Typically, homeowners follow the manufacturer recommendation for how often they should change out their HVAC air filters. That recommendation states that every homeowner should replace their air filters on a bimonthly basis, but is that enough?

Replacing air filters every two months is a good general guideline, but some individuals may need to consider changing their filters on a more frequent basis. Some factors, such as the number of pets in the home and general air quality for the city you live in, may require you to change out your filters more often than every two months.

In an effort to improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, Gembecki Mechanical Services has compiled a list of factors that may increase the frequency with which you change out your filters. [Read more…]