Your home’s air comes in from the outdoors and circles through a filter before heading into the vents of your home. When was the last time you took a closer look at the air conditioning filters present in your system? At Ambient Edge, we can help you with air conditioning filter replacement by providing you with hands-on support to help you get your filters cleaned up and replaced in no time with our air quality services.
What Do Air Filters Do for Your HVAC System?
Air conditioning filters are one of the most important components of your home’s heating and cooling system, and even though they may not be a part of the working process, they directly impact the quality of air in your home. When air comes into your home from the outdoors, it often has small particles of dust, dander, and allergens in it that must come out before the air moves into the heating and cooling system. The air passes through a filter that is designed to capture as much of that material as possible.
Though there are various types of air filters used today, a high-quality filter should be able to capture most of the debris and dust from the air before it moves further into the system, ensuring that there is less material like this entering into the heating and air conditioner. That helps those components to work better by not clogging up the working components of the system. The easier the system can pull in air, the better, as that can directly help the heating and cooling system operate more efficiently.
With a clean air filter, the air conditioner is able to work very effectively and efficiently to cool the air in your home before sending it out into the rest of the rooms. When this does not happen, your home’s AC system is more likely to be less efficient. That could mean higher bills for you.
How to Know When to Change Your Air Conditioning Filters
The AC filters in your home are specifically designed for the make and model of air conditioner you have. You should always follow the recommendations and requirements set by the manufacturer when it comes to installing your air filters, changing them, or cleaning them. However, there are a few signs that you may need to do this more often than they recommend, including the following:
- Your energy bills are climbing even though the temperature outside is not higher, the humidity level is not higher, and you have not dropped the temperature on your AC thermostat in some time. That means your system is working harder to meet your energy needs.
- You are seeing more dust, dander, debris, and other material on the surface of your furniture, which indicates more of this material is getting into the ductwork and being blown through the vents onto your property.
- You notice dust on the vents themselves. This may be one of the most worrisome signs because it means a buildup is likely present that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
- The system sounds like it is running louder than it should. That could mean it is working harder to pump air through your home because the air filter is clogged and needs to be replaced.
- Your home does not feel as cool as it should, even though your system is running. That could be because it cannot operate efficiently.
If you notice any of these symptoms occurring, it is time to get new air conditioning filters installed on your home’s AC system. If your system uses reusable air filters, you will need to remove the existing filter, clean it as directed by the manufacturer, and then replace it. Most of the time, you should do this at least once a month to ensure your air conditioner is operating safely and efficiently, and Ambient Edge can help.
Why Failing to Keep Your Air Conditioning Filters Clean Is a Problem
As noted, when the air filters are clogged or built up with material, air cannot easily pass through them, and that means your home’s air conditioner has to work harder and harder to bring enough air in to meet your demands. That taxes the system, and over time, it can take a toll on the way the system works and functions. Some of the problems that can develop from not getting proper care for your air conditioner include:
- Higher energy bills to cool your home (and heat it in the winter months)
- More wear and tear on your system, leading to more frequent repair needs to the air conditioner
- Poor air quality, which can impact your health and make it harder for those in your family with asthma and allergies to breathe easily without symptoms
- Higher amounts of dust on furniture that you need to clean away
- A drop in the overall sanitary conditions in your home, especially if mold or mildew spores get into the system and travel throughout the home
Air conditioning filters may not seem like a big deal, and they may be something you put off from one weekend to the next, but doing so has its consequences. At Ambient Edge, our goal is to help make it easier to maintain your home. To do that, we can handle the air conditioner replacement or cleaning for you, alleviating the risk of problems.
Do You Want a More Powerful Level of Clean from Your Filters?
Talk to our technicians about the best type of air conditioning filters for your home and how you can invest in a higher-quality system that improves comfort and keeps the air in your home healthier. Let us know what we can do to improve the function of your AC system.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Team Today
To learn more about air conditioning filters, contact Ambient Edge today to schedule an appointment. Let us help you improve your home’s air quality and give you the ability to breathe a bit easier overall this year. You may save some money when doing so, too.
