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4 Signs You Need to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

4 Signs You Need to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter

July 1, 2020 By Emily Joswiak Leave a Comment

Your home’s air filter for your HVAC unit is responsible for far more than you realize. It might also be responsible for some issues you are having around your home. Here are some signs you need to replace your home’s air filter.  

Your Allergies Are Bad 

The first indication that you might need to change your home’s air filter is if your allergies have worsened. Air filters are the key to ensuring allergens don’t get into your home’s air. However, a filter will fill up with all the particles that might be trying to get through, which can result in you having worse symptoms with your allergies than what you are used to.  

Electricity Bill Costs More 

When you don’t change your filter, it can also be costly. That is because having an old air filter will cause your entire HVAC system to work harder to function. Therefore, an air filter that needs to be replaced can drive up your electricity bill’s cost.  

Dust and Dirt Around Your Vents 

Another sign you need to replace your home’s air filter is if you start to notice more dirt and dust than usual. Again, when your air filter is older, it cannot catch all the small particles from getting in the air, so you will notice more of them around your home, especially on vents.  

Airflow Isn’t Cold Enough 

Because it’s summertime, you are going to want to make sure that your HVAC system is fully operational. If you notice that the airflow in your home isn’t as cool as you think it should be, the problem may lie with your home’s air filter.  

How to Check 

To check if your air filter needs to be replaced, all you need to do is pull it out and see if any light passes through it. If you can see light pass through it, then you are okay for a while. If you don’t, then it’s time for a new air filter. To get the correct air filter for your home, keep MERV ratings and the size you need in mind.  

About Emily Joswiak

Emily is a writer, marketer, and purveyor of all things family. She loves to help people find their way, especially through the written word.

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