Without the air filter in your air conditioning system, which is designed to capture dirt and dust, all of that unwanted debris will enter various parts of your system. Nobody wants that. When your air filter clogs, it can no longer work at its peak efficiency and do its job cooling your home.
Below are some of the problems that could develop from letting your air filter remain dirty. If your cooling problem ever gets out of hand, you can call our AC Orlando trained and certified All Temp specialists for help.
More Dirt, More Problems
When you allow your air conditioning to run using a dirty air filter:
- Airflow will decrease. Your AC needs a certain amount of airflow to work properly. Dust and dirt in excess can build up and obstruct the airflow. Air filters are designed to capture the dirt and dust that could cause this. While the air filter is clogged, it will actually provide resistance to the air flow, rather than facilitate its flow.
- Your AC works harder. With a dirty air filter, in order to reach the set temperature, your AC system must work harder due to its decreased energy efficiency. This added effort your system has to exert causes it to use more energy.
- Air quality decreases. You will detect a noticeable decrease in your indoor air quality when your filter is dirty. This happens because particles start bypassing the filter and slowly become a part of your air flow. Then, when your system cycles on, the particles are delivered straight into your living areas.
- Optimal temperature isn’t achieved. Under the pressure a dirty filter causes, your system will have to struggle at achieving the temperature you desire. This struggle can cause a decrease in the amount of warm air circulating throughout your home.
Though it isn’t a challenging task replacing an air filter, it’s one that can be easily forgotten. AC Orlando air filters last three months before they should be changed. Mark your calendar if you are having a hard time remembering.
If ever you need air conditioning system repair, or any other complication that might arise, call the AC Orlando experts at All Temp at 407-857-7800.
