Are Air Conditioning Filters Recyclable?
Why Do We Use Air Filters? Having a high quality air conditioning system in your space is not complete without having a clean air filter. We use air filters in our homes and businesses in order to maintain high air quality and to stop particulate matter and contaminants from being circulated throughout the space. Air filters are able to stop many different things from passing through such as dirt, dust, mold, mold spores, bacteria, pollen, textile fibers, lint, hair, animal fur, and more. How Long Do Air Filters Last? In most cases, it is recommended that you replace your HVAC system’s air filter every three months in order to maintain the highest air quality. In some homes or businesses, the pollutants in the air may be a higher volume, requiring more frequent filter replacement in order to keep the same quality of air. Whenever you change your filter once every three months, you will be left with 4 air filters at the end of the year. Many people wonder if the contaminants can be removed from these filters in order to recycle and reuse them. Can You Recycle Your Air Conditioner’s Filters? There are multiple factors that go into determining if your air filter can be recycled. The largest factory being, what kind of filter do you have? Most HVAC filters with woven fibers are made to be disposable. If you are using fiberglass filters in your space, these should not be reused. These filters are not only unable to be reused, many cities will not accept them with recycled materials. This is because they do not want to risk the exposure to grime or harmful chemicals that may get trapped inside of them. In some cases, you are able to recycle the cardboard pieces that frame your air filter, […]
Are Air Conditioning Filters Made of Fiberglass?
Why Do We Use Air Filters? Air filters most often are either made of spun fiberglass material, or less commonly, pleated paper or cloth. These lightweight filters are framed in cardboard in order to keep their shape and fit into your space properly. We use air filters in our homes and businesses in order to help promote the quality of air that circulates through your home or business from your HVAC system. Air filters are able to trap and hold many different types of particulate and contaminants that may affect your health and comfort, including but not limited to: -Dirt -Dust -Mold -Bacteria -Pollen -Textile fibers -Lint -Hair -Animal Fur Air filtration occurs when air is sucked into the HVAC equipment to be conditioned and then distributed throughout the space again. The air is forced to push through the filter, and the fiberglass or pleated material removes particulates and other contaminants that may be impacting the quality of your air. In many homes and businesses, fiberglass air filters are used in order to help reduce pollutants in the air spread throughout the space. Fiberglass filters most often are 1 inch blue filters. These filters are inexpensive and can be found in most home repair and hardware shops, as well as many retail stores. These air filters are made of spun glass that is designed to capture large particles from the air circulating in your commercial or residential space. These air filters are not considered especially efficient and fall low on the MERV scale with an average rating coming in somewhere between 1 and 4. In some cases, a higher MERV scale may cause too much static for your space or may actually reduce efficiency of your air conditioning unit. Contact the professional HVAC technicians at Autumn Mechanical […]
Are Air Conditioning Units Bad For The Environment?
Air conditioners are popular appliances used to maintain comfortable temperatures in commercial and residential spaces. In order for these appliances to provide us with total climate control in our home and businesses, they must use energy. On a wide scale, communities are coming together to find energy efficient solutions in order to minimize the environmental impact caused from energy usage. Listed below are some of the main ways you can help reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact caused by your air conditioner: Choose An Energy Star-Certified Unit: It is no secret that air conditioning units can easily use lots of energy, especially in subtropical climates, such as the one in Briarpark Houston. Selecting an energy-star certified unit will greatly increase the efficiency of your air conditioner, helping to reduce the amount of energy needed in order to provide cool air to your home or business. Contact Autumn Mechanical today to learn more about the energy efficient options for commercial and residential air conditioning units. Getting The Right Sized Unit For Your Space: There are a wide variety of air conditioning units available on the market today. The variance between models can be high, making it important that you know the specific needs of your space. You will want to buy an air conditioning system for your space that is not too big or too small, in order to get efficient cooling that provides you with comfortable climate control. Use Alternatives When It Makes Sense: In some cases, running a fan instead of your air conditioner may provide you with the same level of comfort. Experiment with different options for your space to determine when an air conditioner is required. Set Your Temperature Higher: Whenever you leave your home or business for extended periods of time, […]
