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Have You Thought About Your Air Filter?

If you own a furnace, you appreciate it for its versatility, affordability, and effectiveness. So, when something goes wrong, you are bound to notice. We know that scheduling repair services can be a hassle—it costs you time and money. So, why not skip the repair altogether and schedule a maintenance visit? During this visit, your HVAC technician will perform routine inspections and replace your air filters. Your furnace’s air filter is easy to forget about, so it becomes easy to minimize the importance of it.

Your system’s air filter should be changed about every 1–3 months, especially during the heating season. Typically, homeowners get their filters replaced once a year, but it simply isn’t enough. Without scheduling regular filter replacement, your furnace is subjected to a wide range of potential problems, including a full system breakdown! Luckily, this can all be easily avoided. Our technicians at Environment Masters, Inc. provide quality HVAC services in Brandon, MS.

What Does an Air Filter Do?

There is a lot of dirt and debris that circulates throughout the home, whether you see it or not. These particles ultimately end up in the ductwork. If the debris were to enter the furnace, it could cause some significant damage. Your air filter’s main role is to prevent dirt and debris from entering the furnace. When air blows through the filter, the dirt is trapped.

We need to have our air filters changed because they are unable to rid themselves of the particles they collect. When they become too clogged, airflow to the furnace is restricted, thus creating issues.

What Happens If Your Air Filter Isn’t Replaced?

Decreased Efficiency

When the air filter is clogged, your furnace struggles to circulate the warm air you expect throughout your home. When the system struggles, it becomes significantly less efficient due to the increase in airflow resistance.

In addition, a dirty air filter can cause your system to short-cycle. This is problematic. Short-cycling is when the furnace repeatedly turns on and off multiple times throughout the day. It takes a lot of energy for your furnace to begin the heat cycle, so imagine just how much energy is wasted when your furnace is constantly restarting. You can expect your heating bills to rise dramatically when your furnace short-cycles.

Increased Need for Repair

As you can imagine, your furnace is at risk for more wear and tear when it has to work harder than it is supposed to. Working harder can lead to a multitude of operational problems and eventually a breakdown. Repair bills are costlier than maintenance bills, so it is better to remain proactive.

Decreased Indoor Air Quality

Although the primary purpose of the air filter is to protect the furnace, we still can reap some of the health benefits! If the filter becomes too clogged, air may be forced around the filter and distributed throughout your home.

These negative impacts might seem scary, but the good news is that this can all be avoided with regular maintenance and air filter replacement. Schedule your routine maintenance to keep your system operating as efficiently and effectively as possible!

Contact Environmental Masters to schedule your maintenance services today!

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