399. An Important Step
28 Jan 2026 · 1 min
Derek Cole and guests explain why changing your home's air filter regularly cuts energy use by 5 to 15 percent and improves air quality. A simple maintenance task that saves money and protects your health.
Questions this episode answers
Energy Star: 5–15% effect on energy usage.
Derek mcole.
simmons1hour.com.
2022-03-22.
Chapters
Actually, today I wanted to play you a clip from Tick Tock so my Tick Tock page. So if you have Tick Tock and want to find me at Derek mcole so I get everything on social, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram. That is how you find me at Derek mcole. But this is very short, very to a point. But it's about one of my favorite subjects, of course, air filters.
Oh, I think if, if every homeowner truly understood that doing this one thing, Energy Star says by doing this you can affect your energy 5 to 15% that is changing your air filter in the house. Something so simple, so straightforward, so easy, but it's missed by a lot because they're not aware of what the problem is or what needs to be done or that something this simple can have such a big effect. When you go to the big Box store or Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, whatever, and you see all of these air filters in this little intimidating, you know, which one do I pick? Which one do I need in? And that's a valid concern and question.
Okay, I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Derek Cole Podcast. Tell some people about this episode. It's on each of us really to spread the better ways to be healthier and more comfortable in our homes and workspaces. I'm asking you to be the dealer of positive and life changing messages in your circle of influence. Take a screenshot right now and share the screenshot and the link to this episode with three of your friends today. Share on social media Use the hashtag Healthy Home. That's Healthy Home. We are always giving away shout outs, prizes to our community. If you would like to help me personally then please rate and review on Apple podcast. Give it some stars. Leave a review because that stuff actually does help and I read all the comments. So my last thought for today, please remember you deserve better air at home and greater comfort at home. Don't settle for being uncomfortable for your heating air every single month. We are so thankful for having you here in our community and be sure to go deeper with us at simmons1hour.com.
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