Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Filter’

Should You Invest in a Whole-House Filter?

Monday, June 1st, 2020

dust-on-tableDid you know that your indoor air quality is just as important to your comfort as having a working air conditioner? It may not seem like it at first, but imagine if you were sitting in a perfectly cool house that was also incredibly dusty. You probably wouldn’t feel too comfortable, let alone be able to breathe all that well. That is why we want you to know about HVAC filters in Charlottesville, VA.

These whole-home air filters are made to work in tandem with your air conditioner (and furnace, if you have one) to filter the air that’s entering your home and keep out unwanted airborne particles. If you aren’t sure whether or not a whole-home filter is for you, then please take a moment to check out some of the information on them that we’ve collected to answer your question.

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If You Haven’t Yet, It Might Be Time to Check Your Filters

Monday, April 6th, 2020

filter-ductThere are several factors that will affect your air conditioning system’s ability to function effectively and efficiently throughout the hotter months of the year. From loose parts to air leakages, unaddressed issues will have a negative effect on your AC’s ability to keep you comfortable.

Even if you are a careful and diligent individual who makes sure to keep their eyes and ears peeled for the smallest problems with their cooling system, there is a chance you may miss this problem. All too often, residents around Charlottesville forget to change out their air filters, never realizing how big of a problem it can create.

Let’s take a moment to look at why your air filter is so important and why you may want to schedule an HVAC service in Charlottesville, VA to get it cleaned or replaced.

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Your Air Conditioner Needs a Fresh Air Filter

Monday, May 14th, 2018

man-with-filterBy and large, air conditioning maintenance is something that you are going to need to leave to trained, experienced professionals. There is just too much that must be done, and much of it is much too complex for the average homeowner or even a general handyman or woman to handle on his or her own.

This does not mean, however, that there is nothing that you can do in an effort to keep your air conditioner functioning properly. In fact, one of the most important tasks to handle is one of the simplest: changing the air filter. When you keep a fresh air filter in your air conditioner, you really are helping it to succeed. Here’s why you need to keep a fresh air filter in your AC in Charlottesville, VA.

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What You May Not Realize about a Home Air Filter

Monday, February 26th, 2018

filter-ductYes, as heating and air conditioning technicians, we would like to remind you of how important it is to keep the air filter clean. This means that you need to replace it every 1-3 months, depending on how often you use it. Or, if you have a reusable filter, then you’ll have to clean it and let it fully dry before replacing it.

You might have heard this before, and you may or may not have followed the advice. Did you know what makes changing the filter so important? You might not have heard all this before.

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