The AC (air conditioner) filter is one of the most important parts of the AC since it determines the quality of air in the house as well as the rate of airflow. That is why you need to ensure an efficient filter replacement program. Here are a few tips to help you with your filter replacement:
Get the Right Filter
Using the wrong filter may interfere with your AC's energy efficiency, waste time (for example, when you have to return a filter), and even make your home uncomfortable (for example, if it's restricting airflow). Therefore, know which filter is right for your AC and your home. Here, the major things you need to consider are the:
- Sizes/Thickness of the filter to ensure it will fit
- MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) to ensure the filter will trap the particulates you are worried about
- Special issues you may have; for example, asthma sufferers require high filter efficiency to reduce allergens in the home
Follow the Manufacturer's Recommendation
The best time to replace your air filter is the time recommended by the manufacturer. For example, if the manufacturer advises filter replacement every three months, that is when you should change your filters. Of course, this advice only applies to those who live in standard houses and don't necessarily have to deal with unusual amounts of debris in their homes.
Perform Physical Checks on the Filters
It is advisable to replace your filters earlier than the manufacturer's recommendation if your house is dustier than usual, there are people with respiratory problems in the house, or if you believe your house has air quality issues. For example, living with pets or living near a gravel road can send high amounts of debris into your house, which calls for more frequent filter replacements. It's also advisable to change the air filters before the recommended schedule if it is physically damaged. The only way to know if there is a hole in the filter is to examine it physically, which is another reason regular inspections of filters are called for.
Write Your Schedule Somewhere
Write the replacement schedule somewhere so that you don't forget to do it when the day comes. Writing the replacement schedule also means anyone can do it; your household doesn't have to continue using clogged filters just because you aren't at home. Therefore, after you have changed a filter, write down the next time it should be changed and put the note somewhere everyone will notice.
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