Changing your HVAC filters is one of the top routine home maintenance procedures you should regularly complete. This simple component plays a significant role in the performance of your AC system.

Don’t leave your system vulnerable to failing parts and poor efficiency for something as simple as the air filter.

Regular HVAC filter replacement means several benefits to you and your home. Read on to discover the top reasons you should regularly replace HVAC filters.

Lessen Dust and Allergens in the Air

A dirty air filter traps less dust, spores, hair, dander, and other particles that float in the air. If they’re not getting caught in the filter, they are entering your home and affecting indoor air quality. You’re breathing in whatever your filter isn’t catching.

It’s an especially good idea to prioritize filter changes if you suffer from allergies, asthma, congestion, or difficulty breathing.

Healthier lungs are undoubtedly a perk, but so is a cleaner home. A fresh, functioning filter means less dust circulating and settling on your floors and furniture.

Quiet Operation

As a dirty air filter becomes clogged and the air struggles to push through, you may notice a constant whistling or blowing noise coming from the return air vent. At times when the unit kicks on, you may even experience a loud knocking noise as the clogged filter is pushed against the grill.

Clean air filters allow the air to flow smoothly and quietly through the return air vents.

Higher Efficiency and Lower Energy Bills

Filters are a simple, inexpensive way you, as a homeowner, can improve the efficiency of your HVAC system. Everyday living causes dirt, dust, and other debris to accumulate on your HVAC system’s filters. If you have a pet in the home, pet hair is a common culprit for a clogged filter.

A dirty HVAC filter restricts free airflow through the unit. If your system is working harder to push air through a dirty filter, it’s going to run longer and less efficiently. Lack of efficiency equals a higher energy bill.

Replacing filters will help ensure your unit runs at its most efficient level. You’ll enjoy money savings and guarantee that you stay comfortable in your home.

Extended Life of Your Unit

A dirty air filter can affect your unit’s overall quality and function. Mechanical parts in an AC unit experience wear. Over time, this wear can cause damage or even a shutdown of your AC. If a dirty filter is causing those parts to work harder and run longer, the chances that a part will fail increase.

Along with routine maintenance from a skilled professional, changing your air filters will extend the life of your system by preventing unnecessary wear and tear on the components of your unit.

Don’t Forget Your HVAC Filters

HVAC filters are key to healthy air and a healthy unit. Don’t forget about your filters when it comes to maintaining your HVAC system.

Are you wondering how often a filter need replacing, or are you interested in learning more about maintaining your AC system? Contact us today and speak to one of our skilled AC professionals.