Tuesday, January 14, 2020

When do I replace my Homes Air Filter

Home Air Filter Replacement


 
home air filter replacement

When do I Change my Homes Air Filter

 Filters also help to keep dust from building up in your ducts, or being blown into other rooms of your house. In recent years, this air cleaning function has become more important to homeowners, and manufacturers have designed filters that use your heating and air system to remove microscopic particles like dust, pollen, pet dander, bacteria, plant and mold spores, and even smoke from the air in your home.

Does someone in your home have asthma and/or allergies?

Those with asthma and/or allergies are much more sensitive to airborne particles than those without. If you have an asthma- or allergy-sufferer at home, change your filter every 6-12 weeks to ensure indoor air quality is at its best.

 Make sure to ask about our air filter replacement program. We vacuum the grate, replace the air filter with a pleated air filter and perform a sanitize treatment (Sanitize Application alone $169) in your HVAC lines. This program on average is $82 per quarter.

 

 

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Do you have pets?

Cats and dogs shed and have odors that can build up in your space, making it necessary to change your filter every 2-3 months. Generally, cats and dogs shed most when winter turns to spring and summer turns to fall, which are key times to replace your filter.

What is MERV 

The MERV rating also indicates the percentage of particles the filter will remove from the air passing through it. In general, a MERV rating of 6 indicates that the filter will capture up to half of the particles in the air; a filter with a rating of 8 will trap 70 to 85 percent of air-born particles it encounters; and a rating of 11 or higher means that the air passing through the filter is up to 95 percent cleaner when it comes out of the filter than it was when it went into it 

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 Signs your air filter needs changed:

  • The filter is visibly dirty. Certainly if you can’t see the material of the filter itself, it should be replaced.
  • The heating/cooling system is running more frequently than normal.
  • You home is more dusty than normal.
  • You notice strange smells, or a burning smell near you HVAC unit.

Be honest; do you change your homes air filter regularly? Statistically speaking most people change their air filter one or two times per year. With an average cost of HVAC replacement in the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News region of $9500 that could be problematic. Therefore, we offer a scheduled air filter replacement. We will schedule for an inspection to determine which type of filter you prefer as well as document each filter size. Allow Universal Duct Cleaning to help protect your home.
Depending on the type of filter you choose, we would visit your home monthly or quarterly and perform the following:
  • Remove each air filter
  • Perform an Sanitize treatment in the system
  • Replace each air filter
  • Clean each vent / grate

types of air filter

Types of Air Filters:

Fiberglass filter: This throwaway air filter is the most common type. Layered fiberglass fibers are laid over each other to form the filter media and typically are reinforced with a metal grating that supports the fiberglass to prevent failure and collapse.

Polyester and pleated filters: These filters are similar to fiberglass filters but typically have a higher resistance to airflow and a superior dust-stopping ability
 HEPA Filters: High efficiency particulate air filters are best for people with allergies and prone to respiratory difficulties. They are effective in screening contaminants up to 99.97% — a reason why the US Department of Energy recommends this type.

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Dangers of a Dirty Air Filter 

The air filters in your home don’t just filter out bits of pollen and dust that would otherwise circulate through the home and lower indoor air quality. They also provide a first line of defense against larger objects such as bits of loose insulation being pulled into the system where they could cause damage or present a fire risk. But if you don’t change your air filter regularly, it can turn against you. Clogged air filters are the number one cause of HVAC system failure. A clogged filter can make an air conditioner work harder than normal to force air into the home. If not addressed, this can lead to more expensive problems that will require you to call a repairman in the future. Call us today to schedule an estimate at (757) 962-0419 .

Make sure to ask about our air filter replacement program. We vacuum the grate, replace the air filter with a pleated air filter and perform a sanitize treatment (Sanitize Application alone $169) in your HVAC lines. This program on average is $82 per quarter.



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