The biggest worry when using an incorrectly sized air filter is that it may not be able to effectively stop dust from accumulating on the motors and blowers in your HVAC system. This can make the furnace dirty, which can affect its performance or damage the internal components of the system, leading to costly repairs or replacements. The air quality inside the living room is also affected when an oven filter is improperly installed. Additionally, the filter cannot capture dust particles when air moves through the filter in the wrong direction. That unwanted dirt ends up floating in the air in the house instead of being trapped by the filter.
The oven filter screens are designed to be positioned a certain way, and not following this proper direction can cause problems. Taking a few minutes to make sure the filter is positioned correctly can help avoid these headaches. It's easy to dismiss the higher energy bills in South Carolina as a sign of the times. However, an incorrect air filter can reduce air conditioning efficiency and increase heating and cooling costs. If the filter is too dense, the heater or air conditioner may have to run longer to counteract the increase in air resistance.
A filter that is too small allows contaminants to build up on critical components, affecting performance. The right filter will improve your health and comfort without having to pay your utility bills through the roof. A clogged oven air filter will adversely affect airflow throughout the house and the HVAC system. The lack of fresh air in the oven will cause the heat exchanger to become too hot and deactivated. Dirty filters indirectly cause short cycling problems and will make it difficult to maintain heat in your home.
We recommend replacing the clogged air filter before the summer season to avoid damaging the air conditioner compressor. Increased dust in your home can cause mold growth in your home. Dust is essentially food for mold. Mold only needs three things to grow: a food source (dust), moisture (a by-product of the air conditioning system) and darkness (the vents are dark). All three can be found if you have a poorly installed oven filter. Not only is mold bad for your health, it can also damage the structure of your home.
It should be emphasized that oven filters are your first line of defense against this potential health hazard for your family. If you insert the filter backwards, it will be harder for air to pass through it if you install it in reverse, so the air controller will have to work harder to compensate for the lack of airflow. This often results in higher utility bills, as well as damage to the boiler or air conditioner. Checking the filters every month and changing them when you can no longer see light coming through them is essential. The air flow arrows must be printed on the side of the air filter to indicate which direction it should be installed.
Both sides may look similar, but filter manufacturers make filters so that air goes in one direction efficiently. Keep in mind that the filter only gets dirty when the boiler is working, so if you check the filter in a vacation home that you only visit a couple of times a year, for example, replacing the air filter may not be a monthly task. So how often should you change the oven filter? The lifespan of an HVAC air filter ranges from 30 days to 6 months, depending on the type of filter and the home's heating program.
