Air filters on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units keep airborne pollutants from entering ducts, coating equipment, and affecting the indoor air of your Cape Coral, FL home. Standard HVAC filters capture large particulates, such as animal dander, hair, insect parts, dust mites, and pollen. Better quality filters do even more. Cleaning or changing filters according to manufacturer’s recommendations keeps your AC system working efficiently with fewer breakdowns.
Better Energy Efficiency
Air must flow freely over coils for proper heat exchange. Dirty coils cannot absorb and release heat efficiently, which makes the compressor work harder. When coils, ducts, and other elements of the unit are clean, energy efficiency improves. According to the Department of Energy, keeping filters clean can reduce a system’s energy usage by between 5% and 15%.
Cleaner Indoor Air
Clean filters keep pollutants from entering ducts and your living space. Dirty filters allow pollen, dust, and other airborne pollutants to circulate through ducts and be blown into your home. Many of us can benefit from taking additional measures to improve air quality. Air cleaners or purifiers are often recommended for those who have allergies, asthma, or other respiratory difficulties.
Fewer Repairs
HVAC professionals report that dirty filters are the primary reason for repair calls. Changing filters frequently helps keep your system clean. Dirt coating coils taxes the system and often causes components to fail. It is much less expensive to change a filter than replace a compressor. Fewer repairs mean better performing equipment and consistent comfort.
Magnificent Air Cooling & Heating services most major brands of HVAC equipment for both residential and commercial properties in southwest Florida. For more information about the importance of keeping HVAC air filters clean, feel free to speak to one of our certified technicians.
