Winter is the time when HVAC filters need to be inspected and replaced most often. Professionals, such as our team at Airco Service, Inc., suggest that you should change your air filter at least once every three months. However, during the winter months, when you rely more on your heating system, it is recommended to replace the air filter every month. If you use high-end pleated filters, it is suggested to change them every six months.
To ensure that the HVAC filter effectively removes allergens from indoor air, you should replace it frequently during the winter months. This will help to keep the indoor air clean and your heating system will also work optimally. Depending on your lifestyle and the type of oven filter you choose, you may want to change it more often. Several factors need to be considered when deciding how often the furnace filter should be changed, and many filter manufacturers recommend how often their product should be replaced.
Routinely changing your air filter is a good idea because it keeps your HVAC system and indoor air healthy and safe. When a heating unit with an unobstructed air filter and obstructed air flow tries to heat your home, it may overheat, shut down unexpectedly, or even damage the heat exchanger and other internal components. Since ovens use a heat exchange mechanism to cool or heat the air in your home, the system fan draws current air into other spaces in your residence. During the winter, you may need to change the filter in the oven more often, as many families spend more time at home and the system is used a lot. Marking your calendar every 90 days or trying to remember the last time you changed the filter can be a challenge, so many oven manufacturers recommend replacing them at the beginning of each new season.
Changing the filter in your oven is quick, easy and a job that any owner can do on their own. Vacuum or clean reusable filters according to manufacturer's instructions, or replace disposable air filters as soon as they look dirty. One of the ways you can ensure that your HVAC system is effective is to replace air filters on a monthly basis, especially with heavy use. Filters receive a minimum efficiency report value (MERV), which ranges from 1 to 16, although ratings of 6 to 12 are best for residential furnaces. Because filters with higher MERV ratings are denser, your oven must work harder to draw air through them and not all ovens are powerful enough to do so.
Therefore, dirt is likely to accumulate on air filters faster during this season than during the warmer months. Even if no one in the household is allergic, it is advisable to change the oven filter frequently, every 30 days if you have several pets, so that the oven works efficiently. Many residential systems will not function properly if a filter with an exceptionally high MERV rating is used, as these can block airflow. Usually, MERV 13 is the highest rating suitable for residential heaters. Remember, whenever you have questions about indoor air quality protection, please do not hesitate to contact the Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing team for assistance.
