Breathe Easier: Why a Monthly HVAC Filter Replacement Schedule is Key to Better Air Quality
Your home’s HVAC system is the lungs of your house, and the air filter is its first line of defense. While many homeowners follow a seasonal or quarterly replacement schedule, adopting a monthly HVAC filter replacement schedule—especially for standard 1-inch filters—is the single most effective, simple maintenance task you can perform to dramatically improve your indoor air quality and safeguard your entire heating and cooling system.
In a world where indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, a commitment to a 30-day filter change provides immediate and long-term benefits for your health, comfort, and wallet.
The Power of the Monthly Change: Improved Air Quality
The primary function of an air filter is to trap airborne contaminants. Over the course of a month, that filter becomes a highly effective, yet finite, repository for a surprising amount of particulate matter:
- Allergen Reduction: A clean filter