Pleated Filter
One of the most important things you can do to keep your air conditioner or heating system Working a maximum of efficiency is change your air filter. A dirty air filter can reduce the effectiveness of equipment twenty percent or more. Air conditioner filters should be changed every 3 to 6 months. Some contractors recommend every month, but usually a little extreme. Unless of course you have allergies.
Each house is different and there are many factors that effect how long you should wait between filter changes. Wait too long and the efficiency of the equipment will deteriorate and the operating costs increase. Change the filter too often and it's like throwing money away. Considering the cost of some air conditioning filters that could add up lot of money over time.
The more efficient your air filter is the more often you should change or clean it. For most applications of filters folded will work. These filters can have high efficiency ratings as high as 60 per cent according to the manufacturer. Some manufacturers claim even higher efficiency rate.
In general, pleated air conditioner filters air should be changed between 3 and 6 months, depending on how that your area is dusty. Things like construction or living near dirt roads, it may be necessary to change them more often.
If you need more efficient filtration of air you may want an electrostatic Electronic or even a HEPA filter. The more efficient the filter is in most cases it should be cleaned or replaced.
The electrostatic filters offer the most value. They cost 2 to 6 times more effective than a disposable filter, but are reusable. Rinse your simply with water and they are ready to use again.
Electronic filters will never become dirty enough to effect airflow. They become inefficient ability to eliminate dust of the air decreases. To clean the filters, you must remove the electronic cell and soak them in something like cleaner HVAC and then rinse and dry.
The most effective filters are available HEPA filters. These filters clog very quickly and must be checked often. These filters restrict the airflow even they can cause malfunctions of equipment if not properly maintained.
If you use filters to sign your economy local hardware store and get a package of four or five or ten dollars, you do you, your family or your air conditioning equipment favors. When it comes to filters rating, are bottom of the list.
These filters are so low that you could probably keep your AC unit for a year before it is sufficient to collect dust impact its effectiveness. Unfortunately, most of the dust passes through these filters and is based on the evaporator coil.
About the Author:
Donald has twenty years of experience in the heating and air conditioning industry and shares his knowledge and experience at http://www.furnacefiltercare.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Selecting A Filter For Your Air Conditioner Or Furnace
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