Derek ColeGM, Simmons One Hour Heating & Air · AI HVAC Answers

DIRT is the killer of Air Conditioning and Heating Systems

28 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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28 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Derek Cole. This content was uploaded by Derek Cole. This is a podcast episode titled "DIRT is the killer of Air Conditioning and Heating Systems" (recorded 2018-05-01). It contains a single-speaker monologue (labeled SPEAKER A) offering practical HVAC maintenance advice: emphasizing that dirt and clogged filters are the primary causes of air conditioner and heater failures, explaining how dirt builds up on motors and increases energy use, and recommending regular cleaning, filter changes, and seasonal checks.

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Really, it all goes back to dirt. Dirt is the killer of most air conditioners and heaters. So if you get the unit maintained, maintenance, cleaned, checked, normally you do not have these kind of problems. If you do not, then it's a whole big process because the motor moves the air. The more you don't change the filter, the more dirt gets on the motor, the harder it has to work, the more energy it uses, and then that goes out and that stops your unit from where it all goes back to dirt. Dirt is the number one cause of the problem. So you need to make sure your unit is maintenanced, maintained, clean, check heating, cooling, season. Make sure it's checked before you get into that period so you know you're good to go.