This is not a trick question. You should change air filters when they are dirty. Choosing how often to change your air filters can depend on several factors.
• The type of filters your A/C system requires
• The overall air quality of your city area home
• Pets- Birds, dogs, acts hamsters, etc.
• Number of people that live in your home
• The general air pollution in the city area you live in or if there is construction taking place nearby
For your typical 1” to 3 “air filters most manufacturers suggest to change them bi-monthly. This is a good rule of thumb. If you however have to tolerate light to moderate allergies, you may need to upgrade the air filter or change them even more regularly than OEM specifications. On the other hand, if you live in a remote area, own a home that is infrequently occupied (perhaps a vacation home) or an area where there are fewer cars around, replacing your air filter each year may be quite sufficient. Why are we concerned about pets, because they shed which can clog up a filter fast?
Here is a rule of thumb suggestion:
• Seldom used home or single occupant homes without pets and allergies change your filter 6 to 12 months.
• Typical suburban home without pest, change your filters every 90 days.
• Same home and you add a dog or cat change the filters every 60 days.
• Multiple pets or have allegories, change your filters every 30-45 days.
Use whatever remember system works for you and set alerts to remind you about changing your filters. This simple task with help your HVAC system perform better.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hope these tips will help anser your concerns about when to change your air filters. If your air conditioning unit is not performing well or your utility bills are going out of sight, please call us at Action Heating and Air Conditioning, we can help. Our expert technicians can quick resolve any cooling issues you may have. Please visit our website at www.callaction.net for specials that we have available