When was the last time you changed your air conditioner’s air filter? The average home A/C air filter should be replaced once a month. Doing so not only provides your home with fresh, clean air, but also plays a very important role in keeping your A/C system working properly. A dirty filter can drastically reduce your system’s lifespan, cause damage requiring repairs, and have a big impact on energy efficiency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, making sure to have clean filters in your home can save you around 5-15% on your energy bill. If you have any questions about air filters or other HVAC related questions feel free to contact a Gembecki Service expert today and be sure to ask about our maintenance program.
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. [Read more…]
Ensuring High Air Quality During Your Home Remodel
If you are planning on renovating your house, be prepared to get down and dirty. All of those amazing designer bathrooms, kitchens and master bedrooms you have seen were once a pile or rubble and debris.
Of course, the goal is to minimize the amount of clutter that accumulates both for the sake of aesthetics and for safety, namely the hindered air quality that often occurs when these types of jobs are performed. [Read more…]
The Importance in Changing Your Air Filter Regularly
Let’s be honest. When was the last time you changed the air filter in your home’s furnace? Have you ever done it, and do you even know how? Hopefully, the answer is yes because this is the single most important thing you can to keep this vital piece of equipment functioning as it should. Depending on where you live and how often your furnace runs, the replacement intervals can vary considerably. By changing the filter, you are not just allowing the machine to breathe easier; you are also doing the same for your family. A number of bad things can result from a dirty or clogged filter, the worst of which are the host of health problems that can occur as a result of airborne contaminants. Unfortunately, clogged filters are the leading cause of HVAC service, although, they should not be. [Read more…]