{"id":6693,"date":"2019-11-20T06:34:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T12:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=6693"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:07:50","slug":"dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Dirty Air Filter Hindering Your Furnace Performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/#How_Dirty_Air_Filters_Affect_Your_Furnace\" >How Dirty Air Filters Affect Your Furnace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/#How_to_Prevent_Dirty_Air_Filters\" >How to Prevent Dirty Air Filters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/#Let_Galmiche_Sons_Handle_Your_Dirty_Air_Filters\" >Let Galmiche &amp; Sons Handle Your Dirty Air Filters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Having dirty air filters is one of the most common problems that homeowners face in regards to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/quote-request.php\">HVAC system<\/a>. It is for this reason that HVAC experts recommend that you check and clean or replace your filters regularly. A dirty air filter will be the cause of several problems, including hindering your furnace performance. Have a look at how this happens in the article below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Dirty Air Filter\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/\">HVAC company<\/a> in St. Louis or the greater region, whether it is for help changing your air filter or for a major repair or replacement, call Galmiche &amp; Sons. Our company has proudly served the residents of St. Louis since 1950. Our technicians are well trained to handle all your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Dirty_Air_Filters_Affect_Your_Furnace\"><\/span>How Dirty Air Filters Affect Your Furnace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many homeowners know that a dirty air filter will hinder the proper flow of air in your home. But do you know how your filters affect your furnace&rsquo;s performance?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comfort<\/strong>: Having a dirty air filter will compromise your indoor comfort. Dirty air filters cannot do their job. Therefore, dirt and other particles redirect to other parts of the system since it cannot be caught by the filters. This could lead up to buildup in the furnace and other parts of the system. As a result, the furnace may not heat the air efficiently, and you may have to spend a considerable amount on repairs and replacements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy Efficiency<\/strong>: A dirty air filter will not let air pass through at an efficient rate. The furnace will then have to work harder to make up for the loss of airflow in the system. This translates to the system using more energy, and as a result, you should expect higher utility bills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Dirty_Air_Filters\"><\/span>How to Prevent Dirty Air Filters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dirty Air Filter &amp; Furnace Performance\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance-2.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although a dirty air filter is a common HVAC problem, it is also quite easy to deal with. One of the easiest ways to prevent any problems that arise from dirty air filters is checking them regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Checking and cleaning or replacing dirty air filters is an essential task in your spring or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/fall-maintenance-checklist\/\">fall maintenance checklist<\/a>. However, you do not have to wait for the checkup to do so. HVAC technicians advise that you check the filters at least once per month. You can even increase the frequency in months where you use the furnace often.<\/p>\n<p>An easy way to check whether you have a dirty air filter is by holding it up to the light. If there is no light passing through, then it may be time to clean or replace the air filter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Galmiche_Sons_Handle_Your_Dirty_Air_Filters\"><\/span>Let Galmiche &amp; Sons Handle Your Dirty Air Filters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have been experiencing furnace problems, it could all boil down to your dirty air filter. Let the experts at Galmiche and Sons come in and help you out. With our technicians by your side, you do not have to worry about any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> problems. So, go ahead and give us a call today at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>. We look forward to helping your family stay comfortable throughout all seasons!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having dirty air filters is one of the most common problems that homeowners face in regards to the HVAC system. It is for this reason that HVAC experts recommend that you check and clean or replace your filters regularly. A dirty air filter will be the cause of several problems, including hindering your furnace performance. Have a look at how this happens in the article below. If you are looking for an HVAC company in St. Louis or the greater &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Is a Dirty Air Filter Hindering Your Furnace Performance?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6718,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,19,27,11,38,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-filter","category-energy-efficiency","category-furnace-tips","category-furnaces","category-heating-cooling-faqs","category-indoor-air-quality"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is a Dirty Air Filter Hindering Furance Performance? | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A Dirty Air Filter can hinder furnace performance resulting in reduced indoor air quality, poor energy efficiency, and reduced comfort.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is a Dirty Air Filter Hindering Furance Performance? | St. Louis HVAC Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A Dirty Air Filter can hinder furnace performance resulting in reduced indoor air quality, poor energy efficiency, and reduced comfort.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/dirty-air-filter-furnace-performance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"St. Louis HVAC Tips - Galmiche &amp; 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