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If you’re a responsible homeowner, you probably know you’re supposed to replace your furnace filters on a routine basis. We recommend checking them monthly, and replacing every two months. But what happens if you check your HVAC filter at its regularly schedule interval, only to discover that it’s completely covered in hair, dust and other particles? You’re probably wondering what would cause it to clog up prematurely.
We’ve discovered a few commons causes of this issue, and some of the things you can do to fix it.
What Causes Furnace Filters to Clog?
Following are some of the most common reasons why a furnace filter gets clogged more quickly than expected.
It also stands to reason a higher MERV rating also means the filter is more restrictive in its airflow, causing more wear and tear on your furnace’s blower motor.
Stretch the Life of Your Filter
One step you can take to reduce the frequency of filter replacement is to remove the filter from the furnace and vacuum the surface of the filter. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily make the filter clean or like new, but it does reduce the workload of the blower motor and helps your indoor air quality. It does remove a significant amount of larger particles, particularly hair. This is a great solution that will stretch the life of your home’s furnace filter, and ultimately the life of your furnace, as well as the comfort level of your family
A more effective solution than simply vacuuming everything all the time is to add an air purification system to your heating and cooling system. A furnace add-on like this removes many particles before they can reach the furnace filter, giving your furnace a longer life, and giving your family a safer and cleaner breathing environment. Again, this should be a serious consideration if a member of your family is suffering from allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions.
Of course, not all filters are one-and-done disposable. There are filters available that may be vacuumed or cleaned with a garden hose to extend their lives. They are priced a bit higher than the disposable ones, but are a lot less hassle.
Getting the right filter is important for proper maintenance and operation of your home’s heating and cooling equipment. To learn more about what’s the right filter for your home, air purification systems, or other solutions to improve the indoor air quality of your home, call DorMar to schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with one of our team.
How We Can Help
Our team offers a wide array of routine maintenance and emergency services for your heating and cooling system, allowing your family to breathe fresh, safe, clean air and be comfortable year-round. We also offer a number of add-ons to your HVAC equipment that can improve your home’s IAQ, such as electrostatic air filters, whole-house humidifiers, duct cleaning, and more.
Schedule an appointment for HVAC system troubleshooting or maintenance with us today by using our online contact form, or call one of our seven neighborhood offices listed below. We pride ourselves on our customer-focused service, and our reviews show it.
