The Importance of Changing Your Air Filters Regularly
The Importance of Changing Your Air Filters Regularly
We know it may seem like a hassle to change your air filter every 30-60 days, but when you do, you are doing your home and system a big favor. By replacing your air filters regularly, you help keep the air flowing easily and your unit running efficiently. A clean air filter prevents dust from building up in your air ducts or system, and from being blown into all rooms around your home.
The Many Benefits of Changing Your Air Filters
Improve Home Air Quality –
The quality of the air in your home depends on the cleanliness of your air filter. The air filter is designed to trap any unwanted particles contained in your home’s air. When you change your filter regularly, you’re disposing of all the grime and germs trapped in the air filter and allowing the air to be cleaned as it passes through. A clean air filter means you are not recirculating dust, pollen, mold spores, animal fur, bacteria, and other small particles through the air.
Improve Energy Efficiency –
Not only do clean air filters improve your home’s air quality, but they also increase the energy efficiency of your system. Clogged or dirty air filters require your HVAC system to work harder to push air through your system which results in higher amounts of energy usage, which leads to higher energy bills. Changing your air filters can pay for itself in saved energy costs.
Extend the Life of Your HVAC Unit –
One of the main benefits to changing your air filter is that it extends the life of your unit. By keeping your air filters clean, you are allowing for better airflow which helps keep any unnecessary stress off your system. A clean filter also helps keep the inside of your system free of dust build up which can cause extensive damage to your system because dust coats the moving parts of your HVAC system such as fan motors and valves which can jam up the equipment causing costly repairs or can raise your power bill because the system will draw more power to overcome the obstacle. A new HVAC unit is a costly investment, and you want to ensure your system lasts for its full life expectancy.
Lower Repair Frequency –
With regular maintenance and changing of your air filters, you can prevent unnecessary damage to your system and avoid costly repairs. Dirt and neglect are one of the leading causes of heating and cooling systems failing yet is easily avoidable. Some of the most common repair issues we see are the system not turning on, not maintaining the correct temperature, weird noises, and bad odors. All these issues can be impacted by a dirty air filter.
Better Temperature Control –
When your air filters are clean and air passes through with ease, your unit can better maintain the temperature of your home. When the air struggles to pass through the air filter it makes your system struggle to reach the temperature you are requesting. When you install the correct air filters with a smart thermostat, you can easily reach the desired temperature in your home while saving money on energy costs.
