Are you A Bit Tired Of This Summer’s Heat?

As we start into the third full week of August the National Weather Service and the local television forecasters are saying that for at least the next three days we are going to be pushing 110 degrees Fahrenheit.  That is within a couple of degrees of the record high for these days.

I sure hope your air conditioner is up to the task of keeping you cool and comfortable.  One thing to consider is now would be a great time to change your air filters, if you haven’t already done so. You don’t want a clogged air filter to lessen your AC unit’s efficiency. It will be working hard enough as it is.

Air conditioning systems typically have a filter upstream of the evaporator coil. This can be in the return grille or in special slots in the duct system and can be a fuzzy-looking or a folded paper filter. This filter removes particles from the air stream to both keep the air conditioning system clean and to remove particles from the air.

As the filter does its job, it gets loaded with more and more particles. This actually has the effect of making it more efficient, but it also increases resistance and reducing airflow. When this happens, it is time to change the filter. How long it will take to happen depends on how dirty the air is and how big the filter is.

If you don’t change the filter, the air flow will go down, and the system will not perform well. Not only that, but if the filter is too dirty, it starts to become a source or air pollution itself.

If you take the filter out completely, you would solve the low air flow problem, but this victory would be short lived. The particles that the filter would have taken out will now build up on your evaporator coil and eventually cause it to fail. Replacing your filter is a lot cheaper.

A clogged air filter will make your air conditioning unit work harder and spend far more of your hard earned dollars as well. Don’t wait till the filter is making whistling noises to replace it. You can get a good idea of the filters air flow by placing your hand next to an air duct after you have put in a new filter.  What you feel should be the correct amount of air flow.  If you fell the air flow has slowed down then it is time to replace your filter.

Which filter type should you buy?  There are AC air filters that range from two dollars each to more than twenty dollars each.  There are all different types and even some that can be cleaned rather than replaced.  You can even put in electronic air filters than do a much better job with the elimination of dust particles and allergens.  A clean air filter is what is important rather than just the type or style of filter.

At Aaron’s Mechanical Service we want you to stay cool and comfortable all year round.  If your AC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your air conditioning service needs.

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