Yes, every oven must have a filter. You can find the filter between the return air duct and the oven main unit. Yes, but it will absolutely damage your oven in the process. Without an air filter, more dust and debris will reach the main components of your heating system, causing damage to the coils, fan motor, and more.
Plus, without an air cleaner, your oven won't operate efficiently, causing your heating bill to skyrocket. The primary function of an oven filter is to trap airborne contaminants, not for air quality reasons, but to keep them out of the heating and cooling system. However, because the filter removes contaminants for the benefit of the system, air quality also benefits from its removal. Disposable air filters or ovens cannot be washed and must be discarded after use.
This applies to all different types of heating furnaces, including gas furnaces, oil furnaces, electric furnaces, and air conditioners. But if you have a regularly scheduled oven maintenance appointment, don't run to the store. Without an oven filter, airflow in the oven is likely to be very poor, which can cause safety issues. Filters are important parts of the oven and air conditioner, helping to keep the rest of the system clean.
If you have air quality problems present in your home, your oven filter won't last as long as it would in a home with good indoor air quality. However, if you have separate heating and cooling systems, your boiler and air conditioner may require different filters. In addition, a short cycle can also be due to a large oven or one that works in the wrong configuration of your home. Oven filters can be found behind panels, inside a duct opening, or even behind other equipment to keep them completely protected from view.
It is also YES if your home or home has a separate refrigeration unit (HVAC or AC) and a heating unit (oven), since both usually share the same air controller.
