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Time to change your air filters…again

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It is time to make sure your HVAC filters are clean so that air is moving freely through them and the air quality in your home is optimal. If you have fiberglass filters, they likely need replacing monthly. HEPA filters should be replaced minimally about every six months, or however often is recommended for your heating and cooling system. A HEPA filter can be brushed off or vacuumed to freshen it up.

While you may not be ready to turn the air conditioner on YET, that time is coming soon enough. (It’s a distant memory, but do you remember what sweating feels like?) Beat the rush, and schedule your annual air conditioner maintenance with Hillside HVAC now so that it’s in great working order when it really counts.

Call Hillside HVAC now to schedule your next air conditioner service appointment. Make it a part of your regular “spring cleaning!” In Delaware: 302-738-4144. In Maryland: 410-398-2146.

Change your air filter regularly

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The Importance of changing your air filter regularly

Depending on what type of air filter you have, it should be checked or changed every 1-3 months. Even if you have the expensive cleanable air filters that last an entire year, it is still worth a minutes time to give it a check for dirt or anything that might block airflow. The air filter in your home keeps pollution and debris out of your HVAC system. A dirty air filter will hinder airflow, making your furnace work harder, and losing efficiency. This is a waste to the system and can result in higher energy bills for the homeowner.

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