MIKE TURCOTTE AUTOMOTIVE, 1086 MAIN ST, WEST WARWICK, RI 823-1300
Cold Weather Is Here - Can a Dirty Cabin Air Filter Affect the Car's Heater?
Many car owners neglect their cabin air filters when maintaining their vehicles. This is mostly due to the fact that most people don't even know this unobtrusive filter exists as it usually doesn't come to mind while changing spark plugs and engine oil. However, a dirty cabin filter can drastically reduce the performance of your car's heating system!
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The Effects of a Dirty Cabin Air Filter
The pores in a cabin air filter's paper element are designed to be small enough to allow air to pass through, while trapping larger dust particles. Over time, the pores become clogged and reduce air flow. This, in turn, forces the heating system to work harder to produce the same results. Imagine, if you will, that you are trying to breathe through a handkerchief; you can breathe fairly well. Now, add two more handkerchiefs to that to simulate the accumulation of dirt, and suddenly it becomes much more difficult to breathe. This is what happens in your car and your health could possibly be affected.
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The Benefits of a Clean Cabin Air Filter
Replacing your cabin air filter every six months or 12,000 miles can be very beneficial to the performance of your car's heater. Additionally, the quality of the air being introduced into the cabin will improve by removing more dust and pollen that can cause allergies, instead of adding to the mess. Lingering odors in the interior can also be virtually eliminated with a new filter, since the odors have settled into the old filter over time.
Call us at 823-1300 and schedule an appointment to check your cabin filter and have a healthy driving winter season! We are here to help!
