Dirty Furnace Filters
Being honest, we don’t take care of our furnace filters regularly, and do we believe that our filter will last for ever without changing or cleaning it? So what can go wrong with our furnace when we do not maintain our filters correctly? If the filter gets choked up with dust and other elements there are many things that go wrong and not just the break down of the furnace, there can be health issues and even your house could burn down.
Firstly when your filter is not maintained correctly you will find your energy bills will increase as the furnace needs blow harder to force air though. More serious issues with blocked up filters are health concerns, as the furnaces will blow though the dirty filters which has collected the duct, viruses and diseases and transport them back around the house which will lead to your family in haling these toxins. So if you feel your family are always sick check your filter and see if it requires changing or washing.
Beyond this stage is when the more serious issues happen, with continued use and over heating due to lack of air passing though the furnace, the hear exchange may warp or crack. If this happens noxious carbon monoxide fumes may leak into your house which could result in your family dying due to inhaling thee toxins.
Another possibility is that a fire could start due to the furnace filter being blocked, so think is it worth the risk of losing your entire home due to a dirty filter?
So spend a few minutes to check your furnace filter today to ensure it is clean and un blocked and stop anything happening to you and your family
