Every air conditioning unit contains an air filter that is designed to keep dust and other particles from blowing through your system. When an air filter gets too dirty, it needs to be replaced, a simple operation which usually only takes a few minutes. In Land O’ Lakes, FL, air conditioning systems need to be kept in peak condition to keep the heat and the humidity at bay. Changing your air filters regularly can maintain that efficiency, saving you money on your electrical bills and extending the life of your air conditioner.
The exact time to change your air filter depends on your living conditions and habits. In cases where you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, you should probably change your air filters every month. A clean filter will keep allergens out of your home and help prevent an allergy attack; the longer you put off changing it, the more likely that allergen levels will increase.
Similarly, if you have pets, then the air filters are bound to pick up a lot of dander, which necessitates a change very month or two. Pets also tend to track a lot of dust and dirt in from outside, as do children and even adults who spend a lot of time outdoors. If your family is going in and out a lot, or bringing some of the outdoors in with them, then changing your air filters every 30 to 60 days is recommended.
On the other hand, if you don’t spend an excessive amount of time at home – because you work, because you’re out a lot, or because you use it as a vacation home – then you may not need to swap out your air filters quite as often: maybe only two or three times a year in some cases. Check the filters regularly to see if the dust is building up, and adjust your schedule accordingly.
The skilled technicians at Ierna’s Heating & Cooling specialize in air conditioning services in Land O’ Lakes and throughout the Tampa Bay area. Contact us with any servicing or installation needs you may have; we’ll send our experts out and take care of the problem to your satisfaction the first time, every time.