Your air conditioner and heater work hard to keep you comfortable, and those appliances’ filters work just as hard to keep you safe. Your HVAC system’s filters block dust and other contaminants from entering the device and circulating through your living space. To ensure that your HVAC system is working properly and minimize your need for HVAC repairs, you need to replace your HVAC filter every few months. Here are three of the most important reasons why.

3 Reasons to Change Your HVAC Filters

1. Saves You Money

A clogged air filter blocks airflow to your furnace or air conditioner, causing the system to work harder than it should. Pulling air through the blockage uses additional electricity, which raises your utility bills. Inefficient airflow also means that warm or cool air cannot circulate effectively; this forces your system to run more frequently. The resulting wear and tear costs you in HVAC repair expenses and shortens your system’s lifespan.

2. Makes Cleaning Easier

Simply put, a dirty filter can't trap dust effectively. If your HVAC system has a dirty filter, many of the contaminants that pass through your system get recirculated through the house. You'll notice that layers of dust accumulate more frequently and that you have to clean more often. If you replace your filters more frequently, you’ll save on HVAC repair costs as well as cleaning time in general.

3. Reduces Health Issues

Dust is not the only contaminant that dirty filters recirculate through your house. Your home’s pollen count also rises, for one thing, and allergy symptoms will become more widespread. Additionally, dirty filters fail to trap mold spores, bacteria, and viruses. For the sake of your family’s health, replace your HVAC filters every 60 to 90 days of use, or even more frequently if you have pets or a smoker in the household. However, if you notice persistent health problems even after replacing your filters, you might want to consult an HVAC repair specialist in addition to your doctor.

For fast, reliable help from a professional HVAC contractor, contact Arc Electric & Air Conditioning & Heating in Wilder, KY. They'll change your filters as part of a seasonal heating and cooling inspection and perform any necessary HVAC repairs. They also offer residential electrician services. They are family-owned and operated and have served Campbell County for more than 50 years.  Visit them online for valuable, money-saving coupons or call (859) 441-7161 to schedule HVAC repair or maintenance service.