5 Reasons You Should Have Your Heating and Air Conditioning System’s Filter Changed

As we get into the heating season, have you changed your heating and air conditioning system’s filter yet? Though it’s a fairly simple process, it’s one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance issues that can help save your system from excessive wear and unnecessary failure when you need it most. Your filter needs to be changed at a minimum of every three months, but should be changed monthly during times of high usage. But what does changing the filter do for your HVAC system? Let’s take a look.

5 Reasons You Should Have Your Heating and Air Conditioning System’s Filter Changed

1. Having your filter changed extends the life of your HVAC system. Dirty filters are the top culprit of HVAC system breakdowns because the air can’t freely circulate through a dirty filter. This makes your system work harder to keep up and can lead to unnecessary repairs or even a system replacement if it’s a chronic problem.
2. A clean filter helps keep your energy bill lower. Because a dirty filter makes your system work harder, it uses more energy which shows up as a more expensive utility bill. A clean filter avoids that extra energy use and can lower your energy bill by 5 to 15 percent, a difference of $10-30 monthly at the American household average of $180 per month.
3. Changing your filter maintains your home’s air quality. Does your household have pets or problems with allergies or asthma? A dirty air filter worsens indoor air quality and allows pet dander to build up in the system, spreading it through your entire home.
4. It keeps your HVAC system from getting dirty. When the air filter gets dirty, some of that dirt is forced through the filter from the force of the blower working harder. The dirt and dust end up in your whole system, requiring deep cleaning.
5. Having your filter changed provides peace of mind. Because changing your filter takes care of so many different issues, it provides the peace of mind that you’re doing everything you can to take care of your family’s finances, comfort and health.

When you’re shopping for a heating and air conditioning system filter, make sure you get one with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) number that has a higher number that meets your system’s needs to provide the best filtration without overtaxing your system. If you haven’t scheduled your heating system checkup yet this year to ensure your heater will work well through the winter, why not have the filter changed at the same time? At Gembecki, we’ve been providing services for residential and commercial air conditioning Orlando residents need for more than 20 years. Please contact our air conditioning service today with any questions or to schedule an appointment.