What Is The Cost Of Forgetting To Change Furnace Filters?

     The cost of your home’s energy comes down to efficiency. The more efficient your home comfort system operates the lower your monthly energy bills. Most systems are designed to operate at a very high rate of efficiency to maximize the amount of fuel or power used.

    When you forget to change your furnace filters, you’re reducing your system's ability to run efficiently and forcing it to work harder. That's where the true cost can be felt.

    The major consequence of forgetting to change your furnace filter on a regular schedule is restricted air flow through your system which significantly reduces its efficiency. Industry experts estimate that  clogged air filters will reduce system efficiency by 30% or more.

    That could add up to hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year!

    You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to calculate that if your system is working at a 30% efficiency deficit, it will take more energy to cool the same area. The result is that you’re burning more money than you need to just because of a dirty filter.

    It is difficult to quantify the true dollar cost of a dirty air filter because every system is different, every house is different and every family’s lifestyle is different. The amount of dust, dirt, pollen and other particles that enter the house and need filtering are dependent upon the conditions in the home. The air filter in your home may clog faster than the filter in the house next door. There is no sure fire way to know what it costs.

    However, common sense dictates that if your system is 30% less efficient then your cooling bills should reflect the difference. So if you are spending $200 to cool your home each month, with a clogged air filter you are paying $60 too much on your energy bill!


    Of course, this is hypothetical but you get the point. Restricted air flow because of a dirty filter is a major cause of higher household energy costs. The answer can be as simple as changing your furnace filter every two to three months.

    The Furnace Filters Made Easy program helps you to remember when it is time to change your filter.

When you enroll in this simple program your home air filters are delivered to your home when you need them. All you need to do is change the old dirty filter with the new one. You’ll never forget to change your filter again so your system will work closer to maximum efficiency all the time.