All heating and cooling units, including heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners and HVAC units, utilize air filters. As outside air is pulled into the unit to be heated or cooled, it passes through a filter to help remove pollen, allergens, dirt, dust and other debris. It is important that these air filters are routinely replaced. However, many people do not realize why this is so important. Here are three of the reasons why you should consistently change your air filters. 

Clogged Filters Can Lead to Costly Repairs

The first reason why you should consistently change the filter in your heating or cooling unit is because clogged filters can lead to costly repairs. When the filter is clogged, the unit cannot work as it is designed to. It has to work hard to pull air in and some of the dirt and dust from the clogged filter can enter the unit. This causes parts to wear down faster and get dirty, leading to more extensive problems. Replacing the filters regularly helps to prevent these costly repairs and extends the life of your heating or cooling unit. 

Clean Filters Result in Cleaner Air in Your Home

The second reason you should consistently change the air filter in your heating or cooling system is to help improve the air quality in your home. A fresh, clean air filter can catch more debris than one that is dirty and full. If the filter in your HVAC unit is full, dirt, debris, pollen and allergens can flow through the unit and eventually, make their way into your home. This makes your home dustier, dirtier and can create problems for those with allergies or breathing problems, such as asthma. 

Clean Filters Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Unit

The last reason you will want to replace your filters regularly is to help increase the energy efficiency of your heating or cooling unit. If the filter in your system is full, it can be harder for air to pass through the filter and into the unit. In many cases, your heating or cooling unit has to work harder and longer to heat and cool air when the filter is full. In turn, this causes wear on your unit and increases your energy usage. You may find your gas or electricity bill increases simply because the filter is dirty. 

Replacing the air filters in your heating or cooling unit is one of the easiest things you can do to extend the lifespan of the unit and increase its energy efficiency. In addition to this, you should have your system inspected, cleaned and maintained regularly. If it has been longer than a year since your last inspection and cleaning, your unit is overdue for this service. Contact Guaranteed Services Companies today to schedule your next inspection and cleaning service for your heating or cooling unit.