It is important that you replace your furnace filters regularly. The frequency in which they need to be replaced varies based on many factors, including the amount of dust and pollen in the area you live, whether you have pets, how frequently you use your furnace and what type of filters you use. Most people should be replacing their furnace filters every two to six months. If you do not replace your filters often, you may wonder why you should and if it is really that important. Here are a few of the reasons why you should replace your filters often. 

Helps With Allergies

One of the reasons why you should change your furnace filters regularly is because it helps to improve air quality. When your filters are clean, they can catch more debris in the air, such as dirt, dust and pollen. When the filter is dirty, it may not be able to do this. This allows these items through your heating system and into your home. Ultimately, more dust and pollen floating around the air in your home can cause people with allergies to suffer in their own home. 

Increases the Overall Efficiency of Your Unit

Another reason why you should change your furnace filters regularly is because it helps to increase the overall efficiency of the unit. The air filter on your furnace helps to remove dirt and dust before it enters the unit. This helps to keep your unit clean on the inside. It prevents dirt and dust from building up on belts, which can weigh the belts down and cause them to snap. It also helps your unit to produce hot air faster, which reduces how long the unit needs to run. 

Reduces Unwanted Smells in Your Home

The last reason why you should change your furnace filters regularly is because it helps to reduce unwanted smells in your home. A filter cannot only filter out dirt and dust, but it can filter out smells from the outdoors before they come in your home. This may include smoke from a nearby wildfire or the smell of cigarettes from your neighbors who smoke outside their door. If you want to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, replacing the filters regularly can help. 

There are many reasons you will want to replace your furnace filters regularly. Replacing them often helps those suffering from allergies in your home, increases the overall efficiency of your unit and reduces unwanted smells in your home. Those who have children or allergy sufferers in their home may want to replace their filters more frequently. If you are unsure of how to replace filters in your furnace or have questions about your unit's efficiency and operation, contact Action Heating & Air Inc. Call us now to get help with all of your heating needs this winter.