Annual filter changes and HVAC cleaning may not be enough to keep your air clean and furnace working at top efficiency. In the Las Vegas area, heating and cooling comes with its own challenges, but you can enjoy cleaner air and save money in the long run by staying on top of cleaning and maintenance. We recommend changing your filters four times per year, once at the peak of each season. Additionally, we urge everyone to have HVAC maintenance done twice per year: once as cold weather approaches and once before the summer heat, to ensure your HVAC system is working in top shape during inclement weather.
Every home sets their thermostat differently, but if you live near Las Vegas, you may only be running the heat for a few months out of the year. This may seem like a good thing, but dust collects inside the furnace throughout the year, and can damage the interior when winter finally hits and the furnace turns on. The filters may be clean, but the interior of the furnace is still packed with dust! This is why it’s vital to pair changing your filter four times a year with semi-annual maintenance, keeping your HVAC system in top condition. Your furnace will thank you in the long run.
In the springtime when the pollen count is at its highest, you may want to have your next set of air filters at the ready. This way, after a wave of pollen clears, you can swap out of the filters quickly to help your HVAC system remove the particles from the air. Similarly, if a forest fire breaks out, swapping out your air filters after the ash settles will help improve the air quality inside your home. If you’re unsure whether your HVAC system needs new filters, you can always take a peek. It’s better to remove a full filter than to unknowingly leave it in.
When to change your air filter:
In the spring as hot weather approaches
In the summer at the peak of the hot season
In the fall as cold weather approaches
In the winter at the peak of the cold season
When to have HVAC maintenance done:
In the spring as hot weather approaches
In the fall as cold weather approaches
Compared to the cost of a new furnace, air filters and routine maintenance are a bargain. Keep your next set of filters on hand so you have them ready for the next season.