Home Air Filter Replacement and Installation Service

HVAC filters, also known simply as home air filters, are inserted into your HVAC stack and are critical to the air quality inside your home. Further, they work to reduce wear and tear on your home’s heating and cooling systems—but their existence doesn’t guarantee results. HVAC filters must be sized appropriately and replaced regularly.

Every home HVAC system should have an air filter. Installing and maintaining an air filter can help by:

1. Improving general air quality
2. Reducing allergens in the home
3. Reducing triggers for asthma attacks and other breathing problems
4. Saving money on duct cleaning
5. Lowering energy costs through system maintenance
6. Keeping your home cleaner
7. Saving your system from water and stress damage

If there is a strain on your unit’s systems, they are more likely to freeze or overheat since they won’t be able to dedicate energy to maintaining the proper temperature.

Most home air filters must be changed every 90 days for year-round use; most furnace manufacturers also recommend replacing your home air filter every three months. This recommendation may vary—households with pets, smokers, a fireplace, or a large family, or homes in dusty or dry climates may benefit from more frequent air filter replacements. You should also replace your filter if it becomes damp or damaged.

Proper air filter maintenance (replacement) is key to the longevity and efficiency of your HVAC system. Learn more about home air filters and make regular maintenance a part of your routine around the house.

Areas with high pollen content, homes with leaky ducts, and houses with two or more furry pets (like dogs or cats) often see air filters get dirty more quickly than average. Particles that would usually get trapped in the filter may instead settle in the ductwork. Duct cleaning will reduce the problem, but you’ll need to do it more often if old filters are regularly left in your HVAC unit. If your filters get dirty faster without visible sources of extra debris, your service professional may suggest ductwork inspection and repair.

For the best results, clean your washable filter once a month. Please remove it from your HVAC system and rinse it thoroughly. Remove any residue with a soft brush and mild detergent. Shake excess water off and let your filter dry completely before reinstalling.

Your home’s HVAC is composed of multiple systems, often including a furnace and central air conditioner. Each unit will have its own air filter. Additionally, some HVAC structures will include an in-line air purifier (which may also include a separate filter).

To replace your HVAC system air filters, your service professional will:

1. Identify all the filters within the system.
2. Identify the ideal replacement for each filter.
3. Carefully remove the existing filters, making note of any wear and tear, damage, or unusual buildup around the filter.
4. Install the new filter.
5. Schedule an appointment for future replacement (every three months).

While the system and filter type may vary, all HVAC systems should be equipped with an air filter of some kind. Maintain everything with whole-house air filter system installation and replacement, or call us to install and replace filters in individual units. We replace and install air filters based on manufacturer recommendations. We commonly replace and service filter types that include:

• Furnace filters
• Central AC filters
• Standalone air purifier filters
• HEPA filters
• UV light filters 
• Washable filters
• Pleated filters
• Electrostatic filters
• Media filters/Spun glass filters