Why It’s So Important to Change Your HVAC Filters Every 30 Days!

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Your home’s HVAC system works hard year-round to keep you comfortable — but one of the simplest and most overlooked ways to protect it is changing your air filters regularly. Most homeowners don’t realize just how big a difference a clean filter can make!
🟠 1. Protects Your HVAC System
A dirty filter restricts airflow, forcing your system to work harder to push air through. This extra strain can lead to overheating, premature wear, and costly repairs. Keeping a clean filter helps extend the life of your system and prevents avoidable service calls.
🟠 2. Improves Indoor Air Quality
Your air filter is the first line of defense against dust, pollen, pet dander, and airborne particles. When it’s clogged, those contaminants circulate throughout your home — which can aggravate allergies and respiratory issues. A clean filter means cleaner, healthier air for your family.
🟠 3. Saves Energy and Lowers Utility Bills
When airflow is restricted, your HVAC system has to run longer to maintain the same temperature. This drives up your energy usage and monthly bills. Changing your filter every 30 days helps keep your system running efficiently and saves you money.
🟠 4. Keeps Your Home Cleaner
Clogged filters allow dust and debris to settle more quickly on furniture and floors. Regular filter changes can help reduce the frequency of dusting and vacuuming, keeping your home fresher.
🟠 5. Prevents Costly Damage
Ignoring your filter can eventually cause coils to freeze or your blower motor to fail — repairs that can easily cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Spending just a few dollars on a filter each month is one of the cheapest forms of home protection you can buy.

💡Smart Tip:If you have pets, allergies, or live in a dusty environment, consider checking your filter every 2–3 weeks. Some filters may need replacement even sooner than 30 days.

🔶 Don’t Forget Winter!
​Many homeowners think about changing filters during the hot summer months, but it’s just as important in the winter when your system is heating your home. Dust, pet hair, and debris still build up and restrict airflow — which can cause your furnace or heat pump to work harder and wear out faster. Keeping your filters clean year-round ensures your system runs efficiently in both heating and cooling seasons.

At Trace Inspections, we often find severely clogged filters during home inspections — even in new construction homes! Builders and homeowners sometimes overlook this simple maintenance step, but it’s one of the easiest ways to protect your HVAC investment.
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