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When and Why it is Important to Change the AC Filters

When and Why it is Important to Change the AC Filters

For efficient air conditioning systems, it is essential to conduct regular check-ups and maintenance practices on elements such as the filter. First, you should understand why a HVAC system's filter is important. Airflow in the AC passes through a filter that traps pollution agents such as dust, pollen, animal fur, and other air particles. The filter has a dense sieving system that traps the pollutants without inhibiting airflow through the system. 

When to change an AC's filter

Due to the nature of its work, the air filter clogs over time. Pollutants accumulate, making it tricky for air to flow through it—the recommended changing time during such a malfunction for 30 days. The changing period also varies depending on the running time of the AC. During hot summers, the system runs for more extended periods, trapping more dirt than usual. Owners should change the AC filter in intervals of 30-90 days during these seasons.

Importance of changing the AC filter

1. Optimum functioning during summer periods
The summer season is infamous for its extreme and extended heat periods. The AC system is responsible for cooling and regulating room temperature, and clogging in the AC filter reduces the entire system's efficiency, making it challenging to control the temperatures. If you’re unsure how to change your AC filter, contact our team at A-Plus Quality heating and cooling services in Toronto. 

2. Minimizing risks of breakdowns
Old AC filters become less effective traps for pollutants and debris, penetrating other parts of the AC. Dirt in the system increases chances of wear and tear hence breakdown, resulting in higher repair costs. Therefore, through A-Plus Quality’s HVAC services Toronto, building owners can replace the filters reducing the chances of breaking down.

3. Improved indoor air quality
Faulty air filters allow for the entry of debris and pollutant into rooms in the building. It is important to change air filters to prevent causing health issues to people in the building. Effective air filters minimize health risks to the old, children, and those suffering from asthmatic and allergic conditions. 

Improve your air quality and AC efficiency by changing your air filters on time. Contact A-Plus Quality for any of your HVAC needs in Toronto and the GTA!

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  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • What is a mini-split?

    By definition, and simply put, a “Split System” is a heating and air conditioning system which has two main components, the indoor unit and outdoor unit. In short, the indoor unit absorbs heat energy in the cooling mode, and the outdoor unit rejects the very heat absorbed by the indoor unit. And the cycle is repeated until the set temperature is met. Although the indoor and outdoor units are located in physically different, hence “split” locations, they are connected and operate as, one system; continuously circulating refrigerant liquid and vapor by means of interconnecting, dehydrated copper refrigerant lines, commonly referred to as a “Line Set”.

  • What is a heat pump?

    Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house and during the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide equivalent space conditioning at as little as one quarter of the cost of operating conventional heating or cooling appliances.

  • Why is there ice building up on the copper pipes?

    There can be many reasons why the refrigerant pipes are freezing up but the most common issue is low refrigerant levels. If your AC unit has ice buildup turn off the unit for at least 4 hours and call us at 416-410-0337

  • Water is Leaking on my Furnace

    Water falling on to the furnace can harm your heating unit by affecting the control boards and other components enclosed in the furnace. There can be many causes to the water overflow, but the most common cases in the summer is the ice build up inside the evaporator coil due to low refrigerant level. Water build up can also be due to the evaporator coil having a crack on the base, if this is the case contact us by booking an appointment or call us today to have a technician come have a look at your unit and repair this issue before it causes excessive damage.  

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