| Analogous to change in technology and the | | | | changing the furnace filter or air conditioning filter:o |
| ever-increasing pollutants in the atmosphere, | | | | Turn off the HVAC system and look for the |
| home air filtering technology has undergone a | | | | service panel. You could either use a screwdriver |
| massive change. Today, many home air filters are | | | | or your hand for removing these panelso Locate |
| layered with chemicals for killing the mold and dust | | | | the home air filter close to the intake-outtake |
| spores, and sanitizing the filter to dispel impurities. | | | | blower; it might be behind a panel or door that |
| If you live in a heavily populated vicinity, there is a | | | | swings or lifts open. Remove the filter.o Before |
| high possibility of dust particles collecting in your air | | | | you install the new filter, look for an arrow (arrow |
| conditioner. These filthy dust particles may | | | | indicating the direction of airflow) along the edge |
| probably hold up the condenser of the air | | | | of the new filter. Install the filter, ensuring the |
| conditioner and compel it to work intensely. As | | | | arrow is pointing toward the blower motor and |
| this would hamper the longevity of the air | | | | other related machinery. Make sure you don't |
| conditioner and affect its performance in the long | | | | install the filter in a backwards airflow manner as |
| run, make sure you steam-clean the air | | | | this decreases the efficiency of the home air |
| conditioner at least once in two years. Besides, if | | | | filter.o Turn your system on and check whether it |
| you live in a highly polluted area, a yearly clean up | | | | is functioning properly. |
| would do you good. | | | | Conforming to the above given steps you would |
| Furnace filters and air conditioning filters not only | | | | easily be able to change the home air filter. If you |
| screen out debris and unwanted pollens from the | | | | are unable to change the air filter, call for a |
| heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, but | | | | heating contractor and watch how they change |
| they also increase its productivity. If you replace | | | | the filter. |
| them often, your air would stay healthy and clean | | | | Furnace filters and air-conditioning filters are |
| without any allergens and all other types of | | | | available in permanent (with metal framing or |
| bacteria that could be harmful to the lungs. | | | | fiberglass) or disposable (with cardboard frames). |
| Moreover, fresh replacements help in keeping the | | | | Disposable models are very cheap, but need to |
| HVAC system running efficiently by prolonging its | | | | be replaced within a time span of a month. |
| lifespan and reducing the utility bills after regular | | | | Therefore, it is better if you have spare filters on |
| maintenance. Make sure you check your furnace | | | | hand to save time during the course of the year. |
| filters and air conditioning filters, the need for | | | | On the other hand, permanent brands are |
| replacement or cleaning every month and | | | | cost-effective. All furnace filters and |
| particularly during cooling or heating season when | | | | air-conditioning filters come with a MERV (Minimum |
| the system is continuously used. If these filters | | | | Efficiency Report Value) Rating that denotes the |
| were not changed on a routine basis, your | | | | capability of the product in comparison with the |
| system would have to work extra hard, increase | | | | other various brands. The higher the MERV rating, |
| expenses and reduce performance. | | | | the more beneficial your filtration will be. |
| Following are some common steps followed for | | | | |