It shouldn’t take a viral flu or pandemic to encourage you to clean or replace your AC and furnace filters on a regular basis. It’s just basic common sense and for these primary reasons.
- Extend the life of your system. A clean filter allows conditioned air to flow through unobstructed. That reduces wear and tear which means fewer repair problems and longer equipment life. If your unit is older, not replacing filters could put it over the edge and require you to replace it. It’s much more economical to ensure you always have a clean filter.
- Reduce your energy costs. The dirtier the filter, the more energy that’s being consumed to cool or heat your home. Increased energy usage results in higher utility bills.
- Prevent overheating or freezing up. A dirty, clogged filter slows the pace at which conditioned air can flow from your heating and cooling systems. That runs the risk of causing your furnace to overheat and your air conditioner to freeze up. Both situations would require repair work and possibly even system replacement.
- Block the build-up of mold and mildew. Dirt and dust on an air filter provide a comfortable spot for mold and mildew spores to congregate and grow, thus causing more of each in the air for an increased risk of upper respiratory ailments.
- Cleaner indoor air. Even if all a filter collected was dust, that would be reason enough to clean or replace it often. Dust allergies, for example, can lead to asthma, and both can end up requiring extensive treatment. A clean filter also keeps other bacteria and pollutants out of your air, none of which do you any good.
- Simplify house cleaning. When dust and dirt fly through the air with the greatest of ease, much of it is going to settle on furniture, carpets, and other surfaces. And that only adds to your house cleaning burden.
Cleaning and replacing filters, as needed, is something you can do on your own. To complete the job, you also need annual preventive maintenance for your AC and heating systems. It’s all about added efficiency, longer-lasting equipment, cleaner air, and more. Contact Optimum Air today or any time to schedule service.