07/24/2026
NOT changing your return filters at least once a month during the air conditioning season can cause the following:
Higher utility bills: Your AC must draw extra power to force air through a blocked filter, raising energy use by 5% to 15% or more.
Frozen coils: Restricted airflow prevents warm air from passing over the cold refrigerant coils, causing them to freeze into a block of ice.
Overheating and short cycling: The blower motor strains and overheats, causing the unit to turn on and off rapidly before shutting down completely.
Shortened lifespan: Continuous strain leads to permanent mechanical failure, forcing early and expensive system replacements.
Poor air quality: Dust, pet dander, pollen, and mold circulate back into your living space instead of getting trapped.
Allergy flare-ups: Trapped microbes and recirculated dust trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, headaches, and sinus congestion.
Uneven cooling: Rooms stay uncomfortably warm or fail to reach your target temperature because weak airflow cannot distribute air properly
Below are photos of dirty filers versus new clean filters. Please check yours today!
