The Purpose of an Air Filter
The air filter for your HVAC system will help to keep dirt and other debris out of your heating and air conditioning system. This could help to prevent damage and will even lead to improved airflow. Ultimately, you should replace your air filter on a regular basis. While the recommended schedule can fluctuate, based on factors such as pets in the home or allergies, most people will need to change their filters every three months.

What Could Happen if the Air Filter is Not Replaced?
If you avoid replacing your air filter, you could regret it as it could cause a variety of issues. One of the issues that you will notice rather quickly is that you will have less airflow. An air filter that is not replaced will clog and will eventually not let clean air pass through as efficiently. Your system will then have to work harder to reach your desired temperature. This will then lead to higher energy bills and poorer outcomes.

If you do not replace your air filter on a regular basis, it could also cause dust, dirt and other debris from getting into your HVAC system. This could then start to affect the major parts of the system, which could be far more costly to repair. Further, the dust and debris in the system will start to get into you ducts and spread around your home. The dust and debris that spreads around your home will affect your air quality, and with poor air quality there can be serious harms to your health.

To prevent this from happening, remember to change your air filter regularly. If you are in need of a duct cleaning or HVAC maintenance, Maple Air Heating and Cooling, serving the Greater Toronto Area, will be glad to help you. Contact us today to speak with a specialist regarding your air filter or schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment.