Want to Keep Your Home Comfort System Running Smoothly for Years? Learn the Essentials of Filter Maintenance FIND US IN PALATINE, IL AND SURROUNDING CHICAGOLAND AREA
It is extremely important that washable and/or disposable (i.e. fiberglass) filters are regularly maintained.
As when arteries to the heart become restricted and can cause heart problems, running your home comfort system
with dirty filters can cause problems for the system.
One of the problems that can occur is that the dirt starts accumulating on the evaporator coil for the air conditioner (i.e. if you visualize what your dryer filter looks like after you dry a load of clothes, that is what the evaporator coils begin looking like). Therefore, we recommend if using a washable or “standard” disposable filter that you wash and/or change the filter once a month. It is recommended that electronic air cleaner cells and pre-filters be washed monthly. For media type filters (i.e. Aprilaire or Honeywell air cleaner), it is recommended these be changed annually as per the manufacturer.
Below are samples of what can happen if you do not maintain your filter.
Safety Reminders
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, or other combustible materials in the vicinity of your furnace, boiler any other appliance.
- Keep any and all combustible materials away from the furnace and/or boiler. The area around the furnace and/or boiler must be kept clear of any and all combustible materials (i.e. gasoline, paint or paint products, newspapers, paper products, boxes, etc.).
- Make sure to keep the supply and return vents accessible. Do not block them with furniture.
- It has been recommended not to use a furnace that has been under water until it is checked by a qualified service agency. A flood-damaged furnace can be extremely dangerous and should be inspected. It is further recommended that any and all parts which have been under water or wet be replaced (i.e. gas controls, control system parts, electrical parts).
- Product manufacturers recommend that the equipment be maintained annually be a qualified service provider. Annual service for a furnace, boiler, air conditioner, or heat pump is like an oil change is to a car – preventative maintenance.
- Keep any and all bushes cut back to allow proper clearance around the condenser (outside portion of the air conditioner).
- Keep vine plants from growing into the condensers (outside portion of the air conditioner).
- Do not allow dogs to urinate on the condensers, as it will cause the coils to deteriorate.
- Product manufacturers recommend the equipment be maintained annually by our experts.
- Prior to installing bushes, fencing, or decking around the air conditioner condenser(s) remember you not only need to allow for proper clearances as per the manufacturer, but allow for servicing of the unit(s).
Why Choose Aprilaire
When you choose a genuine Aprilaire Air Filter, you're choosing Healthy Air. You're also helping to both protect your HVAC systems from fewer service calls and make them last.
Genuine Aprilaire filters are specifically engineered to work with your Aprilaire air cleaner. They are effective for 6-12 months compared to the traditional 1-3-month filter, saving you time and money. Our 4-inch filters provide more filter area for harmful particles to be captured compared to the traditional 1-inch filters. Aprilaire's patented self-seal technology assures no air will pass by unfiltered, keeping your home clean and HVAC system operating at peak performance. *
MERV 13 and MERV 16 filters were included in Consumer Reports’ 2020 Air Filter Ratings*
Features and benefits of aprilaire media filter offerings
ALLErgy & asthma
REMOVES UP TO 99% OF ASTHMA TRIGGERs
- MERV 16 performance
- Low resistance
- Removes up to 99% of allergy & asthma triggers
- Superior system protection
- Up to 6-month filter life
odor reduction
removes pet & cooking odors, vocs & particulate
- MERV 13 performance plus odor reduction
- The most activated carbon added to any air filter
- Reduces noticeable odors caused by pets, cooking and common household VOCs
- Up to 6-month filter life
healthy home
removes pet & cooking odors, vocs & particulate
- MERV 13 performance
- Designed for homeowners with low-to-moderate allergy problems
- Low resistance
- Up to 1-year filter life
clean air
vacuum and dust less often
- MERV 11 performance
- Particulate removal, system protection and static pressure superior to 1" filters
- Vacuum and dust less often
- Up to 1-year filter life
