CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BECOME DAMAGED BY IMPROPER AIR FILTERS?
“Studies show that 9 out of 10 system failures are caused by dirt.” (LCES) When dust, dirt, and biological pollutants get passed your air filter, they begin to accumulate on your cooling coil. A dirty coil can often lead to costly compressor failure. Dirty coils can also damage your indoor fan motor because of the excessive load placed on it due to the blockage of air flow. WHY DO DIRT MARKS FORM AROUND VENTS? Dirt marks are not caused by dirt coming out of the vents. They are coming from the air in the room itself. Dirt is drawn in by the air movement of convection currents coming out of the vents and then settles around the vents. Using an efficient air filter will reduce the amount of airborne dirt. DOES A DIRTY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM USE MORE ELECTRICITY? “A build up of .042 inches of dirt on a cooling coil can result in a decrease in efficiency of 21%.” (EPA) Yes, because dirt is an insulator, it interferes with the heat transfer between the air and you’re cooling coil. This caus
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