Home Air Filters: Change Regularly and Watch Your System Perform Efficiently

Schedule Now

If you’re like many homeowners, you don’t give much thought to your cooling equipment’s air filters. But just because they’re out of sight doesn’t mean that these important system components should be out of mind. Here’s a look at how taking care of your home air filters can boost home comfort while lowering your spending this summer.

The importance of home air filters

Although it may come as a surprise, a dirty air filter is actually the number one reason for HVAC system failures. When your filter gets clogged with dirt and debris, airflow to your system’s air handler is restricted. This puts extra strain on the air handler fan and ultimately could burn out the motor, causing the system to overheat and eventually fail. But before the system fails, the overall stress placed on the air handler and motor fan will cause your equipment to run inefficiently, meaning high utility bills.

In addition to creating costly bills and the potential need for repairs, a dirty air filter can reduce your home’s comfort levels. Clogged air filters prohibit your heating and cooling equipment from operating as effectively as they should, and the buildup of dirt and debris in your air filter can lower your home’s indoor air quality, making it more difficult to breathe, or aggravating respiratory illnesses and allergies.

Properly maintaining your air filter

As a rule, it’s wise to inspect your air filter before first turning your heating or cooling systems on for the year, and once a month when the system’s being operated continuously. Typically, your air filter can be found right next to your furnace or air conditioning system air handler. Look for a hinged or removable cover about one inch in width, and the filter will be inside. To determine if replacement is necessary, take the filter out and hold it up to a light. If light’s unable to pass through the filter, the filter is too dirty and needs to be cleaned or replaced.

For more information on changing your home air filters, or for other home efficiency tips, contact the professionals at Apollo Home Heating, Cooling and Plumbing. We proudly serve residents of the greater Cincinnati area.

Image via Shutterstock.com

Schedule
Call
"Ernie & Mike did a superb job on my new furnace and A/C installation. Despite having more than a day’s work to do, they came in and stayed until the job was done. They were organized, efficient, and protected the rest of the house well. Got both furnace and A/C installed the same day. Ernie was courteous, informative, and clearly knew his job better than anyone I’ve encountered before. The units look so good guests now get The Tour of our new system. Apollo is clearly not a fly-by-night company. I would recommend them to anyone in need of a new furnace and/or A/C."
- Jerry A.
"I called Apollo because of a water leak I thought I had in our upstairs shower going into the kitchen. Robbie came and assured me everything was fine & looked at all the other plumbing. He ended up changing a few pipes for our washer & clearing a drain. He was very nice & knowledgeable with all my questions. I ended up signing up for the care plan & was very happy with my service."
- Cassandra B.
"The team at Apollo exceeded my expectations. As a business owner, my attention to the details and commitment to providing excellent service is high. From the sales rep. to the installation team, everyone’s performance was outstanding. For example, the installation team went to great lengths to protect our floors, placing floor runners and across the wood floors and up the stairs. They even were spot washing walls upon their departure. I highly recommend this company."
- Randy B.
"We scheduled an estimate AND a tune-up. We knew something was wrong with our furnace, but hoped we could make it through the rest of the season. Upon telling Bill what our furnace was doing, he warned us immediately what the possible outcome was going to be; a cracked heat exchanger. He watched the flames roll backward, tested carbon monoxide levels, which were so high they meter’s last reading was 5,600 before saying “high”. He immediately shut it down, tagged it, and explained that with levels that high and children in our home he wanted off right away. He continued his inspection and showed us via a camera that not only was it cracked in multiple places, but had holes all over it. He gave us a few options for repairing it; his knowledge as well as genuine concern was beneficial and refreshing. Luckily we also scheduled an estimator, Micah, to come too and we were able to get costs between repairing and replacing (with several options). We decided to replace with a much higher efficiency furnace and one sized properly to our home. Hands down, not only did they both provide us great service and knowledge, but without sounding dramatic, they may have saved our lives. This was our first time calling Apollo, but it won’t be our last."
- Sarah B.
"Apollo is an excellent company. I always receive great service. Alex A. was professional and friendly. He kept me informed during the process of checking my furnace and heat pump to make sure they were working properly. The company makes sure you are notified who is coming and when they are on the way. All my interactions with the company have been wonderful."
- Beverly S.
    Read Reviews
    Image

    Financing

    Learn More
    Image

    Apollo Care Plan

    Learn More