Derek ColeGM, Simmons One Hour Heating & Air · AI HVAC Answers

STOP WASTING ENERGY! Check THIS Monthly for HUGE Savings! #shorts

6 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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YouTube short by Derek Cole (single speaker, ~25 years HVAC experience) advising homeowners to check and change their HVAC air filter monthly—an easy DIY step requiring no professional—using phone/calendar reminders. He cites Energy Star’s estimate that a clean filter can save about 5–15% on energy, framing this as the biggest homeowner mistake that wastes energy.

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Almost 25 years.

Every single month.

5–15% on energy.

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This is the biggest mistake I see homeowners make when it comes to their H VAC system. And this is after almost 25 years in the industry. What is the number one thing costing you energy at home? Air filter. It's not being checked. It's not being changed. Something you can do yourself. You don't need a pro, you don't need a maintenance plan. You can check your air filter every single month. Put it on your calendar, put it in your notes, put it on your alarm, put it in your phone to alarm you once a month to check and change your air filter at home. Something that will save you 5 to 15% on energy, according to Energy Star, by having a clean filter at home.