{"id":19991,"date":"2019-02-04T08:02:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T13:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filtersfast.com\/blog\/?p=19991"},"modified":"2020-02-18T09:13:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T14:13:23","slug":"why-change-your-air-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filtersfast.com\/blog\/why-change-your-air-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Change Your Air Filter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered why you have to change your air filter regularly? Here are a few reasons why changing your air filter at least every 90 days is so important.<\/p>\n

Changing your air filter is a home maintenance task that is often overlooked because<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s hidden, it\u2019s not something we see every day<\/li>\n
  2. The effects of not changing your filter are not obvious<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You might be thinking: what\u2019s the big deal?\u00a0 Do I REALLY need to change them that frequently?\u00a0 Here\u2019s what happens when you do not <\/em><\/strong>change your air filter regularly.<\/p>\n

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    System Inefficiency & Failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When your air filter is dirty and clogged with debris, air cannot flow through properly.\u00a0 This is the #1 reason for system inefficiency and failure. The added strain on the fan motor can cause it to overheat and eventually fail to operate. In the meantime, stressing the system forces more energy consumption leading to higher electricity costs and utility bills.<\/p>\n

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    Poor Air Quality:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Today\u2019s air filters are specially designed to remove many harmful contaminants from indoor air.\u00a0 Dirty air filters decrease contaminate catching efficiency of the filter media. Depending on the MERV rating you choose, contaminants that are removed include:<\/p>\n