Home Improvement

Did you know that the air inside your home can be anywhere from 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside? There are a number of things that can affect the quality of the air inside your home. Using efficient air conditioner filters are going to be your primary defense in keeping the air inside your home of good quality.

AC filter replacement is a big part of maintaining your home on a monthly basis. If you or someone in your family has allergy problems, keeping your air conditioner filter clean and replaced when necessary can reduce the amount of allergies you have on any given day. Replacing your AC filter is  inexpensive and only takes a few minutes to do, so getting yourself in the regular routine is a great habit to get started on.

There are some nice air filters on the market today that can allow your home to go up to three months without having to replace your air conditioner filter. Some of these filters include an electrostatic air filter, media air filter pads, pleated air filters, HEPA air filters, activated carbon air filters, and fiberglass panel filters. Each of these air filters plays their own part in helping to keep dirt, debris and dander at a minimum in your home. It is good to keep in mind that the smaller the particle that a filter can catch, will put more load on your air conditioning unit causing it not to run as efficiently as it can, therefore raising your monthly electric bill.

Keeping your window unit air conditioner filters clean is just as important as replacing your central A/C units filter. Window units do not usually have replaceable air filters. Newer window units now come with a filter that is washable and can be cleaned over and over again. Not only will air in your home be cleaner, but cleaning your air filter helps keep your ac coils and your internal components of your air conditioner clean. In the long run this will save you money, because your air conditioner will last longer, and run with less load saving on your electricity bill.