Your AC is probably getting some heavy use here in Northern Virginia during this time of year.
That takes a toll on the filter. Lots of complications – and costs – can be the result of a badly clogged air filter. It pays to replace them frequently.
The experts recommend that you not buy the cheap filters.
You pay a bit more for the good ones, but after watching this 1-minute video, you’ll see why cheap may by costly
Airborne particles are smaller than most mesh filters. Pleated filters are recommended instead.
The better filters start around $11 and they can be purchased in bulk from Amazon at a good discount.
The 3M’s Filtrete line of products is a high quality brand carried in most big box stores.
You may want to consider changing the filters out monthly if you have shedding prone pets or special sensitivity to dust.