Can You Run Your Air Conditioner Without a Filter?
When you move into a home with centralized air conditioning, you'll notice that it comes with a filter. This filter helps to catch unwanted debris and allergens from the air in your home. You should be replacing your HVAC filter every three months for the best air quality results.
Do You Need A Filter?
The biggest questions that you may have about an air conditioner filter is if you need one. The truth is that you can run your system without it, but, it's not recommended. Without a filter, you leave your HVAC system susceptible to dirt and debris. This can get into your system and wear them out earlier that normal.
How Does A Filter Affect Your Indoor Air Quality?
The indoor quality of your air should be an important aspect of your home. It's notated that indoor air quality tends to be lower than the quality of air that you find outdoors. Protecting the air quality of your home starts with having a clean filter. It will catch allergens and debris, like pollen, that can affect the air quality of your home. Here's a look at some of the main problems you'll encounter if you decide not to use one in your system.
Condensate Drain Problems
Your air conditioner has a condensate drain. This allows the moisture from the freon tubes to escape your system. When there's no filtering going on, dirt and debris will clog the condensate drain. This makes it unable to drain your system.
Air Quality Problems
When there's no filtering going on in your system, dirt and debris get sucked into the intake. This pumps the contaminated air throughout your entire home. This reduces your indoor air quality.
Freon Tube Problems
Air goes into your system and blows across copper tubes that contain freon. This makes the air cold. When the unwanted debris is not trapped, the debris will coat the fins and make your system not work.
Ductwork Problems
Unwanted dirt and debris that makes it past the freon tubes in your system will enter your ductwork. This will allow the debris to accumulate in large sums which will attract moisture over time. This creates the perfect environment for mold to grow.
What Are The Benefits Of Having A Filter In Your System?
Running a filtering process in your system will reward you with many benefits. First, it will extend the life of your unit. Second, it can help to keep your energy costs down as it helps your system to work at it most optimal. Third, it enhances the indoor air quality of your home so that your family can breathe in clean air. These are only some of the important benefits of having clean filters as part of your home system.
Call Us Today
Understanding how and when to replace your system's filter is a necessity. Our professionals are standing by waiting to assist you with all your filter needs. Give us a call and we'll be glad to come out to your home and help you.
