{"id":1136,"date":"2020-01-20T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T16:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2020-01-17T08:40:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T13:40:53","slug":"a-dirty-air-filter-and-its-impact-on-your-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltechservicesinc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/a-dirty-air-filter-and-its-impact-on-your-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dirty Air Filter and Its Impact on Your Furnace"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"man-holding-air-filter\"Telling our customers to replace their HVAC air filters every 1-3 months isn\u2019t just a suggestion\u2014we\u2019re saying this because it\u2019s the only way you\u2019re going to get the most efficient and effective use out of <\/em>that HVAC system. And considering how much we use our furnaces during these winter months, chances are you\u2019d like to do whatever you can to avoid high heating bills or potentially even unexpected repair needs.<\/p>\n

One way you can do this is by performing one small maintenance task\u2014yes, there is one maintenance task you can do on your own\u2014change your air filter! You might be surprised to find just how important this small component is. Many homeowners think it\u2019s just there to protect their indoor air quality, but this is not its intended purpose. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n

The Point of Your Air Filter<\/h2>\n

As we mentioned, the main point of your furnace\u2019s air filter isn\u2019t to protect air quality. Rather, it\u2019s to protect your furnace. <\/em>Today\u2019s filters are designed to optimize air quality as much as possible, but because your furnace\u2019s blower fan sucks in air at such a high speed, it could also potentially suck in heavy amounts of debris.<\/p>\n

Dirt and other particulates in the air of your home could potentially damage the furnace itself, pummeling its internal components with that debris. The filter is there to protect your furnace from these particles, and a dirty and clogged furnace can cause some trouble!<\/p>\n

Why You Don\u2019t Want a Dirty Furnace Filter<\/h2>\n

Both your furnace and your central air conditioner are designed to take in a certain amount of air with each cycle it goes through. This airflow helps to ensure that you always feel comfortable, and also that your furnace\u2019s motor doesn\u2019t run for too long. Dirt and debris can clog up the filter, and will not allow the right amount of air through. This impacts more than simply your comfort.<\/p>\n

Sure, you\u2019ll feel less comfortable because of the lack of airflow. But you will also find yourself paying more to even use your HVAC system. The system has to run nonstop in order to compensate, which results in higher monthly bills. A dirty air filter can also lead to serious repair needs, to resolve problems like:<\/p>\n