In most homes, the typical response to this simple question is usually, ‘No, not yet. Can’t you see I’m busy? I’ll get around to it later.’
The Not-So-Handyman
The problem is that later rarely comes and the not-so-handyman’s procrastination leads to expensive monthly energy bills.
The simple task of remembering to change your air conditioner filter is a common problem in many households. Because it’s something that only needs to be performed every few months it’s easy to forget.
Out of sight, out of mind is an accurate way to describe it. But every time the air conditioner kicks on, you’re home air filter is trapping more dust and dirt and getting closer to becoming ineffective and need of replacement.
All air conditioner filters are engineered to capture a certain amount of airborne contaminants that float around your home. Dust, smoke, pet hair, pollen and even bacteria are trapped by a high quality air filter. However, once they reach a specific load level, your filter will no longer allow air to pass through the material efficiently. This creates a buildup of pressure resistance in the blower motor of the system and causes your air conditioner to work harder to do its job.
When the system works harder, you consume more energy and will see your electric bill spike! You could be paying more than 20% more for cooling your home and don’t even know it. All of this is because of a having a not-so-handyman in your home.
It pays to nag that handyman to check the filter once a month to see if it needs changing. Your family budget will be the winner in the end.
