HVAC Filter Knowledge Base

What is a Furnace Filter Whistle? Quick Answer: A furnace filter whistle makes a sound when a filter is clogged 50%. Your furnace filter heating and energy efficiency will be negatively impacted by a clogged filter, so reusable furnace filter whistles let you know when it is time to replace the furnace filter.   How do you know when your furnace filter is clogged? This is where a furnace filter whistle comes in. Although simple, this accessory proves to be incredibly useful in determining when your furnace may require an air filter replacement. If you are tired of constantly looking for signs of a clogged/dirty filter or just can’t seem to figure out when you should get your air filter...

What Way Does a Furnace Filter Go In? If you own a home that utilizes a forced-air furnace for heating/cooling/ventilating purposes, you might realize sooner or later that there’s a filter requiring a replacement. As time passes, your forced-air furnace may stop functioning optimally and display signs of increased electricity consumption and poor air quality. These are indications your furnace filter is getting clogged with dirt, debris and other harmful pollutants. Fortunately, replacing a filter is a simple task. Many people experience trouble in the job, as they end up inserting the furnace filter backwards or in an improper position. This not only results in poor efficiency, but it may also result in the hot air getting blocked. Placing your...

What Happens When A Furnace Filter Is Dirty? When your air filter is dirty and clogged, your furnace must work harder than usual in order to compensate for the increased blockage of airflow. Not only does this significantly increase your utility bills, but it also results in your furnace system overheating or shutting off too quickly. This prevents your home from warming up, making it difficult to survive in extremely cold weather. Oftentimes, when the furnace filter is too clogged by dirt or debris, the electronic “limit switch” safeguard may also end up malfunctioning or failing. This not only damages the internals of your furnace, but also results in the system not firing up at all. Repairing can easily end...

  If you suffer from severe allergies, but love your pet, you may need to work a little harder to stick to certain cleaning routines to reduce the dander in your home. When it comes to either giving up your loved animal or taking a few extra steps to avoid doing so, you will likely choose the latter. An electrostatic air filter, for instance, will allow you to improve your indoor air quality and reduce your allergy symptoms at the same time. After experiencing almost immediate allergy relief, you will undoubtedly enjoy the application of a simple air filter. There’s nothing your pet can do about dander, so it’s your responsibility to take action!   The Dangers of Pet Dander...

Your HVAC unit will be put to greater use in the summer and winter months, and with it will come a higher energy bill. But, the cost can be reduced with a routine task - changing your HVAC filter. Installing a new air filter before these peak usage periods will help not only maintain the quality of your air, but also the life and effectiveness of your HVAC unit. Of course, make sure your replacement HVAC filters are the right size.   What’s Special about Summer and Winter? Throughout the summer season, your HVAC unit works extremely hard to cool your home. It cycles air around and upwards in order to combat heat that inevitably invades during peak hours of...

How To Replace An HVAC Filter   General home maintenance is one of the most important aspects of the life of any homeowner. Whilst many people are familiar with the importance of having an HVAC unit to keep the temperature of their home comfortable and the air clear of dust, many people overlook the need to replace the air filters themselves.   Disregarding the need to change your unit’s air filter on a regular basis can result in you spending a lot more money on your utility bills than you need to. Likewise, it can also damage your HVAC unit in the long run, which means that you’ll end up paying for additional repairs or replacements that could otherwise have...

Keeping your HVAC unit running as it should helps maintain the ideal temperature for your living space. It’s ideal to keep home air filters changed, and to avoid the potential problems that may crop up. Knowing what could happen may be all the motivation you need to stay on top of changing your filters. Inefficient System The first thing you may notice with a clogged air filter that hasn’t been changed is that rooms take longer to cool or heat up. That’s because the dusty filter doesn’t allow good air flow through the ducts. That forces the unit to work harder, run longer, cost you more money and reduce the lifespan of the unit. This will ultimately cause your electric...

How to Reduce Pet Dander if You Have Allergies People gain joy from their pets, but they can also aggravate allergies. If your pet has fur and you suffer from allergies this can negatively affect you. Pet dander is actually the shed of skin, and not the pet's fur, as most people tend to imagine. For households with pets, dander can form a good proportion of the dust in your house. The good news is that you can reduce pet dander in your house by taking the simple steps expounded on in this article. Change Your Home Air Filters Home air filters are necessary for cleaning the air in your house. As a pet owner, you can see the hair...

Written by: Your Filter Connection   For most people, air quality seems unimportant. For men and women with allergies, including dust and pollen, pollutants can wreak havoc. Thanks to a quality residential air filter, pollutants that cause itchy eyes, sneezing and a running nose can come to a halt. So if you’re concerned about your home’s air quality, here are some common Qs and As.   What Do Filters Remove? Filters cannot stop every type of pollutant from entering your home. They can, however, stop most, including mold spores, pet dander, skin cells and even dust mites. Each of these pollutants can ruin your home’s air quality and irritate your allergies, and different types of air conditioner filters can stop...

Written by: Your Filter Connection   Your HVAC unit will be put to greater use this summer and winter, and with it will come a higher energy bill. Changing your filter before these peak use times will help not only maintain the quality of your air, but the life and effectiveness of an HVAC unit. So get ready to replace your old air conditioner filters to save a bit of cash this summer and winter, and to extend the life of your heating and cooling system.   Added HVAC Life A dirty filter causes more damage than you think. The dirt found in an old filter can stop the flow of air and cause systems to work harder and even...