getting dirty and.
That'S why you're not changing it because.
It'S not dirty, well then you probably.
Have a complet different problem. And it's.
It's not. The air is not going through the filter because these past few months when.
It'S been running the way it's been running, when it's been hot, when it's been humid, when it's been nasty outside.
The system has run.
So why not?
Why is my filter not getting dirty? That's a whole nother challenge. We have a probably a duct issue.
Somewhere along the line so we can.
Definitely help with that.
But first a month, always check or.
Change your air filter.
Ok? I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Derek Cole Podcast. Tell some people about this episode. It's on each of us really to spread the better ways to to be healthier and more comfortable in our homes and workspaces. I'm asking you to be the dealer of positive and life changing messages in your circle of influence. Take a screenshot right now and share this screenshot and the link to this episode with three of your friends today. Share on social Media Use the hashtag healthy home. That's hashtag healthy home. We are always giving away shout outs prizes to our community. If you would like to help me personally then please rate and review on Apple podcast. Give us some stars. Leave a review because that stuff actually does help and I read all the comments. So my last thought for today please remember you deserve better air at home and greater comfort at home. Don't settle for being uncomfortable for your heating air every single month. We are so thankful for having you here in our community and be sure to go deeper with us at simmons1hour.com.
More from Derek


713. Fan "On" or "Auto"? The Thermostat Setting That Could Be Making Your Home More Humid


712. Why Is My Upstairs Always Hotter Than Downstairs? The Truth Every Homeowner Should Know