When a homeowner is learning about their air conditioner, there’s a lot of information to take in: refrigerant coils, compressors, thermostat programming. It’s no surprise that the air filter—the most ordinary piece in the entire system—becomes less than the top priority. Yet, a neglected air filter can quickly become a top priority when it’s making your air conditioner flip out.
A neglected air filter can create some seriously alarming symptoms, so make sure you start by getting it replaced if you notice any of the following:
You’ve got your air conditioner blowing cool air through your home, and life feels great. As you grow accustomed to it over the years, you might encounter something that makes you ask yourself, “Was that always like that?”
