{"id":854,"date":"2012-04-09T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2012-04-09T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=854"},"modified":"2012-04-06T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2012-04-06T16:00:46","slug":"pittsburgh-air-conditioning-maintenance-tip-when-should-you-check-your-ac-filters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/pittsburgh-air-conditioning-maintenance-tip-when-should-you-check-your-ac-filters\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Air Conditioning Maintenance Tip: When Should You Check Your AC Filters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The filters on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/air-conditioning\">Pittsburgh\u00a0air conditioning<\/a> unit are vital for keeping out the dust and debris that make things like illness, allergies and air quality worse. And it\u2019s important that you take personal responsibility for checking those filters. Sure, you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/contact\">Pittsburgh\u00a0air conditioning\u00a0professional<\/a> visit your home once a year to check the air conditioning, but you should also check the system yourself on a semi-regular basis for possible filter degradation.<\/p>\n<h3>Monthly Checks<\/h3>\n<p>So, how often should you check? Think of it this way. There is no such thing as checking <em>too much<\/em>, but you can easily not check often enough. So, we recommend checking your filter at least once every 4 weeks. It may not always need to be changed during that four week checkup (sometimes it can last 6 weeks or longer), but it\u2019s good to take a peek.<\/p>\n<p>Why is this so important? Because filters that haven\u2019t been checked and changed as needed have a habit of building up excess sediment and debris. Not a problem when it comes to actually working, but a huge problem when it comes to your energy bill. The harder a system has to work to keep you house cool, the more energy it draws and the more you pay to have cool air in your home. And it will break down much faster as a result of overwork and dirty filters.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing an AC Filter<\/h3>\n<p>If your filter is ready for a swap, here are some quick tips to get the job done:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find Your Filters \u2013 If you don\u2019t know where your filters are, ask your contractor on the next visit or look near the return grills by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/heating\/thermostats\">thermostat<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the Filters \u2013 Open the latches and pull the old filter out to check it. You should be able to see clearly through a permanent filter and a disposable one should still be white. If this isn\u2019t the case, it\u2019s time for a cleaning\/replacement.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the Area \u2013 Clear the grill and area of any debris and sediment that might make the filter worse after replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper filter maintenance only takes five minutes and it will save you money every month you run your AC \u2013 not a bad deal for a few minutes\u2019 work. If you need a complete tune-up for your air conditioner, give\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/contact\">Boehmer Heating &amp; Cooling<\/a> a call today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The filters on your Pittsburgh air conditioning unit are vital for keeping out the dust and debris that make things like illness, allergies and air quality worse. 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