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mr_lebowski

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31. If it makes you feel any better, even a really old filter cleans the air pretty well ...

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #19)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 11:17 PM

Apr 2020

The bad news is a dirty filter puts strain your fan motor, which can obviously get real expensive later. ANd it can increase your bill cause the system has to work harder.

But even when it's dirty it still sucks up the dust and sticks it to the filter. It just builds up and gets harder for the unit to suck the air through.

Believe it not, the cheaper filters are actually better for your system long-term than the complicated/expensive ones. Unless you really have issues with dust/allergies, it's better to use the cheap-o's and replace them more often, ends up costing about the same in filters, cleans air very nearly as well, and is better for your system.

Per the people who installed and warranty my unit and service it every 6 months.

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I've been renting part of my house and I need that person to leave. How [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

That'll help. Maybe. Shutting of utilities like water or electricity has also been done. But... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #1

Yes, change your WiFi password. ZZenith Apr 2020 #2

But....How do I do that??? I have looked on Google and they have me looking Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #9

On the bottom of your router there should be labeled an ip address ZZenith Apr 2020 #11

This is where I have been having problems. I type different sets of Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #16

don't type it into google search, type it into the address bar directly mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #26

Mr. L... dawg day Apr 2020 #29

aw shucks ... I just try to help where I can ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #30

Post removed Post removed May 2021 #33

Yup SheltieLover Apr 2020 #3

are u in a state where evictions are suspended? nt msongs Apr 2020 #4

I'm in FL so no. Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #17

Not sure about your states laws but I believe you have to serve them cayugafalls Apr 2020 #5

I edited my OP. Please read Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #6

Can you give me the make and model number of the wifi router? cayugafalls Apr 2020 #7

I'll try Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #18

Have you seen this? ZZenith Apr 2020 #22

Here is a link to the manual for that gateway. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #24

Try Timewas Apr 2020 #8

Plug in your PC/lappie into the router using a network cable ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #10

Yeah, what he said. ZZenith Apr 2020 #12

Have her buy way better air filters for your ac unit. Eko Apr 2020 #13

You have no idea what I have been though with her. And I have been sick Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #19

You need to look up your tenant laws for your state. You usually have to give notice and can not emmaverybo Apr 2020 #23

I hear ya. Eko Apr 2020 #25

I was a landlord for decades. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #27

If it makes you feel any better, even a really old filter cleans the air pretty well ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #31

You're An Angel To Take in a Person with 6 Animals Even if They Were a Model Room Mate Indykatie Apr 2020 #14

Please talk to a lawyer before you do anything like shut off utilities unblock Apr 2020 #15

Maraya, there is a common range of router IP addresses canetoad Apr 2020 #20

What unblock said - please talk to an attorney csziggy Apr 2020 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author femmedem Apr 2020 #28

Tenants may have rights defined by law but Captain Zero Apr 2020 #32