What Are the Consequences of Not Replacing the Cabin Air Filter?
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Failing to replace the cabin air filter in a timely manner will affect the airflow volume, and reduced airflow will diminish the air conditioning's cooling performance. Additionally, a dirty filter can breed bacteria and mold, which, when blown out, can harm health and even impair cooling efficiency. Below are relevant details: 1. The cabin air filter, commonly known as the pollen filter, serves the following purposes in a car's air conditioning system: (1) It filters the air entering the cabin from outside, improving air cleanliness. Typical filtered substances include impurities in the air, such as fine particles, pollen, bacteria, industrial exhaust, and dust. (2) It prevents these substances from entering and damaging the air conditioning system, ensuring a healthy air environment for passengers and preventing windshield fogging. 2. Poor maintenance of the cabin air filter can lead to the accumulation of dust and grime on components like the filter panel, radiator, evaporator, and fins, causing airflow blockage. This can result in reduced cooling and heating efficiency, increased power consumption, louder noise, and a shorter lifespan for the air conditioning system. More seriously, foul odors in the cabin can endanger the health of the driver and passengers. Prolonged exposure to such an environment may cause dizziness, nausea, or even respiratory illnesses.
