Reasons to Change Your Air Filters Every Month


The HVAC system keeps your home cool in the sweltering summer and heats your home during the cold winter months. Keeping your HVAC unit in shape will help you stay cool during the summer months.

Now that you’re using your air conditioning unit more often, the air filters should be changed every 3 months. But there are other reasons why you should do it more often. Here are 3 reasons why you should change your air filters every month.

Extend the life of your HVAC unit

Air filters are designed to trap dirt and debris that can damage the internal parts of your HVAC unit. When dust and other debris build up in the HVAC system, this could lead to expensive maintenance or early system failure. Changing the air filters on a regular basis is one way of prolonging the life of your HVAC unit.

Keep energy costs down

A dirty air filter increases your energy bill. When filters aren’t clean, your system’s airflow system is constricted, making it work harder to give you cooler air. Because of that, the system will be using more energy than usual, leaving you with a skyrocketing bill. Changing your air filters regularly will help you save as much as 15% on energy costs. You will see the difference in your energy bill when you replace your air filter.

Better indoor quality

Studies show that indoor air pollution is one of the top 5 environmental health risks. In fact, EPA revealed that the indoor air we are exposed to is 70% more polluted than the outdoor air.

Poor indoor air quality can aggravate asthma and allergies. If you have pets, it is especially important to have your air filters replaced as pet dander can accumulate in the system and spread allergen throughout the house. Keep your air filter clean to improve indoor air quality year round. You don’t want to take any chances with your family’s health.

 

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