{"id":560,"date":"2020-04-27T11:00:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=560"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:44:08","slug":"heres-why-youve-got-to-change-your-acs-filter-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/heres-why-youve-got-to-change-your-acs-filter-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why You’ve Got to Change Your AC’s Filter Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Winters in Modesto can get so cold that you\ncan sometimes forget how hot the summers can be. While it is still a while to\ngo until the temperatures start rising, you should remember that you will need\nto rely heavily on your AC to keep you cool. Taking care of your AC is crucial\nif you want it to continue taking care of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do you remember the last time you changed the\nAC\u2019s air filter? Most people do not realize it, but changing out your system\u2019s\nair filter is a crucial AC maintenance step to keep it running efficiently\nwithout it breaking down when you need it the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will tell you some of the most crucial reasons why you have got to change your AC\u2019s air filter. And if you are not sure how to change the air filter yourself or run into any other problems with the unit, we are a Modesto HVAC contractor<\/a> who\u2019d love to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Change Your AC\nFilter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the things you can expect to happen\nif you keep using your AC without changing the air filter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decreased efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The air filter is responsible for keeping the\ndirt and dust particles from entering the system. If you do not replace the\nfilter, it will start clogging up and blocking the airflow. When your AC cannot\nget enough air, it will have a harder time keeping your home cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dirty air filter can also trigger\nshort-cycling that can make your unit more inefficient. Its compressor will\nkeep turning on and off without completing its cooling cycle, wasting energy\nwithout cooling your home properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher repair costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A dirty air filter makes your air conditioner\nwork harder than it needs to so it can maintain ideal indoor temperatures. When\nyour system has to work harder, the wear and tear can accelerate. Gradually, it\ncan lead to inefficiency and breakdowns that can result in very expensive\nrepairs. Changing your air filter can keep your system working for far longer\nbefore you have to schedule repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor air quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The air filter’s primary job is to make sure\nthat no dust or dirt particles enter the system. However, the air filter can\nalso provide you with cleaner air quality. The filter stops the dirt and dust\nparticles from entering your AC by trapping them. It means that the filter\neffectively removes the dirt and dust from the indoor air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the air filter is too clogged, the air\nmay be forced to go around the air filter in your house, circulating the dirt\nand dust particles instead of trapping them. If someone has allergy problems at\nhome, it could lead to health issues for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Professional Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Changing the air filter can be one of the simplest maintenance tasks. However, you should not attempt to do it yourself if you are unsure how to do it. Contact us with any questions that you have. We’ll ensure that you’re able to handle your air filter replacement properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Service with DeHart Plumbing Heating & Air Inc. today! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is going to be here any minute now, which means that you’re going to be using your air conditioner quite a lot!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":703,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[38,126,88],"class_list":["post-560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-maintenance","tag-air-filter","tag-modesto"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/560","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=560"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/560\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":705,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/560\/revisions\/705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}