Have you ever had your A/C unit freeze up on you or have you ever had your heater working non-stop but it feels cold in your house? When troubleshooting issues like these, an HVAC expert might first ask “When was the last time that you changed out your air filters”? You might be surprised at what an air filter will do for your HVAC system and you.
When you change out your air filters, many things happen. You improve you air quality. A new filter will live up to what it is supposed to do. It will filter out pollutants and allergens that will affect your respiratory system if you do not change them out enough. Also, it will ensure that your system is running better because it will not have to work as hard in order to keep your house comfortable. In the following article by Angie’s List, they discuss some of the associated benefits with changing out your air filters:
5 Reasons to Change Your Furnace Filter
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Extending the life of your HVAC unit. The most common reason a heating and air conditioning system breaks down is because of a dirty filter.
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. Keeping energy costs down. When that clogged air filter is working harder, more energy is being used.
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Maintaining healthy air quality. This is particularly important if anyone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma. Dirty air filters worsen the air quality and can exacerbate symptoms.
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Keeping your heating and cooling system clean. Dirt clogged up in the filter can lead to polluting the entire HVAC system.
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A clean peace of mind. Replacing your filter is an easy, inexpensive step to take to save money, extend the life of your system and improve your indoor air quality.
This article really does a great job at outlining why you need to change out your air filters. Set up a reminder system such as setting writing it in your calendar so that you will remember to check it.
If you are unaware of how to change out your filters, the following video outlines how you can do-it-yourself. Enjoy!
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