One of the best ways to maintain your air conditioning unit is to routinely replace the filter or filters that your unit houses. Some units have one filter, while others may have up to three filters. The frequency in which the filters need to be changed varies based on the type of filters that are in place, how often your unit is used, and the amount of dirt, dust and pollution you have in your area. Some manufacturers recommend changing the filters monthly, while others recommend changing the filters annually.

As a homeowner, you may not understand why changing the filters in your air conditioning unit is so important. Here are three of the reasons why you should routinely change the filter in your air conditioning unit. 

1.  Reduce the Amount of Dirt and Dust That Enters Your Home

One of the reasons why you should regularly change the filter in your air conditioning unit is because changing the filter helps to reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen and outdoor pollution that enters your home. All air that enters your air conditioning unit to be cooled passes through this filter. If the filter is clean, it can filter out more particles, thus reducing the debris that enters your home. 

2. Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Unit

Another reason why it is important to regularly change the filters in your air conditioning units is because replacing the filters helps to increase the energy efficiency of your unit. If your filters are dirty, your air conditioner is pulling less air into the unit to cool. This means that your unit has to work longer to produce the amount of cool air you need in your home, which increases your energy bill. Replacing the filter allows your unit to efficiently pull in air to cool. 

3. Decrease Wear on Your Air Conditioning Unit

You should routinely change the filter in your air conditioning because changing the filter helps to decrease wear on your air conditioning unit. Pollen, dust, and outdoor residue and debris can all negatively affect parts in your air conditioning unit. Dirt can build up on hoses and shorten their lifespan and dust can affect the lubrication of gears in your unit. Changing the filter keeps these elements out while minimizing the amount of maintenance it needs and the amount of damage these items can cause. 

Replacing a filter in an air conditioning unit may not be simple if you do not know how or cannot easily access your unit. If you do not want to change your filter yourself, or you need help changing your filter, AC services can help you. Call a residential AC service today and let them show you how to replace your filter or replace filters on your hard to access units today.