Cabin Air Filter Replacement Service Near Metairie, LA
Cabin Air Filter Replacement Service at Premier Honda
Keeping the cabin of your vehicle clean can alleviate allergy issues if you’re prone to them. The air you breathe is loaded with all kinds of contaminants, but an air filter for the cabin can help purify the air. If you live in or around Chalmette, Metairie, or Harvey, you can get quality cabin air filter service with our service center at Premier Honda.
What Is the Function of the Cabin Filter?
Your cabin air filter is there to improve the quality of the air you breathe when you’re in the vehicle. When you use climate control in your vehicle, air is drawn into your HVAC system where it is heated or cooled to make your cabin more comfortable. Since the air for your heating and cooling is drawn in from outside, anything in the air also enters your cabin. If you live in a big city or otherwise highly industrialized area, all those contaminants come into your vehicle. If there is smokey, smoggy, polluted air outside, you are breathing it in through your ventilation system.
If you live in a rural area, pollen, mold spores, and mildew also enters the cabin through your ventilation. If you live down a dirt or gravel road, you are also breathing in road dust every time you drive on that country road in addition to all the pollen, mold, mildew and so on. Your vehicle has a cabin air filter that traps particles in the air so that they do not get into the cabin, and you can breathe in cleaner, fresher air.
How Often Should My Filter Be Changed?
Most people don’t even know they have a cabin air filter. It is often taken for granted if they are aware of it, and they don’t think about having it replaced regularly. The owner’s manual for your vehicle should have a list of regular service appointments that the manufacturer recommends for optimal performance. Generally, your air filter needs to be replaced about every 15,000-30,000 miles. To find out what the manufacturer recommends for your specific make and model, consult your manual to get more detailed maintenance scheduling information for filter service or any other preventative maintenance.
Can I Do It Myself?
Your cabin air filter is located behind the glove compartment in most cases. If it is not located there, you can check your manual for location and directions on how to remove the old filter and how to install a new one. If you choose to do it yourself, our parts center can help you get the correct filter. They may be able to offer some tips on replacing your cabin air filter to make it easier. If you would rather not mess with the procedure, you can contact us by phone or you can schedule a service appointment online for your convenience.
If you need cabin filter service, we are happy to help. Protect your passengers and yourself from harmful pollutants, spores, or other allergens with a new cabin air filter today from Premier Honda.