How do Furnace Filters and Duct Cleaning Impact Your Furnace?

It's all connected. Your filters, your furnace, and your air ducts, that is. They all work together to effectively heat your home. One can't work properly without the other! This is why it is so important that both your furnace filters and your air ducts are properly cleaned. You may not think it matters how often you change your furnace filters or if you've had a duct cleaning, but it does. Trust me, your furnace will thank you for putting in a little extra TLC.
Furnace filters and duct cleaning impact your furnace in a number of ways. How? Well, let's start by looking at furnace filters. Furnace filters are used to keep dust, dirt, debris, and other contaminants out of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) unit. The filters trap these particles, keeping them out of the furnace. This ensures that the furnace is protected and that the air quality is improved. Without clean filters, the parts inside the furnace can wear down quickly and the lifespan of your furnace can be reduced or compromised. This is why it is important that your furnace filter is changed when it becomes necessary. When furnace filters aren't changed often enough, dust and dirt can get into the air and affect the cleanliness of your home. How frequently they need to be changed varies depending on the type of filter you use, how dirty your air ducts are, and the number of pets and smokers that live in your home. All of these factors can impact how often your furnace filter should be changed. It may be one month, three months, or even longer. Be sure to ask a professional or check your filter for signs of wear.
When it comes to your air ducts, they also need to be cleaned. In fact, both the Environmental Protection Agency as well as the National Air Duct Cleaners Association recommends a duct cleaning. Duct cleaning is essentially the process of removing built up contaminants that get trapped inside of the air ducts over time. When this build-up of dust and dirt remains in the ducts, it can affect the quality of air in the home as well as the effectiveness of your furnace. If there is anything blocking the air ducts, your HVAC unit needs to work even harder to circulate air. This puts an added strain on your furnace, which can cause it to wear down faster and use up more energy. This is why a duct cleaning should be performed by a professional every two years, or as necessary. There are cases where a duct cleaning may become needed earlier, such as in the case of extreme weather, if there are smokers or pets in the home, construction or renovation, or the arrival of a new baby.
Both furnace filters and duct cleaning are essential to the longevity and effectiveness of your furnace. They both need to be properly cleaned in order for your furnace to do its' job well. Without it, built up dust and dirt can compromise the cleanliness of your home and the health of your family members. So, when it comes to taking care of your home, start with the furnace - and the furnace filter and air duct, of course. By keeping your furnace filters clean and having a duct cleaning performed by a qualified professional, your furnace should be at its' best whenever you need it.
Or Sela has worked at Canduct Duct Cleaning for ten years. His extensive knowledge of duct cleaning services allows him to understand the installation, repair, and cleaning needs of his clients.