4 Reasons Keeping Up with Your Air Filter Replacement Is Important

One of the most overlooked parts of keeping your home's HVAC system running smoothly is your air filter. While it is a task that doesn't seem important, remembering to change your air filter every 30 to 90 days is an important part of making sure your HVAC system performs the way you need it to. Milestone has made a list of four reasons why it is important to change your air filter on a regular basis.

1 - Extend the Life of Your Equipment When your filter becomes clogged, it can put additional strain on your HVAC system. This is because air can't flow freely through a filter full of dust and debris. Therefore, it creates extra pressure, so your equipment needs to work harder to get airflow to your system. Over time, this will lead to your HVAC system to burn out faster.

2 - Improved Indoor Air Quality Your air filter helps trap air pollutants such as dust, pollen, and mold spores. When your filter gets too dirty, it is no longer effective at filtering your air. Instead, these pollutants pass through your filter and get into your air ducts, where they're distributed throughout your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this can make your indoor air up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air.