The Bite:
No need to panic. Changing your A/C's filter is an easy-breezy way to increase its efficiency, and cut down on indoor air pollution and anxiety over upcoming energy bills.
Is fear of change standing between you and cleaner air?
06.02.2008
Submitted by tmeronek on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:45am.
The Benefits:
- Scaring away pollution. Indoor air pollution levels can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels; changing your filter helps keep air cleaner.
- Less cowering over your electric bills. You'll save 1%-2% each month.
- Max chillax. You'll get more relief on hot days by changing or cleaning your filter, since that'll lead to optimal A/C performance.
Personally Speaking:
Jenifer's fam never had a car with A/C; during road trips to places like AZ, they'd cool off by spraying their faces with water and rolling down the windows.
Wanna Try:
- Find the filter compartment - usually covered by a metal strip that slides in and outta place, or located behind the front grille.
- If it's reusable, clean it with a brush or hose. If it's disposable, check the size of the filter (usually noted on the side of the filter compartment), and get a replacement from the site below or at your local hardware store.
- Take out the old filter, and vacuum up any dust in the filter compartment.
- Slide in the new filter, making sure it's facing the right direction (usually indicated on the filter).
- MERV 8 Filters - filters that fit just about any A/C, and are made from recycled materials (prices vary depending on size).
Cocktail Fact
The scientific name for fear of change is metathesiophobia.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters check their A/C filters every month and replace them when they're dirty, we'll save a combined $37,000 per year.
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