FRIENDLY REMINDER TO CHANGE YOUR FURNACE: Are your air filters ready for winter? As snow beings to fall and the mercury starts to dip throughout many regions, its hard to think about things like switching out filters on your HVAC unit. But you should. Breathe Easy Heating&A/C recommends changing your air filter every month, especially during the winter and summer months, when your HVAC unit gets the most use. At the bare minimum, dont let three months go by without swapping your dirty one out for a new one, ask us about our yearly maintenance agreement.4038944989. beheating.ca WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT WE ASK? Here are five benefits of regularly replacing your air filter: 1. Extending the life of your HVAC unit. The most common reason a heating and air conditioning system breaks down is because of a dirty filter. As dirt accumulates, air cant pass, or worse, the system overheats. The motor then has to work harder. In a best-case scenario, your unit will need to be repaired. In the worst case, if your unit is older, not replacing filters could put it over the edge and require you to buy a new one. Replacing the filter is an easy way to lengthen the life of your heating system. 2. Keeping energy costs down. When that clogged air filter is working harder, more energy is being used. And when it requires more energy to make your heating and air conditioning to work, it causes your energy bill to skyrocket. The Department of Energy says the average household spends about $2,200 a year on its energy bill. When you consistently change your air filter, you can save from 5 to 15 percent on your utility costs.THATS INCREDIBLE! 3. Maintaining healthy air quality. This is particularly important if anyone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma. Dirty air filters worsen the air quality and can exacerbate symptoms. If you have pets, its even more important because pet dander will accumulate in the system and then spread allergens throughout the household. Its an easy fix to replace your filter and prevent air quality from deteriorating. 4. Keeping your heating and cooling system clean. Dirt clogged up in the filter can lead to polluting the entire HVAC system. That means extra repairs, service and parts that you hadnt budgeted for or were planning on. 5. A clean peace of mind. Replacing your filter is an easy, inexpensive step to take to save money, extend the life of your system and improve your indoor air quality. It also decreases the amount of energy your family uses. When shopping, look at the MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) number, which ranges from 1 to 12. The higher the number, the better the filtration is. In addition to changing your filter every month, its important to get an HVAC tuneup and regular maintenance at the start of the winter season. BREATHE EASY HEATING& AIR-CONDITIONING will check electrical connections, examine the unit for fire hazards, make sure the unit is free of carbon monoxide, examine and calibrate the thermostat and make sure the system is in shape to work hard for the cold winter ahead. WITH A YEARLY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT YOU NOT ONLY CAN STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT MECHANICS IN THE HOUSE, BUT YOU RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF ANY SERVICE WE PROVIDE, INCLUDING FURNACE REPLACEMENTS. 4038944989 beheating.ca
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:56:08 +0000
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