York County AC & Furnace Filter Services

Maintaining a clean AC or furnace filter is the best thing you can do to keep your system running efficiently and improve your comfort. Call the experts at RiverView Mechanical in Southeast Pennsylvania at 717-810-7276 for expert AC filter replacement.

RiverView Mechanical is a locally-owned and operated HVAC repair and replacement company serving residents throughout York County, Pennsylvania. Our expert technicians are highly trained, licensed, and insured to handle any HVAC problem you might run into. And, when you need emergency help, you can count on us 24/7 for support.

Have poor airflow in your home? Call our cooling experts for reliable air conditioner repairs with straightforward pricing.

Why Changing Your Air Filter is So Important

How often do you change your air conditioner or furnace filter? Once a month? Whenever you think about it? The truth is that many people forget about changing their HVAC filters, but as we’ll see, it’s a simple yet effective way to keep your system in peak condition.

What’s a MERV Rating & Why it Matters

Now that you know how essential replacing your HVAC filter is, you’re probably wondering what filter is the best. Most filters come with a MERV rating, which helps people choose the right filter for their system.

But, what exactly is a MERV rating, and why does it matter?

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, and it’s a measurement of the particle filtration effectiveness of a filter. The higher the rating, the more effective the filter.

You might be thinking: “I should get the highest rating possible, right?”

Well, no, and here’s why.

Your HVAC system was designed with a particular filter in mind. Using a filter with a higher MERV rating than your manufacturer intended can cause your system to work harder and less efficiently and lead to premature failure.

Most experts recommend using an air filter with a rating of about 5 to 8 for residential homes. These filters provide adequate filtration to remove most pollen, mold spores, and dust mites and won’t stress your system.

If you’re unsure which filter to get, consult your owners’ manual or call a professional HVAC service for filter replacement.

Call RiverView Mechanical for all of your heating and air conditioning filter replacement needs in York, PA, at 717-810-7276!