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Saving Money and Staying Healthy

The benefits of maintaining a clean AC filter

By: Air & Filters

As your airbrconditioning filter does its job, it gets loaded with more and more particles.brThis increases resistance and reduces airflow. Your AC filter needs to bebrchecked, maintained and changed frequently in order to function properly andbrsafely. Why is it important to change your AC Filter?

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PRESERVESbrTHE LIFE OF YOUR AC UNIT

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A cloggedbrair filter can cause major damage to your system. A dirty air filter restrictsbrthe air flow in your HVAC system which places additional strain on the unitbrwhich could, over time, freeze the unit and cause your system to fail. Checkbryour air filter’s condition monthly to ensure the longevity of your system,brsaving yourself thousands in possible repair and replacement costs.

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It is alsobrimportant to ensure you have the correct sized filter installed. The evaporatorbrcoils of an AC Unit are what keeps your unit blowing cold air. A filterbrprotects the AC coils from getting dirty which would make the unit run longer tobrcool your home. Having the wrong sized filter will allow air and particles tobrgo around the filter, causing build up on your evaporator coils and eventuallybrcausing your unit to fail. A new filter is the least expensive way to maintainbryour unit.  

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SAVES MONEYbrON YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL

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Having abrdirty air filter makes your unit work harder and consumes more energy.brReplacing your AC filter regularly is one of the quickest ways to reduce yourbrenergy bill.   It’s also an easy andbrinexpensive way to be environmentally responsible.

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PROVIDES AbrHEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LIVE

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If your filterbris too dirty, it starts to become a source of air pollution reducing the airbrquality in your home. Changing the air filter in your system means you are notbrconstantly circulating dust, pollen and other small particles in the air.brInstead, it ensures cleaner, fresher, healthier air. This is better forbreveryone in your home, particularly children and the elderly, and mostbrespecially for those suffering from allergies and/ or asthma. Change yourbrfilter for your family’s health.

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For morebrinformation contact Air & Filters, family owned and locally operated. Forbrmore information contact jenny@airandfilers.com or visitbrwww.airandfilters.com