Air Filter Replacement

Long gone are the wood burning stoves, and fireplaces that homes used to use as their primary source of heat and the window air conditioning units that used to provide a cool breeze. In today's technologically advanced society, most homes use heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units better known as an HVAC to effectively and efficiently keep their homes cool during the summer months and warm during the winter months. Regular maintenance is required for these units in order to keep them running smoothly and efficiently throughout the units life span.

Maintaining the filter to ensure longevity.

The most important thing to do in order to increase the longevity of your HVAC unit is to regularly maintain the coils and fins of your unit and most importantly to maintain the units air filter. Neglecting something so simple and easy to change such as the units air filter not only can cause a loss of performance but it can also drastically impact your energy efficiency causing a spike in electric bills. When you allow your unit to have a dirty filter, your allowing the air flow to be blocked and therefore the efficiency of the unit will be affected.

The blockage can also cause the air flow that has to find another way to escape to bring dirt into the coils and reduce the ability to heat properly. By simply taking five minutes to clean or replace your filter you can save yourself a significant amount of energy and also increase the longevity of your HVAC unit.

Accessing and the different types of filters available.

Most of the HVAC units available on today's market have very easily located filters that the normal homeowner would have very little trouble accessing.

Most whole house HVAC units have filters that are usually found around the return duct. They could be located within a wall, behind a filtered panel, in the ceiling or located directly on the HVAC unit itself. A lot of singer room HVAC units have a filter that is located right behind the face of the grill that actually blows the heat or air into the room. There are two basic types of filters, reusable and disposable.

How often should you change your filter?

In general, you should replace or clean your filter once a month during the seasons with the heaviest usage, winter or summer.

Replacing your filter frequently can greatly increase the longevity of your HVAC unit.

Does your McAllen home need urgent air filter replacement? Dial (956) 686-6656 now to contact All Valley Plumbing & AC Co.'s top notch services.