When was the last time you thought about your HVAC filter? If this question caused your eyes to widen and your answer is somewhere along the lines of “too long ago” or “last year,” you’re not alone. HVAC filters are usually out of sight, which means that far too often, they are also out of mind! But, now that summer is here, it is really important to either clean or replace your air filter. Here are they key reasons we are so insistent that homeowners keep up on this basic maintenance.
Air filters trap dust and dirt so that material does not end up on your HVAC equipment. By keeping equipment like AC compressors clean, you can reduce your need for HVAC service and repair over the years. It’s better to spend a few dollars on a new filter every month than it is to spend several hundred dollars on repairs that could have been avoided. This is why we suggest our customers schedule annual appointments with our AC maintenance contractors, too. We can save you a lot of money with proper maintenance and cleaning.
When your filter is effectively trapping dust and debris, those particlates are no longer being circulated through the home. In the summer, when you have so many fun activities scheduled, the last thing you want to do is spend extra time dusting and vacuuming. Change or clean your air filter, and you won’t have to. Most homeowners notice a marked reduction in the amount of dust that settles on surfaces after they replace a dirty filter.
Homes with fresh, new filters have better air quality. There are fewer pollen granules, dust spores, and other tiny particles floating around in the air. So, changing your air filter can make it easier for you to breathe and may make your allergy symptoms less severe. Your home will probably smell better, too, and coming home to a fresh-smelling space is definitely good for your mental health. If you do still notice some unwanted odors and allergy symptoms after a filter change, you may need to call an air purification service.
How have your energy bills been lately? If it has been more than a couple of months since you changed your air filter, they are probably higher than you would like them to be. Changing your air filter should help restore your system’s efficiency. It is easier for your AC unit to blow air through a clean filter, so it will consume less energy in doing so.
Change your air filter, and your summer will be even more enjoyable! Don’t hesitate to contact H & H Heating & Air Conditioning if you’d like to schedule maintenance or repairs. We’ll send out a skilled, knowledgeable HVAC service technician to take a look.
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