Why you should replace your air filter this winter

December 13, 2016

Anticipatory maintenance is crucial in making sure your system is running smoothly. This not only means receiving your routine maintenance check, but also examining your air filter. Your air filter is imperative for keeping your system running well and refining your home’s indoor air quality. As we’ll all be devoting more time indoors this winter, there’s no better time to focus on enhancing your home’s indoor air quality. Exchanging out your air filter is a simple chore and there are several advantages to it such as:

Increased Indoor Air Quality
Air filters clean your air as it drifts through your house by confining dirt and debris. If a member of your household is experiencing allergies or asthma, a quality air filter can do wonders to help assist with managing the symptoms. And if you have a pet, you understand pet dander is a consistant battle. A new, clean air filter will allow you to breathe in better air.

Expand the Life and Efficiency of Your System
A dirty air filter is one of the biggest reasons for system failures. When your air filter is filthy your system has to operate more to keep you warm, which will be evident on your utility bills and it can also force your unit to overheat. Premptive maintenance such as air filter replacement will aid in making sure that your system has an extended, useful life.

It’s wise to pursue your filter provider’s advice on how often you should be swapping your filter. Lennox offers the best MERV filter available, which will last up to one year depending on environments in the home. If you would like more information on the benefits of replacing your air filter, our team is always accessible to answer any questions and help you keep your house comfortable this season and throughout the year. Give our technicans at Appalachian Heating a call at 304-707-0600 to arrange an appointment with us..