Check out http://youtu.be/gdYwAB5mvEw to learn the difference between two styles of air filters for your heating and air conditioning needs.You can also check us out at http://www.completecomfortcooling.com or http://www.utahfurnaceandairconditioner.com
Hi I am Mike with complete comfort heating and air conditioning located in the Utah county area. I would like to talk to you today about one of the most important things a home owner can do in maintaining their heating and air conditioning equipment which is regularly replacing the air filter. Customers often ask me what type air filter they should use and how often should they change it. There are many type of filters out in the market today but the two most common are the fiberglass style and the pleated style air filter. The fiberglass filter has a flat face and as you can see and is fairly porous, this type of filter does not do a very good job of stopping most of the dust and dirt that passes through it. The problem with that is the dust and dirt is recirculated through the home and collects on the inside of the furnace and air conditioning equipment. Over time this can lead to higher energy bills, breakdowns and premature equipment failure. These filters should be changed every month. The other type of filter is a pleated style filter. The material is denser and is formed in pleats with gives it much more surface area to collect the dust and dirt. This type of filter is what I most often recommend to my customers. It should be replaced every two to three months, and costs between 3 and 6 dollars. This filter is a good balance between efficiency and air flow resistance.
The manufacture of your heating and air conditioning equipment also recommends a annual tuneup and safety inspection which helps keep it running at peak efficiency and extends equipment life.
If you have any question regarding air filters or maintenance please give feel free to email me at mike at completecomfortcooling dot com or if you are in the Utah County area you can call me at 801-885-9791.
