Your air filter is an important part of your HVAC system, and it's one of the easiest components to deal with. By changing it on a regular basis, your heating and cooling systems will be cleaner and work much more efficiently. 3-D Sheetmetal, Oahu's leading HVAC service and sheet metal fabrication firm, has put together this guide explaining the factors that go into how heavily your air filters are working and how often they should be changed:

• Consider How Often You Use A/C Or Heating: Most air filters should be changed at least once a month during seasons of peak HVAC use. During particularly hot summers or cold winters, you may even need to change it every two or three weeks.

• Check The Dust Level Of Your Air Filters: Your HVAC system cannot do its job properly when the air filters are clogged with dust and debris. After a few weeks of frequent heating or cooling use, turn off your unit and check the filters. Thick dust can cause your HVAC unit to work harder, overheat, or even spread contaminated air throughout your home.
• Consider Your Health: If you or your family members feel ill in certain parts of your home, you may require professional air duct cleaning as well as a filter change. 3-D Sheet Metal would be glad to help keep your HVAC system dust and contaminant free or provide any other needed HVAC services.

  

• Survey Your Home's Conditions: The number of people and pets living in your home, as well as outdoor conditions, greatly influence the amount of dust and contaminants your filters are dealing with. In large households, you should expect to change your filters more often than once a month.

3-D Sheetmetal is based in Honolulu and is proud to serve the entire island of Oahu. For air duct cleaning or other HVAC services, give them a call at (808) 842-0110 or email 3dsheetmetal@gmail.com.