{"id":1010,"date":"2024-01-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripleotoday.com\/blog\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2024-01-15T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T17:42:05","slug":"the-furnace-filter-what-it-does-and-why-it-needs-to-be-regularly-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripleotoday.com\/blog\/heating-service\/the-furnace-filter-what-it-does-and-why-it-needs-to-be-regularly-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Furnace Filter: What It Does and Why It Needs to Be Regularly Changed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the most common tips we give to our customers to improve the performance of their furnaces is to regularly change the filter. Looking to save money on heating costs? Change the filter. Want to ensure even heating throughout the house? Change the filter. Need to stop the furnace from overheating and tripping the circuit breaker? Change the filter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although putting in a new filter isn\u2019t the solution to all of these problems, it\u2019s always the best place to start when troubleshooting. From experience, we know that many homeowners forget to regularly swap out the filters, leading to these problems. Today, we\u2019d like to explore the furnace filter in more detail to help you understand why it\u2019s so important to your home heating in Batavia, NY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Job of the Filter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The furnace filter, also called the air filter or blower filter, is a filter that is either found in a slot next to where the return air filter connects to the blower assembly on the furnace or directly behind the return air vent in the house. People sometimes assume that the filter\u2019s job has something to do with improving indoor air quality by removing particles from circulating. Although the filter does have a small effect on air quality, that\u2019s not its main job. (If you\u2019re looking for real IAQ improvements, you\u2019ll need special whole-house filters integrated into the ductworks.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The actual job of the furnace filter is to protect the interior of the furnace and blower from dust and debris infiltration. It doesn\u2019t take much dust inside the furnace to severely hamper it by clogging the burner jets and ruining the lubrication on motors. The filter prevents most of these particles from getting into the furnace cabinet. If you have an AC and furnace combo, the filter does the same job protecting the air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing the Filter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The furnace filter isn\u2019t self-cleaning. It will eventually collect enough dust, dirt, dander, and other contaminants that it will become clogged. At this point, the filter stops helping the furnace and becomes a problem. Some of the effects of a dirty furnace filter include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n