We all love the heating, cooling and ventilating systems in our homes especially when it is working perfectly as it keeps us feeling comfortable when indoors. Research has shown that the average person is spending a majority of their time indoors and it is also proven that the air within our homes and offices is much more polluted as compared to the outdoor. Therefore, regardless of the fact that the air conditioner is in good working condition, it is crucial that one maintains it. In fact, the harder the HVAC system works the more maintenance it requires. 

With that in mind it is essential that you strive to ensure that the indoor air is clean and healthy. This can be done by a simple task such as changing the air filter on the air conditioning system on a regular basis. Air filters are what keep dust in the air from circulating in the room and as a result such dust and mold tends to accumulate on the filter. 

A congested air filter is less effective in its role and as such the contaminants in the air will flow indoors. This will be hazardous to the occupants of the room since dirty air causes allergic reactions, respiratory problems and asthma attacks. Especially during the cold season it can easily re-circulate particles that cause flu and other colds thus helping in spreading such airborne diseases.

A dirty air filter will also cause the air conditioner to strain itself to provide cool air. This means that more energy is consumed meaning more exhaust is released into the environment. This has a detrimental effect on the environment since such exhaust gases are the main causes of global warming.

Regularly changing the air filter will also improve the efficiency of the air conditioning system. The clean air filter will make it easier for the system to provide the desired air into the room since the airflow will be smooth and not inhibited by accumulated dust. A regularly maintained air system also means that it will last longer since it is not strained. Usually replacing the air filter takes around ten minutes. Try it and experience the positive changes.