Proper maintenance is essential when it comes to making sure your HVAC system runs properly. A technician will clean the coils and recalibrate the thermostat during a tuneup, but there’s one crucial element that’s so simple you can do it yourself: changing the air filter on a regular basis. Here’s why your system needs a fresh one every season.

Why Do HVAC Systems Need Filter Replacement?

1. Cleaner Air

Filters purify the air that enters your furnace or air conditioner, removing dust particles, allergens, and harmful microbes. As a result of replacing it every three months—or more often if you have pets that shed or family members with respiratory issues—your indoor air will be much healthier to breathe.

2. Less Waste

When HVAC filters become saturated with dirt and debris, your system will work harder to cool and heat your home. This extra effort results in energy waste as the air can’t be pushed through the filter as easily as it should. 

Since inefficient HVAC systems waste energy, you’ll notice potentially significant increases in your monthly bills as a result of not changing your filter. 

3. Longer System Life Span

Dirty filters put stress on your HVAC system, causing it to deteriorate more rapidly. As a result, you might have to prematurely replace the furnace or AC. Get into the habit of changing your filter every three months so your heating and cooling equipment will last to the very end of the life spans intended by the manufacturers.

Keep your HVAC system fully functional with help from the team at A&B Heating & Air Conditioning. They offer cooling and heating repairs, installation, and maintenance services to Burlington, KY, clients. Call (859) 525-0100 to get a quote on a new air conditioner or furnace and visit them online to learn more about how they can keep your home comfortable year-round with regular maintenance.