It’s Time to Change Your HVAC Air Filter – Jacksonville FL

mediagistic • September 25, 2017
Three white HVAC air filters

Time to Change Your HVAC Air Filter

The beginning of fall means it’s time to change your HVAC air filter before the heating season starts. If you haven’t turned on the heating element in your HVAC System since spring, you probably need to put in a new custom filter. Here are some important reasons for changing your air filter once fall begins.

Dust and Debris Buildup

Dust and debris can build up on your AC system filter, especially if it shares the same ductwork as your heating unit. Putting in a new HVAC filter removes this buildup and prevents it from being blown around your home, which would lower your indoor air quality. A new custom filter helps keep the air in your home clean and healthier to breathe.  Read more about the importance of HVAC air filters.

Improved Efficiency

A dirty air filter means that your HVAC system has to work harder to cool or heat your home. This can end up causing damage that shortens the life span of your system. Changing air filters helps keep your HVAC system running as efficiently as possible. This has the added benefit of reducing your monthly energy bills, since your HVAC system uses less power overall.

When to Change Air Filters

How often do you need to change your HVAC air filter? This depends on certain factors, such as whether or not you have pets in your home. If you have pets, you should change your filter every month. If you don’t have pets, you should check your filter once a month and change it before it’s over-clogged with dust.

Reminders to Change Your HVAC Air Filter

It’s easy to forget to change your HVAC air filter, especially during summer. A quick way to remind yourself is to set a reminder on your phone, tablet, or online calendar, like Google Calendar, so you’ll remember. Another way to remember is to buy an extra filter and place it close to your HVAC system as a visual reminder. Consider adding a note on the filter with the date that it needs to be changed. Doing this will help you remember to check your air filter and replace it.

Cool Connections, Inc. – Your Jacksonville, Florida HVAC Specialists

Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Greater Jacksonville, Florida area about protecting their investment as well as energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). If you require maintenance on your HVAC system, contact us to schedule and appointment.


Cool Connections, Inc. is a locally owned and operated business. We have thousands of customers and the experience for HVAC service, repair, and installations for furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioning (AC), and air quality systems. Be sure to Contact Cool Connections, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida for all your air conditioning and heating needs. (904) 908-5252

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