Your HVAC system needs a clean air filter to avoid restricted airflow, but you may not know if you need to change it every month during winter.
- It is recommended to replace the filter monthly if there’s any accumulation of debris.
This frequency for filter changes is certainly worthwhile, because it offers a number of benefits, like a longer lifespan, lower utility bills, assured air quality, and fewer breakdowns that require repairs. You can prevent unnecessary strain on the various components of your HVAC system by keeping the filter clean. Putting off a costly new equipment purchase can help you avoid premature failure as your equipment ages. The HVAC system has to work harder to compensate for the restricted airflow caused by ignoring filter changes. As a result, the equipment’s efficiency declines, and its energy consumption and utility bills increase. Your monthly operating costs can be reduced by five to fifteen percent if you maintain a clean filter. Routine filter inspections and changes are even more important if your HVAC system has an air cleaner. If they get clogged, these filters can cause serious airflow restrictions since they have higher minimum efficiency reporting values (MERV). If the air filter isn’t replaced often enough, debris can get into the HVAC system and collect on sensitive components, causing equipment breakdowns. Just by changing the filter routinely throughout the winter, you can help avoid any inconvenience or discomfort, and the cost of making preventable repairs.