When you run your air conditioner during the summer here in Chicago, IL, you may notice some issues like short cycling or low air pressure. This is when you need to ask yourself if you’ve been changing the air filter, located in the return vent, as often as you should. If not replaced every 30 to 90 days, air filters can lead to various AC problems and impact your indoor comfort and your wallet.
Impact on the Air Conditioner
First, a dirty air filter becomes an obstacle to air circulation. Your AC, which runs at a constant speed to cool at a specific rate, will need to work harder to keep up its operation in the face of this blockage. As a result, its fan motor will incur premature wear and tear.
Higher Monthly Bill
By “work harder,” we mean that the AC will expend more energy to reach the same set point you’ve always had. With a dirty filter, then, you’ll see a spike in your monthly bill despite there being no change to your cooling schedule or settings. You may also get hit with costly AC repairs due to the wear and tear that the system is experiencing.
Less Indoor Comfort
Dirty filters let debris pass through into the air handler, coating it in such a way as to hinder the absorption of heat from the air. Consequently, you may not get cool air no matter how long the system runs. In addition, by failing to cool, your AC will fail to remove humidity from your home, resulting in an unhealthy indoor environment.
Rely on Our Family-Run Business
Besco Air Inc. Heating & Cooling is a family-owned and operated company that can provide maintenance for any AC system that homeowners have in Chicago, IL, so contact us today for more details. We’ll replace your filter and do much else that will ensure efficient performance throughout the cooling season.
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