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What is this one thing, you ask? A dirty air filter!<\/p>\nWhat is this one thing, you ask? A dirty air filter!<\/p>\n
Are you surprised by our answer? If you\u2019re like most homeowners, you might think the only reason you should care about your HVAC system\u2019s air filter is due to the allergens and particles in your air. But you\u2019re only partially correct.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s often assumed that a dirty air filter is a problem because it keeps the air dirty, and this is why HVAC technicians tell you to change yours every 1-3 months. If you aren\u2019t suffering from allergies, you may think your air filter is doing just fine.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the thing\u2014helping your indoor air quality is only a very small fraction of what this air filter does. The true purpose of your standard air filter is to protect the interior components of your HVAC system. Read on to learn more about this, and to discover just how a dirty air filter can impact your HVAC efficiency and quality of life.<\/p>\n
The air filter that comes standard with your HVAC system is installed between the intake air and your HVAC unit. A clogged air filter prevents air from circulating through the vents. In other words, there is not enough air to keep you cool (or warm, when we\u2019re talking about furnace air filters). So, you\u2019ll feel less comfortable.<\/p>\n
If you begin to notice hot spots throughout your house during the summer, or if your thermostat says one temperature but you feel like it\u2019s another, a clogged air filter could be to blame. But as we\u2019re going to talk about more, minor discomfort is the least of your worries.<\/p>\n
Your cooling system functions by absorbing heat from the air within your home. As the refrigerant within your system evaporates, the evaporator coil absorbs the heat from the air blowing over the coil. But if the air filter is too clogged up, it restricts how much warm air your system is able to draw in. This can actually cause the coil to freeze!<\/p>\n
Now you have two problems. First off, a frozen coil won\u2019t be able to absorb heat, which will create low airflow and inefficient operation. The second problem is that as the ice thaws, the water will have nowhere to go but onto and into your property.<\/p>\n
That said, there are a couple different causes for a frozen evaporator coil. Therefore, if you notice yours is frozen over, first check the air filter. But if the problem doesn\u2019t resolve itself, it\u2019s time to call a pro.<\/p>\n
If your air filter is too clogged up, the blower fan has to work harder to try to bring in the right amount of air. Changing your air filter every 1-3 months during periods of HVAC system use restores appropriate airflow through your ductwork, helping your system work more efficiently, and as a result will help keep your monthly utility bills down where they should be.<\/p>\n
At Covenant Heating and Cooling<\/a>, we are \u201cDedicated to the Promise of Serving You!\u201d Contact us today to service your HVAC in Nashville, TN<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The true purpose of your standard air filter is to protect the interior components of your HVAC system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[48,92],"class_list":["post-890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-hvac","tag-nashville"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=890"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":894,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/890\/revisions\/894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}