If you own a furnace then furnace filters should be something that you are familiar with. What you may not know is that the type of filters you choose for your furnace can save you money. One of the most popular choices for filters today are the disposable fiberglass type. This is due to the fact that they are easy to maintain since all you have to do each month is remove them, throw them out and replace them with brand new filters. While this process may be simple, it is also costly in the long term. Compare this to buying disposable plates to eat from. They are convenient as well but costly over time. If you want to save money then you need washable furnace filters.
Otherwise known as reusable furnace filters, washable filters can be reused many times before they ever have to be replaced. You simply remove them from the furnace each month, wash them off and dry them and return the filter to your furnace. As long as the filter is in good condition and not turn or otherwise damaged, it can be reused for a lengthy period of time. Not only do you save money by not having to constantly buy disposable filters, you also save money insomuch that washable furnace filters are much better built and do a better job protecting your furnace from particles and dust in the air.
In turn, this means that the furnace can run more efficiently, saving you money on your monthly utility bill. Furthermore, since reusable filters do a better job at protecting your furnace, you will avoid costly repairs and furnace part replacement that can result from the use of a poor quality filters in your furnace. In the worst case scenario, poor filters can cause such damage over time that they will ultimately shorten the life of your furnace and you will have to buy a new furnace sooner then you would have otherwise had to if you had used better quality filters.
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