# How to take care of that AC and make sure it lasts you for a long time (HT Tech) > Cleaning and maintaining of AC’s air filter regularly may add years to one’s life and add to AC’s performance. Here’s how to do carry the task. # How to take care of that AC and make sure it lasts you for a long time ## Cleaning and maintaining of AC’s air filter regularly may add years to one’s life and add to AC’s performance. Here’s how to do carry the task. Apr 24 2021, 19:02 IST ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook.png) ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook-hover.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Share.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Shareclicked.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp-hover.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter-hover.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook-hover.png) ![Bookmark](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmark.png) ![Bookmarked](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmarked.png) ![Indoor air pollutants have a direct bearing on our health. There can be short-term and long-term impacts on our health.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2021/04/24/1600x900/wall-1801952_1920_1619270997664_1619271014471.jpg) Indoor air pollutants have a direct bearing on our health. There can be short-term and long-term impacts on our health. (Pixabay) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By HT TECH Clean air is a rare commodity these days and most often difficult to get even in the suburbs. According to a study from World Health Organization (WHO), several organic and inorganic pollutants and suspended particles are already present in the air inside our homes. Indoor air quality is important to monitor as people spend a considerable amount of time at their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has given us reasons for the whole family to be at home for long hours. There are high chances that in residences, day-cares and hospitals, retirement homes, and even offices we continue to monitor and check the air quality for healthy living. Even the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) emphasis upon the monitoring of indoor air quality in India. This is important as Indian households often use oil for cooking which increases the particulate matter (solids or liquid droplets) inside the room. India has already notified several pollutants as the causative agents of indoor air pollution. In such a scenario, it is recommended to either eliminate the source of pollution or improve ventilation within our homes. While both are necessary, it is high time that we investigate improving the ventilation from within, and one way to do that is to maintain your air-conditioning unit and keep its air filters clean all the time. Also read click here. Why it is important to clean air filters Indoor air pollutants have a direct bearing on our health. There can be short-term and long-term impacts on our health. These may include colds or other viral diseases, or some other problematic respiratory disorders. This impacts our life span too. But there is a way one can reverse this trend. According to the US’s Environmental Protection Agency, increasing the ventilation may help remove the suspended particles from within. While natural ventilation is recommended, various mechanical ways such as through outdoor air intakes associated with the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system have proven to be effective ways to achieve the desired results. Here, cleaning the filters in your air conditioner is a crucial maintenance task. It needs to be carried out diligently at periodic intervals. Dirty air filters often need more energy to operate, resulting in increased electricity bills and ineffective cooling. It is true that airborne particles do not get filtered because of a dirty filter: An HVAC air filter has the responsibility to filter out dander, allergens, pollen, and other airborne particles. A properly functioning air filter can improve the quality of indoor air which is essential for your good health. But, when you have a dirty air filter, these airborne particles do not get filtered. This can be prevented by cleaning the air filters. The direct benefit of improving air quality is that it adds to one’s health. This also adds to the life of one’s air conditioner: 1. Ensures the efficiency of air conditioner: Clogged filters may result in blocking of normal airflow and decreasing the efficiency of the system by a significant amount. Cleaning these air filters, on the other hand, ensures consistent efficiency of your air conditioner. 2. Cleans the ductwork too: If the air conditioning filters are kept clean, it can help keep the ductwork cleaner. This happens through the natural flow of the air with minimal resistance. 3. Extends the life of air conditioning unit: A dirty air filter will make it difficult for the AC to handle air. This, in turn, will result in increased wear and tear. Having said that, regular filter cleaning can help ease the pressure on your air conditioner and increase its lifespan. It is important to know that lack of maintenance and dirt are some of the major causes of HVAC failure. So, improving the life of your air conditioner begins with a clean air filter. Why you need to change the air filters Like any other depreciable spare, an AC air filter too has a shelf life; using it beyond that is not at all advisable. That is when replacement of the air filters come into the picture. • Safeguard the environment: A clogged air filter means a strained HVAC system that leads to the liberation of huge amounts of carbon dioxide as well as other greenhouse gases. Something as simple as changing an air filter can contribute to environmental protection. • Save money: A dirty air filter uses more energy and results in increased electricity bills. It is more expensive to run as compared to a new, clean air filter. • Have healthy, clean air: When one regularly changes his air filter, it results in fresher, cleaner, and more beneficial air. This creates a conducive environment which is healthy for everyone at home. Something as simple as cleaning or changing your AC’s air filter can make a world of difference to how AC performs and doing it at recommended intervals is what matters in the current situation. This article has been written by Naohiko Hosokawa, Director & Business Unit Head-Living Environment Division, Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. 24 Apr, 19:02 IST mitsubishi electric naohiko hosokawa ![HT Tech Awards](https://tech.hindustantimes.com/ht-tech-power-list-awards-2026/httech-awards-banner-new.webp) ### Related Stories 07 Oct 2026 06 Oct 2026 71,619,270,341,957 NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS ![View all](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/view-all-icon.png) ## Tips & Tricks ![Ghibli-style art](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2025/03/28/414x233/ChatGPT_Ghibli_style_images_1743161814450_1743161814596.jpg) ### How to turn your photos into Ghibli-style art with ChatGPT for free: Step-by-step guide ![How to create an invitation using iPhone’s new Apple Invites app- Step-by-step guide](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2025/02/14/414x233/invites_1738728829564_1739543695649.png) ### How to create an invitation using iPhone’s new Apple Invites app- Step-by-step guide ![Apple TV app arrives on Android phones and tablets: What you get and how to install it](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2025/02/13/414x233/unnamed_1739426557335_1739426567634.jpg) ### Apple TV app arrives on Android phones and tablets: What you get and how to install it ![Vodafone Idea OTT plans](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Vodafone Idea users can now stream 17 OTT apps with one subscription: Here's how ![Android data transfer methods](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### How to transfer data from one Android to another using Google backup, USB-C cable, and more ## Editor’s Pick ![iPhone 16e launched with A18 chip, Apple AI—bringing flagship power on a budget: Check specs, price](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### iPhone 16e launched in India: All details about the new budget mobile from Apple ![DeepSeek was founded in China with only a fraction of the budget of the top AI companies in the US.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### DeepSeek AI: How it works, who’s behind it, how it’s different from ChatGPT, and its big US market impact explained ![iPhone 17 Air likely to get this feature that iPhone 17 Pro models may miss out on](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### iPhone 17 Air likely to get this feature that iPhone 17 Pro models may miss out on ![Google Whisk AI explained: How remixing works, availability, and how it differs from Gemini](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Google Whisk AI explained: How remixing works, availability, and how it differs from Gemini ![iOS 18.4 beta arriving soon: Know why it is the biggest iPhone update](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### iOS 18.4 beta arriving soon: Know why it is the biggest iPhone update ## Trending Stories ![Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order ![Infinix Note 50s 5G+](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Infinix Note 50s 5G+ set to launch in India with 64MP camera and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC ![Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more ![Apple Intelligence AI training](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Apple plans to train AI using your on-device data without accessing personal content or emails: Report ![CMF Buds 2](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### CMF Buds 2 key features and price revealed ahead of April 28 launch: Details inside keep up with tech ![Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/tech-facebook.png) ![Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/tech-twitter.png) ![WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/tech-whatsApp.png) ![Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/tech-facebook.png) ## Gaming ![Check out these five gaming monitors under ₹20,000,](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Top 5 gaming monitors under ₹20000 you should consider ![gaming consoles](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Grab gaming consoles at discounted rates during Amazon Great Indian Festival: Up to 72% off ![Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025 to bring Grimmsnarl family, Shiny Hatenna, and global challenges ![Shade Silver](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Shade Silver free on Steam for a limited time: Here’s how to get it ![Call of duty](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/ht-tech-bg-img-90-66.png) ### Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 skips Switch 2 at launch, release date and price leak ![View all](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/view-all-icon.png) ## Trending News ### Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order ![Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order](https://images.livemint.com/static/static/1x1_img.gif) ### Infinix Note 50s 5G+ set to launch in India with 64MP camera and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC ![Infinix Note 50s 5G+](https://images.livemint.com/static/static/1x1_img.gif) ### Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more ![Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more](https://images.livemint.com/static/static/1x1_img.gif) ### Apple plans to train AI using your on-device data without accessing personal content or emails: Report ![Apple Intelligence AI training](https://images.livemint.com/static/static/1x1_img.gif) ### CMF Buds 2 key features and price revealed ahead of April 28 launch: Details inside ![CMF Buds 2](https://images.livemint.com/static/static/1x1_img.gif) ## Trending Gadgets Mobiles Laptops Tablets ![HT Tech](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HT_tech-new.gif) - https://tech.hindustantimes.com/how-to/how-to-take-care-of-that-ac-and-make-sure-it-lasts-you-for-a-long-time-71619270341957.html