Air Conditioning Filters - What You Know

Like the rest of us, you want the air in your home to be as clean as possible. To achieve this it is very important that you select a high quality ac filter to use in your air conditioning equipment. A good quality ac filter can have a dramatic on the amount of dust in your home and some ac filters even help control odors from pet, cigarette smoke and cooking. Pleated, electrostatic, carbon, electronic and even UV filters are only some of the options available today.

When it comes to AC filters, equipment protection was the initial goal. In other words, AC filters were originally designed to protect the various components of the heating or air conditioning system from larger contaminants that may damage the equipment. The added benefit was cleaner air, but nothing like you see today. Today, AC filters still protect the equipment but they also give us clean, healthy air.

The key to clean air is to make sure AC filters are well maintained. After all, these filters can only hold so many pollutants. Some AC filters are disposable, meaning once they reach a point of being full of air pollutants; they are simply tossed out and replaced. However, you will also find a number of AC filters designed to be recycled. These AC filters are removed, washed, dried, and put back into position.

One of the benefits of keeping your ac filter well maintained is that equipment operating efficiency and cooling capacity is kept at optimum levels. For you, the home owner, this means reduced operating costs, fewer breakdowns and extended operating life.

As far as replacement of AC filters, the timing depends on various factors. For instance, if the air passing through your air conditioning unit is not overly polluted, your filter could easily last for months. On the other hand, if you live in a dusty area or have problems with fungus and yeast, then your AC filter may need to be replaced every two to three weeks.

The key with AC filters is not to wait until the filter is completely caked with dirt and dust. At this point, strain is being added to the air conditioning unit, meaning it has to work harder than it should. The best time for AC filters to be replaced is when you notice the majority of filter media being lightly covered. It would be better to replace an AC filter too soon rather than too late.

Typically air conditioning units need about four hundred CFM of air flow for every ton of cooling capacity. When filter maintenance is neglected equipment must run longer to compensate for this reduced air flow. The result is longer run times, higher operating costs, accelerated equipment wear and more frequent breakdowns.

About the Author

furnace filter selection and maintenance is often overlooked as a way to increase equipment efficiency and reduce operating costs. At http://www.furnacefiltercare.com Donald shares his knowledge and experience in this area.

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