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What Happens to a Heating and Cooling System When the Air Filter Isnt Changed in Edmonton?

Published on October 07, 2015
Dirty home air filters

One of the most routine problems that we hear about at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in Edmonton is filthy air filters. They might seem like a very small piece of the overall home comfort puzzle, but the role they play in helping us control comfort is a lot larger than most homeowners recognize. Regardless if it is cooling season or heating season, having a clogged air filter can cause a host of problems for your heating and AC system.

So what exactly happens when you don’t remember to switch out your air filter? Here are a just a couple of the side effects you could encounter:

  • Diminished airflow. This is easily the greatest headache you’ll note when your home’s air filter is severely clogged. The longer the air filter goes without being switched, the more dirt, dust and other particles build up. Of course, this hinders air from passing through the filter as it should, meaning your system is working quite a bit harder to leave you with the same amount of air.
  • Frozen coil. If your system is running harder because of a dirty air filter, you also run the danger of having the cooling coil freeze inside of the system, because it’s operating overtime to give you cool air.
  • Total loss of cooling or heating. This is also a probability if your air filter goes neglected for months and months on end. In essence, you will have worked your system so hard that something quits working or wears out and needs to be replaced or serviced.
  • Short cycling. Short cycling means the heating and cooling system turns on and off more than it should. When your system short cycles, it can overheat or break down from the added work, which could end up causing damage to your system.

In addition to these, you can also expect:

  • A diminished equipment lifecycle
  • Reduced energy efficiency
  • Lower air quality
  • More dust and debris
  • Lack of comfort

If you’re not sure when you last changed your air filter, it may be a good time to do so in order to avert any possible damage that could come with a dirty air filter. If you don’t know where your home’s air filter is located or you simply have a question about the number of air filters available, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 587-404-0790 or schedule an appointment online.

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Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning was founded with the determination of delivering customers with the best heating and cooling practices in the industry. Since its foundation, Service Experts in Edmonton has been committed to our area, delivering the best HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) products and services in the area. If you want more information about your regional HVAC leaders, call us at 587-404-0790 or schedule an appointment with us online.
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