Everyone is busier than ever, between, work, school, family, etc. When you are super busy small tasks tend to get forgotten until they grow to become huge problems. One of those important small but important tasks is changing the air filter of your air conditioner on a regular basis.
There are many things that could go wrong if your air filter is not cleaned on a regular basis. First and foremost, your closed space will be circulating foul air which could damage your health and cause irreversible damage to your lungs, skin and other parts of the body. Apart from the damage to your health, there are other problems which also you must be aware of.
You Could Damage Your AC Beyond Repair
Clogged air filter puts quite a bit of strain on the air conditioner including the compressor. It makes it very hard for the unit to work to its optimal efficiency. The motors over a period of time could run the risk of irreversible damage and the day will not be far off when you will find that the entire air conditioner has been damaged beyond repair. You could preempt this situation by changing air filters as and when required. You must look for quality air filters and this is where reputed manufacturers of air filters could make a big difference.
Reduced Performance
Poor quality air filter is like blocking your breathing apparatuses in your body. It would be like you trying to breath with your nose and mouth closed. This would lead to poor quality of air and the cooling effect would also be compromised quite significantly. The layer of accumulated dirt in your AC filter prevents it from breathing the right amount of air. This becomes all the more evident and visible during winter months. If you wish to keep your AC working efficiently, you must not ignore the importance of changing air filters regularly.
Reduced Energy Efficiency
A bad air filter would most certainly increase your energy bills quite significantly. It will put a lot of strain on the compressor and other resources and this will lead to increased consumption of electricity. In fact, there are some research studies to show that poor quality air filters could lead to increase in power consumption by as much as 15%. We can’t stress enough how important it is that you regularly clean the air filters or have them replaced at frequencies suggested by the manufacturers. Quality of air filters again matters quite a bit.
Poor Quality Of Indoor Air
The main purpose of installing and running an air conditioner might get defeated if your air filter is not working properly. You will most certainly compromise on the quality of air that circulates in your living room and other closed spaces. As mentioned earlier, this could lead to a number of health issues ranging from bronchitis to burning eyes, from skin problems to headaches and sinus problems.
If your air conditioner needs to be repaired, replaced or maintained contact us today for a consultation and quote at (561) 424-6437.
