The Easiest, Most Important Maintenance Advice We Can Give: Change Those Air Filters Regularly
With spring upon us and summer quickly approaching Chicago's northwest suburbs, you should take the time to make sure your air conditioner is ready to work efficiently. Besides providing cool air, you air conditioner will also play a key role in maintaining your home’s indoor air quality level. The EPA recently ranked bad indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health and according to the National Safety Council, we spend 65 percent of our time inside of our own home. This means that the air in your home can put you at risk for developing health problems. By ensuring that the air you breathe indoors is clean and fresh, you will provide yourself and your family with a comfortable and healthy living environment. The most important thing that you can do to improve the air quality in your home is to change your filters on a regular basis. Dirty air filters can accumulate dust, pollen and other allergens in your heating and cooling equipment. These dirty filters will lead to poor indoor air quality levels in your home and unhealthy conditions for anyone who suffers from asthma or allergies. According to the government’s Energy Star program, you should change the air filters in your heating and cooling system at least every three months. The easiest way to choose an efficient air filter is to check its MERV rating. The filter’s MERV rating shows how effective it is at removing airborne particles from the air. The scale ranges from 1-16. The higher the rating, the more productive the air filter. Generally speaking, a filter with a rating of 10 or higher is considered to be a good option. Your home’s indoor air quality is a vital component to maintaining a comfortable living space. Make sure you're using an adequate filter and change it on a regular basis. For more information on the correct usage of air filters for your heating and cooling equipment, contact the professionals at All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning today. They are more than willing to assist you in all of your home comfort needs. All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning services Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook County in Illinois.
