The right furnace filter is very important for your heating device to work in an optimum level and giving your home clean and healthy indoor air quality.
Dust, dirt, pollens, and other harmful microscopic substances are prevented from being spread by an efficient furnace filter.
With a bad filter, these harmful microscopic matter may worsen indoor air quality and may make the house a breeding ground for possible viruses. This is why you have to select your air filter very carefully. Here are some guidelines to follow. First, you need to consider certain considerations for your air conditioner air filter such as filter size and filter thickness. You also have to know if your the air filter of your heating system is pleated or non-pleated. In general, pleated furnace filters are way efficient and have longer life spans. You should also consider filter efficiency. Choose those air filters with MERV, the standard rating system accepted by The American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the air filter industry, in general. Make furnace filter replacement a priority. Your HVAC system should undergo regular replacement and maintenance. This is to make sure that your HVAC unit will run smoothly and efficiently as possible to avoid very high electricity bills. Cleaning your filters also increases the chance of removing contaminants that may pollute indoor air. Schedule clean-ups once in every three months. This is the most ideal span of time when your HVAC system needs cleaning. Remember, the filter you use will greatly affect how often it needs changing. Also, the air quality and the presence of pets and other contributor of pollens also determine how often you should clean your air filters. Check if the furnace filter has changed its color to gray. This is a good indication of dirt buildup.