HVAC Filter Knowledge Base

  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...

When to Clean or Replace Furnace Filters Air filters are efficient products, but they do have a limited lifespan. Even if you choose a high-quality filter (as you should) it won’t last forever, and if you fail to change it in a timely fashion your indoor air quality—and the performance of your HVAC system—will suffer as a result. The same holds true if you have a permanent filter, which must be periodically removed and cleaned. It may last indefinitely, but if you neglect proper maintenance procedures it won’t perform up to an acceptable standard. But how, exactly, will you know when the time has come to clean or replace your current air filter? The answer depends, to some extent, on...

  When it’s time to replace your furnace filter, making a decision isn’t as easy as just buying the first filter you see. There are some major differences between different types of furnace filters that can play a big role in how effective they are in filtering out dirt, dust and other pollutants from your HVAC system. When you spend money on a Honeywell furnace filter, you want to know that you are getting the right filter for your home. Confused about which type of filter to get? Let Your Filter Connection break down the three main types of furnace filters.   Pleated (disposable): The most common furnace filters are the types of filters that simply catch large particles and...

9 Common Replacement Home Air Filter Misconceptions Air filters are vital components of your HVAC system. To keep your furnace and air conditioning units working efficiently, the air filters need to be replaced regularly. When searching for the right replacement air filter, there are a number of factors to consider. In addition to the brand, the features of the air filter and your own unique health circumstances should be considered. To help you make the right choice when buying furnace filters, here are common misconceptions to avoid. 1. All Replacement Air Filters Are The Same A home air filter is just a simple filter and they all perform the same, right? Not even close. The overall air quality of your...