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, […]