Home air filters (also commonly called furnace filters) keep the coils and heat exchanges on the heating and air conditioning system clean. Dirty coils and heat exchanges make the system work harder. Keeping the filter clean helps prolong the life of your heating and air-conditioning unit. These filters also clean the air that you and your family breathe. The variety and amount of particles in your home's air will depend on how many people and pets live in the house and what types of activities go on there. People with allergies or asthma should be extra diligent about keeping home air filters clean. Depending on the type, filters are capable of capturing dust mite debris, mold spores, pet dander, smoke, bacteria, dust, pollen and more. The most important thing to remember about home air filters is to change them regularly. Even the highest-quality filter can't do its job right if it's clogged with a thick layer of particles. Different filters are meant to be changed at different intervals, but once a month is a common time frame.

Brand new homes, as well as homes where there is remodeling or construction going on, will need more frequent filter changes to compensate for the extra dust and residue in the air.lg through the wall ac units Air Filter Types: Size, Shape, Material and Styleac unit for 800 sq ft The first thing you need to know is the size of your air filter. hvac blower motor replacement costSimply check the existing filter to get the dimensions. There's nothing worse than thinking you know it, and then getting to the store and drawing a blank. Most filters for residential HVAC systems are 1-inch thick, but some houses require up to 4-inch filters because of the volume of air circulating in the home. Adjustable filters are available for non-standard ventilation openings.

Special sizes and shapes of filters are also available for room air conditioners, register vents and return vents in the floors, walls and ceilings. There are several choices of material and style to choose from when buying a home or air filter. Performance is affected by the size and density of the material used, as well as the size and volume of the particles being filtered. The least expensive filters have a layer of fibers (most often fiberglass), in some cases covered by a honeycomb-shaped grille. Pleated filters are more efficient because the pleats provide a greater surface area to trap particles. Many pleated filters are electrostatically charged to help them attract and hold microscopic particles. Reusable filters are made of material that can be rinsed clean with water. Most filters are labeled with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating number, which measures a filter's ability to trap particles ranging in size from 3.0 microns to 10.0 microns. A residential air filter commonly has a MERV rating of 1 to 12.

The higher the MERV rating, the more efficient the filter is, and the more particles it can filter. MERV is an industry standard rating, so it can be used to compare filters made by different companies. Some manufacturers also have their own rating systems. MPR (Microparticle Performance Rating) is one example of a vendor-specific rating system.  MPR is a measurement of efficient capture of particulates, such as bacteria and smoke. As with MERV, a higher number indicates higher efficiency Shop for Air Filters Shop for Air Purifiers If you are looking to cool and heat a room quickly, quietly, and save on energy a Mini-Split Ductless Air Conditioning and Heat Pump System is a perfect solution. Ductless A/C systems are ideal for rooms with hot/cold spots, sunrooms, bonus rooms, garages, older homes where ductwork cannot be run, etc. The uses are endless when it comes to Mini-Splits. We have already installed numerous Ductless Mini-Slits through the Mid-South area including: Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, and Cordova.

At Choate’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. we recommend Mitsubishi’s Mr. Slim or LG’s Art Cool for mini-splits, because of their quality and cutting edge technology. "LET OUR FAMILY SERVE YOUR FAMILY" Duct Work/Air Flow IssuesPerhaps one of the most useful recent interventions in the heating and cooling industry is the programmable thermostat. This little device provides several benefits, including: Greater Control Over the Temperature of Your Home: Unlike your traditional thermostat that maintains a constant temperature 24 hours a day, a programmable thermostat allows you to adjust temperatures during specific times. This will lead to… Increased Comfort: You can program your thermostat to turn off your HVAC system when you leave for and have it turn back on an hour before you arrive home, meaning you will still come home to a comfortable house. Reduced Energy Use: A programmable thermostat allows you to use energy only when you need to, unlike traditional thermostats that waste energy even when you are not home or asleep.

This energy savings will have a positive effect on the environment and will… Save You Money on Your Heating and Cooling Bill: We will talk about this more in next week’s blog, so be sure check back! But how does one go about choosing the right programmable thermostat for his/her home? Well, it all depends on you and your schedule and how often you are away from home for long periods of time – work, school, and other activities. So look at your schedule and then take a look at how each type of programmable thermostat fits your lifestyle. 7-day models: These provide the most flexibility and are ideal if your daily schedule tends to change a lot. 7-day models allow you to set different programs (with four possible temperature periods per day) for each day of the week. 5+2-day models: If you use the same schedule every weekday and another on the weekends, then this programmable thermostat is best suited for your needs. 5-1-1 models: This model of programmable thermostat allows you to set one program for Monday-Friday, another on Saturday and another on Sunday.