Taking Care of Your Air Filters

TAKING CARE OF YOUR AIR FILTERS THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR FILTERS EFFICIENCY •A clean air filter will keep your air conditioner running more efficiently • The system won't work as hard to push cool air into your home HEALTH •A dirty air filter blows allergens and contaminants into your home • Indoor air quality is affected significantly by your air filter MAINTENANCE • When the air filter is dirty, it puts excess strain on the system • May lead to more frequent repairs and shorten the lifespan of the unit SIGNS YOU SHOULD CHANGE YOUR AIR FILTER RISING COSTS • Are your heating and cooling bills going up for no apparent reason? Dirty air filters can increase your heating and cooling costs $. $. 2$ AGGRAVATED ALLERGIES • Many factors can contribute to worsening allergies, including dirty filters • If you are experiencing indoor allergies, try changing your air filter FREQUENT MAINTENANCE • Does your system seem to need professional attention more than before? • It could be due to dirty filters putting more wear and tear on the system FACTORS THAT AFFECT AIR FILTERS HOUSEHOLD • If there are pets or smokers in your house, you'll need to change the filter more often ALLERGIES • Households with allergy sufferers need to change filters frequently to keep allergens down USE • You'll need to change the filter more often during peak usage seasons Steam -express INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: STEAM EXPRESS làu Need Fresh Air Proudly celebrating 14 years of Serving Families in Texas www.STEAM-EXPRESS.COM Sources: http://www.redbeacon.com/hg/importance-air-conditioning-filter-use/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/18/AR2006011800470.html ........