4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!”
Most people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their Charlotte, NC, homes and their HVAC systems.
Respect Your HVAC Air Filter
Here in North Carolina, you may think about your filter only when the seasons change, particularly transitioning from the warmer temperatures of summer to the cooler temps of fall.
But filters need more attention than that all year long.
Both our Kodiak Heating and Cooling and ENERGY STAR® recommend checking your filter every month and changing it every 3 months. Here’s why:
1. Protect Your Indoor Air Quality
The purity of the air you breathe inside your home and your indoor air quality (IAQ) are not always high. You can improve it by changing your filter on a monthly basis. Here are a couple of worthwhile statistics to know.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Americans now spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), our indoor air is two to five times as toxic as our outdoor air.
These indoor pollutants cause or can worsen allergies and respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, as well as other long-term conditions and diseases like heart disease and cancer. In other words, keeping the air you breathe in your Charlotte, NC, home as clean as possible should be a priority.
Change your HVAC filter regularly to help keep those toxic particles out of your lungs.
2. Increase the Efficiency of Your HVAC System
By changing your filter regularly, you can help increase the efficiency of your HVAC system. A dirty filter is a common cause of breakdowns due to overworking furnaces and air conditioners.
With a clogged filter, the air can’t get through, causing the system and its motor to work harder and longer than designed. When everything has to work harder and longer than designed, it causes system stress and decreases your system’s efficiency.
Keep it running smoothly with regular filter changes.
3. Lower Your Energy Bills
Despite the argument that changing your filter every 90 days (or less!) costs more, regularly changing your filter can actually save you money.
By giving your HVAC system clean filters, it does not have to work as hard to heat or cool your Charlotte, NC home. Less stress on your system’s components extends their life, making them less likely to need premature replacement.
4. Leave a Greener Footprint
Being a good steward of Mother Earth and all her resources is more important than ever. When your filter is dirty, your system works harder, using more energy.
These days, HVAC systems are designed to run efficiently and in an eco-friendly manner, so you will be doing your part simply by changing your filter.
Call Kodiak Heating and Cooling for All Your HVAC Needs in Mecklenburg County
Now it’s plain to see: so much of your indoor air quality and your HVAC system’s health depend on a clean filter. This everyday item wields mighty power and certainly deserves more attention and respect than it usually receives.
Give your filter that attention by replacing it on a regular basis, and the dividends will outweigh the investment. If you have any concerns or questions about your HVAC system’s filter, speak to one of our Kodiak Heating and Cooling HVAC specialists at 704-821-3632 or request service online in Charlotte, NC.