Heating & Air Blog
Category: Indoor Air Quality
The Effects of Dirty Air Filters
We recommend changing your filter every four to six weeks to maintain healthy indoor air quality. Understandably, this task is easily forgotten, but it’s important to keep in mind that, when your filter’s dirty, so is the air you’re breathing inside your home. And that’s not all. A dirty air filter can cause other problems, including: Reduced air flow – Air conditioners require a certain volume of air flow to…
Understanding MERV Ratings
As the allergy season approaches, your air filter can make a big difference in your indoor air quality. Homeowners should change their air filters every four to six weeks. If air filters aren’t changed regularly, contaminants may be circulated directly into your home’s living spaces, significantly decreasing air quality. Additionally, homeowners should make sure they install filters with the MERV rating recommended for their HVAC systems. The Minimum Efficiency Reporting…
