1. How to Change Your Air Filter An instructional how-to on changing the air filter in your apartment. *Please contact the office if you prefer to have maintenance do this for you.

2. Step 1 Locate your air conditioner panel inside your apartment.

3. Step 2 Remove the two screws securing the panel onto the unit. Remove the panel.

4. Step 3 Remove dirty air filter.

5. Step 4 Determine the size of filter you will need. One Bedrooms-14X18X1 Two & Three bedrooms- 16X18X1

6. Step 5 (One bedroom AC unit) Replace the filter. Make sure the arrow on the side of the filter is pointing towards the AC unit. (Two & Three bedroom AC unit)

7. Step 6 Replace panel & secure with original screws. Two & three bedroom apartments will need to secure the filter first by returning the metal piece holding filter in place.

8. How often do I need to change my AC filter? -At least every 3-4 weeks. What can I benefit from changing my AC filter regularly? -Lower electric bills, less maintenance issues, improved air quality in apartment, reduce carbon footprint by using less energy Where can I dispose of old filters? -Toss them in your nearest dumpster! Where can I get new filters? -Stop by the office during business hours and receive free air filters to fit your specific AC unit. FAQs

9. Thank you for help keeping Blue Ridge Apartments the finest apartments in town! We strive to keep our residents happy and healthy. By following these simple steps you are keeping the AC units running at their best & helping us stay green by reducing the amount of energy used in your home. For questions or comments please contact the office. ~From your Blue Ridge staff~ A Thank You to Our Residents