Remember to Clean and Change Your Air Filter
During the month of July which is National Air Conditioning Month, Complete Home Solutions wants you to be aware of the importance of cleaning and maintaining your Air Conditioner. Nobody wants to have worry about their A/C Unit breaking down on them when its 95 degrees out. It’s recommended that you change your air filter at least once a month.
The most important maintenance task that will ensure the efficiency of your air conditioner is to routinely replace or clean its filters. Clogged, dirty filters block normal airflow and significantly reduce a system's efficiency. With normal airflow obstructed, air that bypasses the filter may carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil and impair the coil's heat-absorbing capacity. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
For central air conditioners, filters are generally located somewhere along the return duct's length. Common filter locations are in walls, ceilings, furnaces, or in the air conditioner itself. Room air conditioners have a filter mounted in the grill that faces into the room.
Some types of filters are reusable; others must be replaced. They are available in a variety of types and efficiencies. Clean or replace your air conditioning system's filter or filters every month or two during the cooling season. Filters may need more frequent attention if the air conditioner is in constant use, is subjected to dusty conditions, or you have fur-bearing pets in the house.
Change your filter. Your air conditioner filter should be changed each month. A filter that is clogged with dirt will make your air conditioner run poorly. It will also run up your electric bill.
Clean your filter. In between the time you change your filter, you can clean it to keep it working efficiently. Use a vacuum attachment to vacuum out excess dirt, or take it outside and shake it off.
We always forget to appreciate how amazing our Air Conditioner is until it breaks and were stuck sweating without it. At Complete Home Solutions we pride ourselves in helping our customer’s make their home healthy, cool and comfortable. If your AC system is running well, yet your home feels under Air Conditioned, feel free to give us a call so we can make your home cool and comfortable. We are happy to answer any questions you have! Call today at 1-410-867-1202.
