The air filter is an essential part of any central heating and air conditioning system. Changing it regularly is an important part of HVAC maintenance. A dirty air filter can drastically decrease the performance of the overall system. Northwind Heat & Air, the leading heating and air conditioning company in the Purcell and Norman, OK areas, indicate the many benefits of changing your air filters regularly, including:

• Extends The Life Of HVAC Unit: A dirty air filter is the most common cause of a heating and air conditioning system breaking down. As more and more dirt accumulates in the filter, it becomes clogged, causing the unit to overheat. This makes the motor work harder than it has to, and before you know it, you will need heating and air repair. In many cases, the repair will not come soon enough, and you will be buying a costly new unit instead.
• Uses Less Energy: A harder working central heating and air unit means you should expect to see higher energy bills than normal. If you were to change your air filter regularly, you could save 5 to 15% on utility bills.
• Breathe Clean Air: For many people, the air they breathe in their homes is much worse than the air they breathe outside. A dirty air filter can increase the likelihood of allergies and cause people with asthma to develop worsening symptoms. If you live with pets, it is even more important to remember to change your air filter often as pet dander can be sucked into the unit causing it to spread throughout the home.

Northwind Heat & Air provides heating and air repair services and maintenance in the Lexington, OK area. If you need a new air filter or your heating and air conditioning system does not seem to be running right, call the experts at Northwind Heat & Air. Schedule an appointment today at (405) 527-7135 or visit their website for more information.