Simple Maintenance: How To Clean Your Air Filter

For many maintenance duties, it is recommended that you have a certified HVAC specialist work on your air conditioner or heating system; but cleaning your air filter is an essential snap that you can do during the commercial break of your favorite television program. Your air filter is the device that keeps dust, lint, and dirt from getting trapped in your cooling system. If the filter is not cleaned out on a regular basis, the consequences can result in inefficient heating and cooling systems, dirty air, or even fire. Typically, the air filter is made easily accessible and doesn't require much more than a screw driver to open up the grate to remove. After being removed, follow the cleaning instructions assigned to that style filter. For many filters, simply running the filter through some running water can remove most dust and debris. For others, other techniques may be required. If the filter is cleaned with water, let it dry before reinstalling it. For more information, study the instructions on this post from HowToCleanStuff.net and consult the instructions for your specific unit. If it seems like a bigger job than you can handle, have a handy person clean your filter. To make sure your HVAC unit is running at its fullest, most efficient capacity, consult the experts at A-Best Air.