When was the last time you changed your AC filter? If you aren’t sure, then it is definitely time to change it!
But how often should you continue changing it once you do this time? And why is it so important to change your air conditioner filter often? Read on to find out.
How Often Should I Change My AC Filter?
A typical rule of thumb for changing your AC filter would be every one to three months. Typically, you would want to change it at least every 90 days.
While that is the general rule of thumb, that is not to say that you shouldn’t change it more often! In fact, the more you change it, the better!
Additional Factors
While the general rule of thumb is to change it every one to three months, there are other factors you have to take into account that may dictate if you need to change it more often. These are just a few things to take into account:
- Your AC filter’s MERV rating (if it is a 1-10, you can change it every three months, but if it is 17+, you want to change it monthly)
- Your household’s habits and health conditions
- Who lives in your house
For instance, if you have pets and children, it is best to change your filter monthly. The same goes for if you have anyone living in your home that has any health conditions like asthma. If you live by yourself, you could wait a bit longer to change your air filter.
Additionally, if you burn candles often, you will want to change your air filter more than you otherwise would.
Importance of Changing Your AC Filter
Is it truly that important to change your air filter that often in Florida? Yes! Here is why.
Improved Energy Efficiency
For starters, the more often you change your air filter, the easier time the AC unit will have working. It will not have to work in overtime because it is too dirty or dusty.
Extend the Life of the AC
Another important reason to stay up-to-date on changing your AC filter is that it will help to extend the life of the AC unit. The cleaner you keep it and the better maintained it is, the longer it will last without issues.
Better Air Quality
New AC filters will make the air quality in your home better.
Since an air filter traps the elements that you do not want in your air, like pollen, dirt, dust, mold, animal fur, etc., you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. If you keep it in there and have a dirty air filter, these particles can affect how the air passes through the filter, potentially causing more health issues.
Change Your AC Filter
It is crucial to change your AC filter often—whether that is every month or three months, depending on the different factors discussed above.
Schedule an ACMaintenance
To make your life easier, contact us at Bowersox Air Conditioning and Heating so we can put your air filter changes on the schedule for the next year! You won’t have to worry about forgetting to change it!
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