Cabin Air Filter Replacement Service

All About Cabin Air Filtration

The cabin filter is a component of your vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system that traps airborne pollutants. They can collect nearly 100% of airborne particulates when they are new at peak performance, but the paper material that allows for air filtration will eventually become clogged. The only way to fix a clogged cabin filter is by replacing it with a brand new one.

What Happens When the Cabin Filter Clogs?

When clogged, cabin filters cannot collect pollutants effectively, and the pollutants will accumulate within the duct and will get inside the cabin where you breathe. Beyond the foul odor caused by clogged cabin filters, they will also restrict the airflow, making the HVAC system and the blower motor work harder. The consequences of clogged cabin filters include a reduced airflow from the vents, increased cabin temperature, and foul odors caused by an increase in pollutants entering the cabin.

Benefits of a New Cabin Air Filter

Beyond the obvious air quality benefits that new cabin air filters offer to those with allergies or other lung sensitivities, nobody likes to breathe in dirty air nor allow foul smells to pollute a pleasant driving experience. It is also noteworthy to consider the HVAC and blower motor performance benefits of new cabin filters allowing for efficient airflow and the reduced strain on the blower motor. An overworked blower motor can eventually fail, rendering your ventilation system inoperable.