Your air filter is a crucial part of your HVAC system, reducing wear and tear on your equipment and keeping dust out of your ducts. To prevent unnecessary furnace repairs and keep your cooling system in peak operating condition, you should check your filter once a month.

3 Reasons to Replace Your Air Filter

1. Preventing Cooling & Furnace Repairs

Air filters are specially designed to control the airflow through your HVAC equipment. Restricted or blocked airflow can cause your furnace to overheat and shut off or result in a frozen air conditioning unit. This eventually leads to costly repairs that could have been avoided.

2. Lowering Energy Usage

When your air filter is clogged, your equipment has to work harder to draw the same amount of air into the system. In addition to stressing the unit, a dirty filter also results in higher energy bills and increases the carbon footprint of your home. Just changing your air filter can dramatically lower your energy expenses, especially in the summer and winter when your HVAC system sees the most use.

3. Giving Better Air Quality

Many modern air filters are engineered to remove everything from airborne dust and pollen to mold spores and other allergens. Regularly changing your filter will improve the air quality inside your home, so your entire family can breathe a little easier.

Whether you need prompt furnace repairs or regular AC maintenance, the specialists at Pointon Heating & Air Conditioning have the experience to keep homes throughout Baraboo and Portage, WI, comfortable all year long. Visit their website to see their full list of services, and follow their Twitter for more tips today. To discuss your problem and request an estimate, call their Portage location at (608) 745-4616 or (608) 356-4177 to speak with someone in their Baraboo office.