In order for your home’s central HVAC system to function properly, each and every component has to be working accurately. Sounds like common sense, right? Although that statement may seem obvious, one aspect of an HVAC system that we at Blue Flame often see go unattended is the air filters. Air filters not only protect your family from damaging pollen and dust, but they also act as a barrier for larger objects, such as loose insulation, from penetrating your home and causing damage.
What else happens when the central HVAC system’s air filters become dirty or damaged?
If your air filters are dirty, that means that some rooms of your house may not get quality air, irregular home temperatures, or, in worst cases, any air at all! No one wants to be uncomfortable in their own home, particularly during the winter months!
When this happens, that means you pay more. Your energy bills are sure to increase when your blower fan is doing more than it usually does.
The additional material on the air filter can allow for a proper space for additional moisture to grow. When this happens, mold and bacteria can easily gather.
Let’s not let you suffer the damaging consequences of a dirty air filter! Here are some expert tips from your friends at Blue Flame on when you should be changing the air filters on your home’s central HVAC system.
We recommend you change your air filters at least every month or two. This is especially important if you have pets or live in a high pollen area because your clean air filter will help purify the air. Frequently changing your filter will keep air cleaner and healthier.
The documentation of your HVAC unit will help you determine what size filter you need. It will also give you crucial information such as the MERV value, or minimum efficiency reporting value, that your unit should fall into.
Save money in the long run by keeping that air filter clean for a longer period of time using air cleaning products. Purchasing a small air purifier can run you between 50-200 bucks. Air purifiers are not only good for your filter but they’re good for your health too. An air purifier can suck some of the contamination like dust, mold, pet dander, or viruses out of the air in your home so i never even reaches your HVAC system!
As always, if you have any questions about your air filter and how to change them, contact your team at Blue Flame Heating and Air Conditioning—we’d be happy to be of assistance!
