Air Cleaner Filter Media/Air Purifier Filters

What you need to know

Air cleaner filter media needs to be replaced according to manufacture specs. Typically this is every 6 months. It IS a good idea to purchase the manufacture filters, not store bought, knock-off or generic filters. If you do purchase store bought filter media for your air cleaner then you should replace them more often, at least four to six times a year (every 2 months).

Further Information

It is critical to your systems operation and your comfort to replace the standard one inch filter media once a month and the wider 3-5" accordion, pleated, filter media a minimum of every six months. An electronic air cleaner needs to be washed every 30-60 days. Dirty one-inch, furnace filters of any kind could cause the following situations.

 

  • Your air conditioner could ice-up and damage the compressor.
  • The furnace heat exchanger could warp and crack causing CO to enter the air you breathe. This is very unhealthy for children and the elderly.
  • Not enough air flow to some rooms in your home.
  • Much higher electric and gas bills than normal.
  • Much higher repair bills
  • More mold, mildew and bacteria growing on the indoor evaporator coil then normal, causing discomfort to those who have allergies and asthma. The indoor evaporator coil is located just above or below the furnace.

Important note!!

DO NOT use store bought 1" pleated furnace filters (like the 3M types). These filters restrict air flow and will damage your furnace!!! Click here for further information.

Does Energy Services sell air cleaner filter media?

Yes. Energy Services sells name brand (Carrier recommended) air cleaner filter media, UV lights and humidifier pads/filters. Energy Services also sells industrial HEPA filters. You can either purchase these filters when you have maintenance done or pick them up at our store. Our office hours are Monday - Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Please click here for the Energy Services location nearest you.

Other air cleaning/air purifying information

All air cleaning/air purifying equipment have some maintenance required. Click here to learn more.