Ace Hardware Home Services Blog: Archive for the ‘HVAC’ Category

Here’s Why You Should Definitely Change Your HVAC Air Filter

Monday, December 13th, 2021

clogged-air-filterDo you know why the air filter inside your HVAC system is so important? Whether we’re talking about your furnace, heat pump, or central air conditioner, the air filter does have a very important job, but it’s probably not what you think.

Many homeowners believe that the air filter is in place to protect their indoor air quality. You wouldn’t be completely wrong if you believe this. The air filter certainly doesn’t hurt your indoor air quality. But its actual purpose is to protect the interior components of the HVAC system itself from dust, dirt, and other debris that can harm its sensitive components.

This means that it can cause problems for the HVAC system if it gets too clogged up, which is why you should change your air filter every 1-3 months. Read on to learn more about this!

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It’s Time: Schedule This Important HVAC Service Today!

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

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Slowly but surely, temperatures are starting to trend upwards, with the start of spring officially here. That said, now is a good time to think about scheduling one very important service for your air conditioner: Maintenance.

Perhaps you think since your air conditioner didn’t have any trouble running last summer, you can skip a tune-up this year. We urge you to reconsider, though. Each year your air conditioner goes without maintenance, it loses efficiency and you increase the risk for sudden repair needs.

Read on as we uncover why annual maintenance is so important to your cooling system.

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