To preserve the condition of your HVAC system, save money, and improve the air quality inside your home, regularly replacing your filter is a must. Although replacing this HVAC part is an easy and inexpensive maintenance chore, many homeowners allow it to go unchanged for months at a time. To understand the relation of the filter to HVAC function and efficiency, take a look at the guide below.

What Does It Do?

One of the vital, but often overlooked, HVAC parts of your heating and cooling system, the air filter is responsible for cleaning the air that circulates throughout your home. Indoor air cleaning occurs when air is forced through a filter that traps contaminants, such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, dirt, and mold spores, before they enter the air supply in your home.

Why Should You Change It?

An air filter not only improves indoor air quality by eliminating common allergens and pollutants but also increases heating and cooling efficiency by removing built-up debris that forces an HVAC system to work harder. Reductions in energy efficiency cost you more but also shorten appliance life spans.

How Often Should You Replace It?

Inexpensive fiberglass filters should be changed as often as every 30 days. Higher-end pleated filters can last up to 90 days, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines. Climate and conditions in your home also factor into replacement targets, such as frequency of use and the presence of pets, smokers, and dust in a home.

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