What Happens When Your Furnace Filter is Dirty

How often do you change your HVAC filter? The air filter in your HVAC system may seem like a small insignificant part of your HVAC system but its very important actually. The air filter has a big job of keeping dirt and debris out of the sensitive interior parts of your furnace and AC. Filters are inexpensive and should be changed each month. Changing the filter is easy and anyone can do it. When you buy filters for your HVAC system make sure they are not too thick because those cause problems. Here are some issues you will have if you do not pay attention to your filters. When you don’t change your air filter, you have a lower air quality in your home. Your filter is made to collect dirt and dust out of the air to make your breathing air better. This dirt comes from open windows, doors, and from people tracking through your home. Your pets also shed so that doesn’t help your air quality. All these things that are floating around in your air will clog your filter after awhile. Your air conditioner and furnace needs steady air flow to run the way it was made to run. When you have a clogged filter or a filter that is too thick and restricts air flow to your system it will cause it to break down. The HVAC system has to work really hard when the air flow is restricted which can cause the motors and other components to overheat or blow out. Dirty air filters waste money on your energy bills. The dirty filters make the system work harder than it should to heat and cool your home which causes your energy bills to rise. When your system works harder than it needs to and burns out motors and other parts you have to replace before they would typically need repair is a waste of your hard earned money. Filters are cheap and easy to change and will save you money and hassle in the long run. If you tend to forget about changing your filters you can always set a reminder into your phone each month to check and change it. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today with any questions or concerns you may have!