Renter finds dust, insulation, and screws under furnace as allergies flare in new apartment
A renter reported worsening allergies due to debris and poor filtration in their apartment's HVAC system. The article discusses potential solutions like better filters and heat pumps while noting the limitations renters face regarding home maintenance.
Why it matters
It highlights common indoor air quality issues and the power imbalance between tenants and landlords regarding home infrastructure.
On Reddit , the renter explained that they and their fiancé had moved into the apartment the month before and had since noticed their dust and dander allergies worsening as they examined the HVAC setup more closely.
According to the post, the apartment has a Lennox Merit Series system, with the filter located in a wall return register. The renter said they vacuum both the register and the filter every week, but described the filter as "a very open-knit kind of filter" that seems to catch only larger debris, such as dog hair.
The area that appears to be causing the most concern is beneath the furnace, which the poster said sits atop a hollow box. Inside that dirty-looking space, they reported finding drywall debris, wood screws, exposed insulation fibers, dust, and splintered pieces of engineered wood board.
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