How time flies. Just a few weeks ago I was talking with you about how important it is to change your central air conditioning filter every 1-2 months. Now summer is over, and it's time to make the same point for your heating system.
There's no question that changing your filter is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to reduce your heating bill and extend the life of your heating equipment. And yet, how many people forget to do it? My guess is most.
If your system runs with a dirty filter, your unit will have to work a lot harder to heat your home. That drives up energy costs, and it also puts a strain on the system which, over time, can shorten the life of your equipment.
Here's an example. If you've got a forced air system, your furnace has a fan that pushes the air through your home. Imagine that you put a fan in your living room to circulate the air. If you put a plastic bag over the back of the fan, what would happen? You wouldn't get much air circulation! This is, in effect, what happens, when your filter is dirty and clogged.
Your filter should be changed every 1-2 months. You might also check to see if your return ducts have filters that need to be replaced. And make sure that you only use a filter that is the correct size for your unit.
There's no question that changing your filter is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to reduce your heating bill and extend the life of your heating equipment. And yet, how many people forget to do it? My guess is most.
If your system runs with a dirty filter, your unit will have to work a lot harder to heat your home. That drives up energy costs, and it also puts a strain on the system which, over time, can shorten the life of your equipment.
Here's an example. If you've got a forced air system, your furnace has a fan that pushes the air through your home. Imagine that you put a fan in your living room to circulate the air. If you put a plastic bag over the back of the fan, what would happen? You wouldn't get much air circulation! This is, in effect, what happens, when your filter is dirty and clogged.
Your filter should be changed every 1-2 months. You might also check to see if your return ducts have filters that need to be replaced. And make sure that you only use a filter that is the correct size for your unit.
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