How does my filter work?
After air circulates through the home, it passes through the cold-air return duct and through a filter before entering the furnace to be re-heated. The basic furnace
filter removes dust collected in the air through its travels. A basic furnace filter is not designed to improve
Indoor Air Quality, but is rather simply designed to prevent large dust particulate from collecting on the furnace fan.
Clogged filters have negative effects and they force the furnace to work harder,
which dramatically increases furnace wear and hydro consumption.
How often should I replace my filter?
If you want the air in your house to be as clean as possible, particularly if occupants in your home have allergies
or are prone to winter colds, then change the filter frequently. Most experts recommend changing air cleaner
filters every six months and humidifier pads once per heating season. This will minimize the amount of natural
airborne pollutants including mold, pollen, fungi, dust, and self-contributed pollutants like tobacco, pet dander, and
cooking smoke. The minimal cost of the replacement pads will be quickly offset by the improved operating
efficiency of the furnace and the dramatic improvement in Indoor Air Quality.
Why do you use only genuine factory replacement parts?
Simply put, you get what you pay for. The water panel absorption rate and the filter media efficiency are
greatly compromised with cheaply priced substitutes.
Why don't local big box stores sell these filters?
Big box retailers do not have the technical expertise for products that they do not retail within their stores.
This equipment is sold through mechanical contractors because of its technical nature.
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