We Get This Question Often… “What Happens If You Don’t Change Your AC Filter Regularly?”
It’s hard to believe that such a small maintenance item like a not changing your AC filter regularly can have such a huge effect on air quality but, it does.
Generally AC filters are out of the way. It isn’t until you notice being slightly hotter in the summer and colder in the winter (because of reduced air flow) that you then remember to change your Air Conditioning filter.
Changing the A/C filter on a schedule can help reduce the need for A/C and Heating Repairs in League City. Homeowners need some type of reminder or trigger to prompt their thoughts to get it done.
At AirVantage, we recommend this little trick to help remember to change your filter/s. Associate the Air Filter with the payment of a utility bill. The reason this association is a good one is because a dirty air filter can in fact increase the energy usage of the Heating and Cooling System by about 10%. Changing the air filter can save you money on utility bills and any savings are helpful, right?.
What Are The Best AC Filters?
The best Air Conditioning filters meet MERV Standards. MERV means Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Engineers – ASHRAE. MERV values vary from 1 to 16. The higher the MERV value the more efficient the filter will be in trapping airborne particles.
MERV filters are more expensive than standard filters but, you don’t have to change them as often.
Here are the general guidelines for MERV filters.
Furnace Filters Replacement- Recommended furnace filters replacement is as follows: MERV 8 every 3-4 months, MERV 10 and 11 every 6 months, MERV 16 every year. If you have pets it is recommended that you check your filter monthly because having pets tends to send more particulates into the air.
There are a wide variety of air filter options available and finding the right air cleaning solution that works best for you is easy.
If you have a question about ridding your home or office of dust and pollen or a question concerning budgeting and cost… Call AirVantage Today at 409 354 1234 to talk to one of our air quality experts.
Contact us at https://airvantageco.com