Are you thinking twice about turning the heater on during the winter because of what it is going to cost you at the end of the month? Good news is you can stay warm and comfortable throughout the winter just by replacing your furnace filters.

What a furnace filter does is trap all the dust and other particles in the air before it is heated and sent back to the rooms so that you have clean air circulating in the room. But with use the filter will get clogged with dirt and will block the air flow from the furnace. This makes the heater work more for longer periods of time as it has to send warmer air to the house to maintain the required temperature and thereby use up more energy and this is why you end up with very high heating bills.

The simple task of cleaning or replacing your furnace filters will see a sharp drop in your energy bills due to the furnaces working more efficiently. There are filters that can be washed or the disposable ones that need replacing. During the winter months make sure to check on the filters at least once a month. It is best to clean the washable filters at least every other week by rinsing it with water or by wiping with a damp cloth. These washable filters need replacing at least one every six months. Ask the experts at Your Filter Connection for information on the type of filters available.

When looking for a replacement furnace filter make sure to get the right sized filter to match your furnace. At Your Filter Connection there are different types of filters available from different brands. One of the most efficient filters is the Filtrete 3M filters which guarantee to trap more than 99% of the particles in the air including allergy causing smoke and smog particles to give you cleaner air to breath.

Along with installing your replacement furnace filter you could reduce the temperature on your thermostat by a couple of degrees and make sure that all the doors and windows in your house are well insulated to make sure that heat is not unnecessarily wasted in order to save your heating bills. In addition before every winter have an expert check the furnace to see if everything in order and if there is something wrong it can be fixed to improve efficiency.

So if you have not replaced your furnace filters yet, visit Your Filter Connection today to find out about the best filters available including the Filtrete Micro Allergen Reduction filter suitable for persons having asthma.