Why It Is a Bad Idea to Use Dirty or Too Small Air Condition Filter

March 20, 2009 by AirFilterer  
Filed under Air Conditioner Filters

Having an air conditioner in your home is not enough. You must have an air filter in order to be sure that the air you are inhaling is pure and free of air pollutants.

However, what many air condition owners fail to realise is that in order to keep your air conditioning and heating system working efficiently, there is need to be sure the air filter is matched to the unit and is clean.

Many air condition owners are hardly aware of the devastating effect of installing dirty or wrong air condition filter in their home. This defeats the primary purpose of air filters which is to keep system components (blower and evaporator coil) clean.

Installing a dirty filter or a filter that is too small can have many negative effects on your air condition.

1. One of the negative effects is that there is increased blower power consumption. This translates to high electricity bill which is not a welcome development at any time in the home due to other necessary expenses.

2. Another negative effect of installing dirty filter or too small air filter is that it leads to reduced cooling or heating by your air condition

3. Higher cost and shorter life is the result of using dirty air filter for your air condition. These are developments that are not friendly with your lean financial purse. The necessary precaution is to get an air condition filter that works perfectly for your home.

One of the things that can elongate the life span of your air condition is the need to replace the air filter as often as possible, subject to manufacturer’s instructions.

It can range from one to two months for most homes to every couple of weeks for some businesses. You should not wait for the air filter to be filled with dust before replacing it.

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