{"id":738,"date":"2022-04-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/?p=738"},"modified":"2022-04-25T07:56:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T12:56:26","slug":"does-my-acs-air-filter-help-with-indoor-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gowlandsac.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/does-my-acs-air-filter-help-with-indoor-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My AC\u2019s Air Filter Help With Indoor Air Quality?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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First, we\u2019re glad to hear that you know about the air filter for your air conditioning system. If your AC is in the same cabinet as your furnace (and this is the most common type of HVAC setup), then the same filter works for both units. It\u2019s important to know about this filter, since you must change it routinely to help your HVAC system work at the optimal condition and avoid several serious problems, which can include the system overheating and the evaporator coil freezing over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you think that the AC filter is there to help improve the air quality of your home, we\u2019re glad you stopped by to read this. Although the filter has some effect on air quality, it\u2019s usually harming<\/em> the indoor air quality because the filter is too congested. The filter otherwise doesn\u2019t noticeably improve air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf it doesn\u2019t filter my air, why is it there?\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It does filter the air, but not for the purpose of a healthier indoor atmosphere. The air filter handles an important job, which is to protect the interior of the HVAC system and keep the AC and furnace from suffering damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filter is located between the return air ducts, where the HVAC\u2019s blower draws air from inside the house, and the blower assembly inside the cabinet. Plenty of dust, dander, and other indoor debris flow through the air in the return ducts, and the filter traps them so they don\u2019t contaminate the interior components. The filter will eventually become congested with debris and need to be replaced with a clean one. Depending on the filter strength, the change should be done every 1 to 3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo how can I filter my air to make it healthier?\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You do need air filters for this job, but not the type found on the HVAC cabinet. Instead, you\u2019ll want to call our HVAC professionals to install an air filtration system in Slidell, LA<\/a>, a.k.a. a whole-house filter. These filters are integrated into the ducts in the ideal position to trap the largest amounts of contaminants moving through the supply ducts. Professionals must plumb the filter holder into the ducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air filtration systems come in a wide range of types of strengths. The standard filters are pleated filters, extended media filters, and electronic filters that have improved filtration power thanks to an electrostatic charge that helps draw contaminants to be trapped. You want professionals to help you select the right filter for your needs. A filter that\u2019s too weak won\u2019t do you much good, but a filter that\u2019s too strong creates even bigger problems. A filter that has too thick a weave will block airflow from the HVAC system, leading to a pressure spike that can damage the HVAC system and keep air from reaching the rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can trust the Gowland\u2019s team to locate the air filtration system that will provide your family with cleaner air and an HVAC system that still works at peak condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gowland\u2019s Heating & A\/C Values \u201cRelationship Over Revenue!\u201d <\/strong>If you want better indoor air quality for your home, contact our professionals.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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