One of the most important things to do in order to give your air conditioning system longevity is change its filter, but how often is it necessary? This is a question that many people have, but unfortunately there isn’t an exact answer. Generally you want to change your AC filter every thirty days, but every home is different so the time frame may vary between changes. It is important to know how often for your own house because if you wait too long to change the filter, the equipment efficiency will deteriorate and the cost of operations will increase. If your filter is changed more often than necessary, you are wasting money on filter costs.
One major factor is dust. The amount of dust in the area you live in directly effects the time frame between filter changes. For example, if your area has more dust, it would be closer to thirty days. Whereas, if the area you live in has less dust, you could wait closer to two months. The keys is, however, that you never want to exceed two months in between filter changes.
In addition to that, the more efficient the air filtration is, the more often it will need to be replaced or cleaned. This is just something to look into when deciphering when to take care of your filter. Again, every system and house is different, so this is just a guideline.
Replacing the air conditioning filter is something you can take care of yourself at home, but it is important to get a professionals opinion on the matter before you do damage to either your AC system or even your pocket. For more information on your AC filter needs, call ProMag Energy Group today at one of our locations close to you;

• Orlando 407-380-5560
• Fort Pierce 772-370-2464
• Polk County 863-438-6610
• Daytona Beach 386-248-2565