1100 NW Loop 410, Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78213 210-756-5399 | PackardFirm.com/newsletter
PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID BOISE, ID PERMIT 411
The Packard Family Is Here to Help Your Family Personal Injury Social Security Disability Car Accidents Special Needs Planning
1
Why the Packards Did Christmas Backward Decorate Your Gingerbread House Like a Pro Packard Helps Woman With Stage 4 Cancer — For Free! Vital Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Kids With Disabilities DIY Holiday Eggnog Why You Need to Replace Your Furnace Filter
2
3
4
WAIT, WHY DO I NEEDTO REPLACE MY FURNACE FILTER? READ THIS, AND YOU WON’T FORGET
It’s easy to forget that the air quality in our home isn’t just magically clean! Dust, contaminants, and allergens can easily circulate in your home. Luckily, your furnace filter is your first line of defense — but it won’t clean your home’s air if you don’t replace it often. A dirty filter can even cause expensive utility bills and damage your HVAC equipment.
to run, but air won’t circulate properly. Your system has to expend more energy to operate, and you’ll probably turn up the heat because it’s not working as efficiently. Your equipment is working twice as hard for half the result. Many other problems can occur when furnace filters aren’t changed, including “short-cycling” your HVAC equipment. Dust- heavy filters can cause your equipment to run at a higher temperature, and it might overheat and shut off. Even though it might cool down and start up again, the cycle will continue in the same short bursts, thus “short-cycling.”
filter more often. However, a great way to determine how often to change it is to look at what type of filter you have, categorized by thickness:
For 1–2-inch filters , replace them every 1–3 months.
For 3–4-inch filters , replace them every 6–9 months.
UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH ABOUT FURNACE FILTERS.
For 5–6-inch filters , replace them every 9–12 months.
Furnace filters are designed to trap airborne contaminants to prevent them from entering your heating and cooling system! So, when you forget to change your filter, the delicate components of your heating and cooling equipment suffer.
If you need more help, try calling your local HVAC professional and get their opinion! They may even give you further information and insights about keeping your home’s air quality healthy.
CHANGE THE FILTER REGULARLY.
This varies from home to home. With more people living in the house, especially those with allergies, and a few furry friends, you may want to consider replacing your
For example, imagine your filter is dirty and clogged. Your HVAC system might continue
4 PACKARDFIRM.COM
Published by Newsletter Pro • www.NewsletterPro.com
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator