How Do Dirty Air Filters Impact Health and Cooling Efficiency?

The air filter on the HVAC system performs several functions. It impacts airflow and traps airborne contaminants, which is vital to your health. Filters can clog quickly, and it’s important to change them on a regular basis. A clogged filter reduces cooling efficiency and will aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at how dirty air filters impact health and cooling efficiency in your Moreland, Georgia, home.

Increased Energy Consumption

If you don’t change the filter before it clogs, airflow will be restricted, making it harder for your cooling system to cool your home. As a result, the AC will use extra energy to keep your home at your desired temperature. It will have to work harder and harder to push air through the filter, which will cause your cooling expenses to increase.

Poor Indoor Comfort

You may notice hot and cold spots throughout your home if you don’t change the filter often enough. The AC won’t receive the air it needs to keep your entire home cool. This translates into poor indoor comfort. You may find yourself adjusting the thermostat more frequently when the filter is clogged, which further adds wear and tear to the system and causes the AC to use even more energy. The increased wear and tear may also eventually cause repairs.

Compromised Indoor Air Quality

Many of the airborne particles the filter captures can be harmful to your health if you breathe them in. However, when the filter is clogged, the cooling system will distribute unfiltered air throughout the home. This means you’ll be breathing in the harmful particles the filter would normally trap. A dirty filter is especially detrimental if you suffer from allergies or asthma or other respiratory conditions.

Contact Trinity Air Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning to learn more about air filters and how they impact indoor air quality and cooling efficiency. Give us a call today at (770) 285-1990.

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