The right air filter
I used to think that the a/c filter in the oil furnace and air conditioner system was designed to improve the indoor air conditions in the home.
I’ve recently learned that the purpose of the air filter is to protect the inner workings of the heating and cooling plan from getting too dirty.
If the filter becomes clogged with dust, dirt and debris, air flow is cut down, forcing the oil furnace or air conditioner system to run longer, work harder and use more energy. Also, the debris can find its way inside, settle on components and compromise performance and reliability. Since the air filter is seriously important to the operation of the oil furnace and air conditioner system, I wanted to make certain I chose the right brand and model. Instead of just grabbing any filter off the shelf, I hoped to effectively protect the plan with a respectfully sized, top rated and good quality item. I looked up how to select the proper filter. I needed to start by measuring the length, width and depth of our filter with a tape measure. The next step was to determine the MERV rating. Merv ratings use a scale of a single to twenty, with the lower numbers being less effective at capturing particles out of the air. As the MERV rating increases, the filter captures smaller particles at a more significant rate. However the higher rated filters jam more quickly and can restrict airflow if not replaced a lot. Fiberglass filters are especially affordable however have the lowest MERV ratings. They are enjoyable for promoting energy efficiency, because they are less likely to plug up and restrict airflow. Pleated filters offer moderate to high MERV ratings, capture tiny pollutants and are available to most lake home improvement stores.