| Where it concerns the health of you and your | | | | made from material that is folded into pleats. You |
| family, it is important that you choose a suitable | | | | can find pleated furnace filters in a variety of |
| furnace filter. If you are a first-time homeowner, | | | | sizes, ranging from 1 up to 6 inches deep. |
| or just renting a home for the first time, then | | | | Generally speaking, you will find that the most |
| you definitely want to find a cost-effective | | | | common filter sizes are 1 to 2 inches in depth. |
| solution for a furnace filter. You can seek out | | | | Pleated furnace filters have a larger surface area |
| information through the internet, by searching | | | | than normal furnace filters, and this is the exact |
| your local yellow pages, or even by word of | | | | thing that helps to extend the life of these filters. |
| mouth to help you make the best decision. | | | | You will still want to monitor the filter just like you |
| It is important that you practice regular | | | | would any other, and check often for any possible |
| maintenance of your furnace and air conditioner | | | | blockage, but you likely won't need to change |
| to ensure against unexpected breakdowns. | | | | them out as often. However, you should change |
| Besides cleaning, you need to make sure to | | | | out your pleated furnace filters as often as is |
| replace your furnace's air filter every now and | | | | recommended by the manufacturer for the best |
| then so that you don't have an unnecessary | | | | results. |
| buildup of dust and dirt in and around the fan | | | | If your budget can manage it, you can opt for an |
| motor. While the charge for a filter replacement is | | | | electrostatic pleated air filter. This is one of the |
| variable, it's relatively small compared to that of a | | | | more higher-end furnace filters, and it's more |
| furnace repair bill. So, just avoid it by keeping | | | | efficient for the purpose of removing dust and |
| your furnace filter changed out. | | | | other allergens from the air. If your family is one |
| When considering the type of furnace filters that | | | | that commonly suffers from allergies, or you |
| you will be using, the choices are varied, but some | | | | simply want to breathe cleaner air, then this would |
| come more highly recommended than others. A | | | | be a good choice of furnace filter for you. If |
| pleated furnace filter can provide you with a | | | | you're not so worried about the collection of |
| number of benefits that you won't get with other | | | | household dust, then you can get a cheaper |
| filters, one of the most favorable being the longer | | | | pleated furnace filter, and it will suit you just as |
| life of the filter. | | | | well. |
| Pleated furnace filters, as the name suggests, are | | | | |