The Benefits of Using Clean Appliance Filters

Most appliances come with manufacturer recommendations as to how often to change or wash filters, but these are soon forgotten not long after consumers read their product manual. Yet, there are good reasons to follow these guidelines and in some cases, you should even maintain filters more often than recommended.

Filters are used to remove particles that can restrict air flow and reduce appliance efficiency and to prevent dust and dirt from penetrating to the motor, which could drastically reduce its lifecycle. In appliances such as vacuums, furnaces, air cleaners and humidifiers, filters trap and/or reduce allergens and dust from being exhausted back to the room during operation. Filters therefore play a large role in improving indoor air quality while helping your appliance work more efficiently. While one filter may be adequate for a certain appliance, the presence of HEPA and/or multi-stage filters, provides a better filtration system to remove allergens from the home.

The cost to replace appliance filters is usually fairly low except for specialty and HEPA filters, which tend to vary in price, depending on size and design. Buying an appliance that has washable filters can save you on-going maintenance costs while making it convenient to care for your appliance.

Filter change recommendations are based on average home use and should be adjusted accordingly. If your home has pets, allergy sufferers, windows are open often or your home just seems to be a magnet for dust/dirt, filters should be changed or washed more often than recommended. Unsure when to change filters? If your appliance does not have a filter change indicator, you'll need to check their condition often to establish a routine replacement schedule. Dirty filters or the presence of dirt clogs signals the need for a change or cleaning. Check your product manual for how to change filters and note any special care tips, such as wick-filter humidifiers which may require the filter to be wet when replaced.

It's a good idea to keep a small supply of filters on hand. In fact, when you purchase an appliance that uses filters, buy at least one set of replacements at the same time. Record the filter name and number for future reference and locate a source of supply. Routine filter cleaning will help your appliance work efficiently, extend its life, reduce energy costs and allow filtration systems to work properly.

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