How often should you update your air filters? As a heating plus a/c worker this is a question I get fairly frequently.
Well I would say there is a general amount of time that you should change your air filters, I would say that it depends on the situation as well.
I would say that for all the people you should change your air filters out every 3 months, however some people are going to need to change your air filters out way more often than that. I personally know a couple people that change their air filters out every single month. Depending on how scrub your condo is plus how nice the air filter is will determine how often you need to change your air filters; and like for example if you are just using disposable air filters plus your dwelling gets dirty often that I would change your disposable air filters as often as possible. Probably once a month; however, if you are using a much higher quality air filter that does a better task at catching all kinds of dirt plus contagions that are in the air, such as a HEPA filter or UV light filter. Then you can go multiple months without having to change those out, especially if your dwelling is relatively clean. With a UV light filter you should check the bulb frequently to make sure it hasn’t burned out. Replacing your air filter is more than just having nice indoor air quality, it’s also nice to keep your heating plus a/c in nice shape. If your indoor air quality isn’t particularly good, it can also affect your health as well. There are multiple reasons plus benefits to have a nice air filter in your home.