Whether your concern is the environment, preventive maintenance, or simply reducing your monthly electric bill, replacing your home’s air conditioner filters is a simple but often overlooked task.

A dirty filter forces your air conditioning unit to work harder than it should to cool your home to a desired temperature. That extra effort means more energy wasted and therefore more money thrown away on your next electric bill. Regular maintenance of your air conditioner’s filter can save you money and keep you healthier with minimal effort on your part.

Electronic Air Filters

To further reduce both your electricity costs and your carbon footprint, try switching out your existing disposable air conditioner filter for an electronic air filter.

As its name suggests, an electronic air filter requires electricity to run but is therefore able to attract a greater percentage of dust and grime in the air. It’s estimated that electronic air filters trap about twice as much debris as a disposable air filter. This makes them a great choice for allergy sufferers as they trap even the smallest dust particles, animal fur, and more.

Electronic, or “electrostatic,” air filters are a reusable alternative to traditional air filters, which must be replaced every 3 to 6 months for optimum efficiency. Although electrostatic air filters have a greater upfront price tag, the cost savings homeowners can enjoy over time has made them an attractive option in recent years. To clean your electronic air filter, simply remove it from your air conditioning unit and hose it down outside your home. Dust and debris will wash away, and your filter will be as good as new!

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