{"id":410,"date":"2017-09-11T11:00:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=410"},"modified":"2017-09-07T16:50:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-07T20:50:43","slug":"how-often-change-air-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-often-change-air-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should I Change My Home Air Filter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"standard-filter-change\"If you\u2019re not sure how often you need to change the air filter in your home\u2014and you\u2019re not even sure why <\/em>it\u2019s so important\u2014you\u2019re not alone. To be honest, most of the people we talk to about the air filters that serve their air conditioning systems (and heaters) are misinformed about many aspects of their purpose and how to maintain them.<\/p>\n

Today, we want to clear up some misconceptions. Changing the filter regularly can actually help to prevent air conditioning repair<\/a>. Our repair technicians hate to see repairs that could have been prevented, which is why we feel it\u2019s our duty to help.<\/p>\n

Why <\/em>Change the Filter<\/h2>\n

First, we want to make sure you understand what makes this job such an important one. Most people think of the air filter as something that keeps dust out of the air; something designed to reduce allergens throughout the home. In part, this is true. But this leads to a way of thinking that may stop you from changing the filter when you really need it.<\/p>\n

The actual purpose of a filter is to protect your air conditioner\u2014unless it is dirty. A filter that is clogged with dirt and dust will block airflow from moving throughout the home. This causes a number of problems, which is why it\u2019s so important to regularly change your filter:<\/p>\n