Life of your home air filter depends on your local weather condition, type of filter you are using and whether you have pets and suffering from allergies. Follow some common rule of thumb guides after considering your situation.
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Before we answer our main question, we need to learn few facts that affect furnace filter as well as other home air filters.
Your local weather conditions impact the home air filter: This is an area where you have no control over or very little control. Local weather conditions results in creating dust, fumes and smoke. Wet weather conditions contribute to biological contaminants including viruses, bacteria, pollen, molds, dust mites, cockroach body parts and droppings and animal dander. Particulates matter generated by these conditions is suspended in the air as microscopic matter, and liquid and solid droplets. The amount of gases and organic chemicals are also depends on local weather conditions.
Type of filter you are using: Three types of filters; flat or panel filters, pleated or extended surface filters and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, are available. They all are made of glass fibers and the efficiency depends on the type of filter and the surface area. Pleated filers could last longer than flat filters. Checkout the efficiency of Honeywell furnace filter and other filters at Your Filter Connection.
Pets: Pet dander has been a main source of pollutant inside homes. Compared to homes with no pets, pet owners may have to change their air filters bit more often.
These conditions determine how often you need to change your furnace filter and others. Manufacturers often suggest that 1”-3” filters should be changed in 30 to 60 days. It’s a good general rule but if you are suffering from allergies, you may have to be aggressive in changing your filters. On the other hand, if you are living in remote area away from vehicles and other polluting mediums you may not have to change your filter that often. If you live in a remote area with no pets, changing your filter every six to 12 months may be adequate. Average suburban home with no pets, may change filters every 90 days and with pets every 60 days. If you have pets and suffering from allergies, may change your filter every 30 to 45 days. Again these are some guidelines only and you need to check with a professional such as Your Filter Connection to get additional information.
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