Why you should replace your air filter this winter

December 13, 2016

Anticipatory maintenance is important in ensuring your system is running smoothly. This goes beyond receiving your annual maintenance check, but also inspecting your air filter. Your air filter is vital for keeping your system operating well and enhancing your home’s indoor air quality. Because many of us will be occupying more time indoors this season, there’s no better time to aim on enhancing your home’s indoor air quality. Exchanging out your air filter is an easy task and there are many paybacks such as:

Improved Indoor Air Quality
Air filters clean your air as it moves through your house by confining dirt and debris. If you have a family member experiencing allergies or asthma, an efficient air filter can do great things to help assist with managing the symptoms. And if you have a pet, you realize pet dander is a consistant challenge. An efficient, clean air filter will help you breathe easy.

Extend the Life and Efficiency of Your System
An unclean air filter is one of the biggest causes of system interruptions. When your air filter is filthy your system has to run harder to do its job, which will show on your utility bills and it can also cause your unit to overheat. Anticipatory maintenance such as air filter replacement will go a long ways in ensuring that your system has an extended, effective life.

It’s smart to pursue your filter provider’s suggestion on how often you should be swapping your filter. Lennox presents the highest MERV filter available, which will last up to one year contingent on conditions in the home. If you have concerns about your air filter, we’re always ready to answer any questions and help you keep your indoor space comfortable this season and every season. Don’t wait any longer, give us a call at 201-268-5663 .