Furnace & A/C Repair in Carrollton, GA

When it comes to how often air filters need to be replaced, it varies depending on the type of filter you have. If you have cheaper, disposable filters, we recommend changing them every 30 days. If you have pleated, or poly, filters, we recommend changing them every 90 days. There are some higher quality filters or CleanEffects filters that can last a little longer and should be replaced roughly about once a year or so.

In our opinion, proper air filtration is vitally essential to the health of both your HVAC system and your family. Air filters help to prevent dust and dirt from building up in your system to keep it performing at its best. High-efficiency filters do a better job of this and remove dust, dirt, mold, and more from the air. This is especially useful if you have allergies or respiratory issues. High-efficiency filters are usually better, but are not 100% necessary. Whether or not you choose to use them, we do always recommend you change your filters regularly.

Short answer- Not necessarily. While it is important to purchase an air conditioner that is the right size for your home. If you buy an AC unit that’s oversized or too big, it will cool your home faster, but it will also be less efficient and will not eliminate humidity well enough. It will have short run cycles. While it will cool down the air quicker than a smaller unit will, it will oftentimes shut off before it blows enough air across the indoor coil to drain water from your system. This will often leave too much moisture in the air, which can unfortunately lead to mold and mildew in your home, and is not good for anyone living under your roof.

Your HVAC system starting and stopping more often will cause it to use more energy and usually wear down faster as well. Longer run cycles are more efficient and better long-term.

Our heating and cooling pros recommend having your air conditioner serviced once a year. This will save you on energy and repair costs, keep your system running smoothly and efficiently, and make it last longer. In general, the longer you put off doing AC maintenance, the worse your unit will perform, and the more likely it is that it will break down. Trying to save money by delaying air conditioner or furnace maintenance may backfire by leading to more expensive energy bills, and potentially costly repairs if an issue arises.

The first step to improving your air quality in your house is to prevent unwanted air from entering your home. To do this, our HVAC contractors recommend that you properly seal your duct system. After that, you can focus on either thoroughly cleaning your existing system or perhaps even installing a more efficient air filtration system.