Check your Furnace Filter

Check your furnace filter monthly and change it when it’s dirty. You’ll get better heating, you’ll save on your utility bills and extend the life of your furnace too. Many costly furnace repairs in Houston can be avoided with regular filter changing. If you don’t change the filter, lack of airflow through the furnace will cause it to overheat and shut down. Similarly, a dirty filter can cause an air conditioner to shut down because the coils freeze up when airflow is inadequate. Both events stress the system. Why it’s so important to change your filter It’s a big factor in your indoor air quality and how well your furnace operates. As the filter collects various bits of airborne debris, it starts to clog up. After a while, that build up makes it very difficult for air to pass through. That means the blower is working harder, increasing your energy bills, taking longer to heat your home, and risking burning out the blower motor. The best way to know how often you need to change your air filter is by simply checking it on a regular basis. Every furnace heats a different home, with different factors that affect a filter’s...