Whether you’re a homeowner trying to pinch a few pennies or a facilities engineer looking to keep your budget under control, one area to explore for saving money is your HVAC air filters. I’m not just talking about common sense things like price comparisons or buying in bulk. Those are both great ideas, but there are other ways to save money when you consider HVAC air filters. Changing your filters may save money in other areas of operations, and here’s how.
Improve Efficiency, Decrease Costs
Every time your HVAC system kicks on, energy is spent to run the machine. If your HVAC air filters aren’t operating at peak efficiency, your system may be turning on more frequently than necessary, using additional energy and increasing costs.
Operating efficiency can be improved by keeping filters clean, following the maintenance schedule suggested by the manufacturer, and making sure that all parts of the system are kept clean.
Balance Filtration Needs Against Costs
Another consideration is balancing filtration needs against the overall costs, both in terms of the filter itself and in terms of running the equipment. A dirty filter forces a system to expend more energy, but a clean filter that creates additional resistance can also make the system work extra hard. This can cause excess wear and tear on the motor and other sensitive parts as well as increase energy costs. You’ll want to get filters with the lowest resistance at the efficiency you need.
Talk to an HVAC Air Filter Expert
Looking to save money on your HVAC air filters? Talk to an expert at Twin City Filter. We have over 70 years of experience serving a wide range of customers in diverse industries. We serve customers coast to coast, and offer next day delivery to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. Twin City Filter may be reached at (612) 721-4000.