Replacing a furnace filter

Question

When installing a furnace filter, does the arrow on the top of the furnace filter point towards the furnace, or the metal thingy?

Answer 1

The arrow should point in the direction of the air flow.  Good job for replacing the filter. :-)

Answer 2

depends... how was it when u took the old one out?

Draw arrows on so you remember for next time and write the date on your filter so u know whenu changed it.

Answer 3

The arrow points toward the furnace. The airflow is going TO the furnace.  

Answer 4

If your return air is from the bottom the arrow is up.If the return air is from the top the arrow would be down.Look for the return air grille.

Answer 5

The arrow goes toward the furnace.