How often should you Change your AC Filter?
Air conditioning filters come in a variety of forms, but all forms need to be changed on occasion to keep air quality at optimal levels. Some of the different types of filters include economy filters, efficient filters, panel filters, and reusable filters. Of course, every home has different amounts of dust, so some may need to be changed more often, but if you’re wondering how often you should change your AC filters, keep reading.
Economy filters, sometimes known as panel filters, should be changed every two months. These filters often advertise they can last up to 90 days, but when a panel is filtering air for 60 days, there is going to be much dust and sediment that congests the filter and restricts air flow. This can bring up problems later on, so we recommend changing them at least every two months.
For filters that are either reusable or highly efficient, you will want to change these more frequently, roughly once a month. The highly efficient filters capture the smaller particles that other filters miss, so you’ll want to replace these every month to make sure they continue to do so. Reusable filters should also be cleaned every month, as these filters are never 100% clean and they lose a bit of their filtering ability with each change.
Filters are capable of capturing dust, lint, pollen, smog, bacteria, pet dander, and similar particles. But if you don’t change the filters, then you may as well not have a filter. That’s why its imperative to be diligent about changing your filters in proper intervals.
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