With all the problems over indoor air quality, I’ve been paying more attention to the air filters in the a/c in addition to furnace, and i’ve study up on how often I should be replacing them in addition to realized that I’d been negligent; A dirty air filter allows contaminants to get inside the system.
A buildup of dust, dander, lint, pollen, bacteria in addition to other pollutants block airflow, then when the maximum amount of air is prevented from moving through the system, the unit is forced to work harder in addition to run for longer cycles. It uses more energy, which means higher weekly bills. It suffers greater wear in addition to tear, which increases the risk of malfunction in addition to shortens repair life, but plus, those allergens can be introduced into the breathing air every time the a/c or furnace starts up. I’ve l acquired that air filters come with weird MERV ratings. The higher the MERV rating, the smaller the holes in addition to the more contaminants the filter can trap, but however, if the holes are too tiny, the filter becomes clogged that much faster. It’s then necessary to replace it more often. I finally asked our local Heating, Ventilation, in addition to A/C corporation for information in addition to recommendations. He helped me to determine the ideal filter for our particular furnace in addition to a/c. I’ve noticed that since I’ve been more conscientious with filter replacement, our home stays cleaner. I don’t need to vacuum or dust as often. I don’t get as various headaches or sneeze or cough as frequently. It really makes a difference to our indoor air quality. Although the cost of air filters adds up, I still believe I’m saving money by taking better care of the a/c in addition to furnace.