AC Filter Replacement and Air Filters in Bossier City
The filter is the cheapest part of your heating and air system, and AC filter replacement is the cheapest upkeep a Bossier City home can get. It's also the one that causes the most trouble when it gets ignored. Once it clogs, air can't get through, the indoor coil can ice over, and the blower strains to keep up.
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How Often to Change the Filter
- 1-inch filters: every 30 to 60 days in summer, about every 90 days the rest of the year
- 4- and 5-inch media filters: every 6 to 12 months
- Pets, allergies or construction nearby: change it sooner
Here's a trick that helps. Write the date on the edge of the filter when you put it in.
Which Air Filter to Buy
Filters are rated by MERV. A MERV 8 to 11 suits most homes. Higher numbers catch more, but they can choke a system that wasn't designed for them. The cheap blue fiberglass filters let most of the dust right through.
Where to Find Your Filter
The filter is usually in one of two places: behind a return grille in a wall or ceiling, or in a slot at the indoor unit. Some homes have both. The size is printed on the edge of the old filter, so take a photo of it before you go to the store.
We Can Take Care of AC Filter Replacement in Bossier City
Our technicians check the filter on every tune-up. Our AC filter replacement service includes the installation, so we can swap it while we're there.
AC Filter Questions
How often should I change my AC filter in Louisiana?
Change it more often than the package says. Our AC runs most of the year, so in summer we tell people to check a 1-inch filter monthly and swap it at least every 60 days.
Does a higher MERV filter hurt my AC?
It can. A very dense filter on a system that wasn't built for it cuts airflow, and low airflow can freeze the coil. If you want better filtration, ask us about a thicker media filter cabinet.
Why does my filter get dirty so fast?
Sometimes it's pets or a dusty house. Sometimes a leaky return duct is pulling in attic dust. If a new filter turns gray in a week, have us look at the ductwork.
Call for Help With Your Air Filter
Call (318) 459-7575. We're in Bossier City and work all over Shreveport and the small towns around both.