4 Benefits of Changing Your Air Filter

It's recommended that homeowners change their air filter every one to three months, depending on the amount of dust and grime in their air. Allergens such as smoke, pet hair, and dander may increase the change frequency. However, there are many benefits to changing your air filter regularly. 

Health Issues 

Particles build up over time in the air in your house. Pets, carpets, textiles, paper products, cleaning products and tools, and the like all create, encourage, or stir up contaminants in your home.

Common allergies include dander, dust, and dust mites. Asthma is aggravated by pollution and smoke. In addition, bacteria, viruses, and mold can transfer diseases. So your first line of defense for you and your family's health is clean air.

Energy-Efficiency 

Clean air filters are the central component of a clean and efficient HVAC system. Besides moving warm or cool air around your home more efficiently, a clean system runs smoothly.

The system's functioning consumes more energy due to component wear and tear, basically wasting power at home. One of the simplest methods to conserve energy in your house is to regularly change your air filters and maintain the cleanliness of your HVAC system.

Lower Repair Frequency

It can be costly to repair your HVAC system, like purchasing a new HVAC unit. However, regular maintenance and changing your air filters can prevent unnecessary damage to your unit. When you prevent damage, you also prevent costly repairs.

Better Temperature Control

As with all the other benefits, when you change your air filters regularly, your HVAC system works more efficiently while producing the right amount of heated or cooled air. In addition, when your air filters are clean, and the air passes through easily, your unit can better maintain the internal temperature of your home.