Our home HVAC units are a crucial part in assuring that our homes are comfortable and safe to be in. A properly maintained heating and cooling system is vital for many of us to stay active and alert during the day and to be able to fall and stay asleep at night. Without a properly working HVAC system, you could be facing hurdles to your productivity, lack of sleep, irritability, and even illness.
One of the most simple and crucial ways to ensure that your home HVAC system works in a way to keep you and your family healthy is by changing out your furnace’s air filters regularly. But how can you tell if your furnace filter needs changing?
How Can I Tell If My Furnace Filter Needs Changing?
Unfortunately, there is no universal standard on how often air filters need to be changed. There are multiple factors that need to be considered… including the size of the home, how many people live in said home, if there are pets (and if so, how many), and more.
In general, you should be looking at replacing your air filter no less frequently than every 90 days. If you have pets and other sources of allergens, you should be considering replacing your air filters every 60 days. Some people with severe allergies may want to replace as frequently as every two weeks.
Can I Replace a Furnace Filter Myself?
You can replace a furnace filter yourself. There are a number of steps to keep in mind. That said, it is important to make sure you are purchasing the right air filters for your furnace, and that they are of sufficient quality. HVAC specialists who perform maintenance on your furnace will be able to give you proper recommendations on the best filters to use and where to buy them.
Happens If the Furnace Filter is Backward?
In most cases, you won’t cause damage to the furnace itself by putting the filter in backwards. However, air will not properly flow through your system, resulting in poor air quality and higher energy costs. If you suspect that your air filter is not installed correctly, then you should replace it with a new air filter properly inserted as soon as possible.
Tragar Home Services Will Help Keep Your Furnace Running Smoothly Year Round
Tragar Home Services has been providing Long Island with unparalleled HVAC services for nearly seven decades. We’ve adapted to the changes in technology both in installation and maintenance for HVAC units as well as our ability to provide rapid response services to customers during and off business hours. In addition to home heating and cooling, Tragar handles plumbing, whole-house water filters, kitchen garbage disposal units, and much more.
Contact us today for a free estimate and start on the path towards peace of mind and savings. And for discounted heating oil managed through a simple, user-friendly ordering system, please go to Express COD to learn more.
