Time For A Winter Change

Winter is well and truly upon us with temperatures dropping to the minuses in some parts of the UK, Baldwin Filters suggests that now is the perfect time to replace your cabin filter, if you haven’t already done so. When some people think about cabin air filters, they conjure up images of summertime, air conditioning and musty smells. The reality is that cabin air filters work the majority of their magic when temperatures drop and cause winter breathing problems. Did you know that an estimated 85% of cabin air filters in vehicles today have not had their recommended replacement, due to majority of consumers unaware of their existence. Throughout the year the cabin filters not only provides your drivers with clean air and reduces dust in the cabin, they also are key in preventing windows misting up, potentially putting your drivers in a dangerous position. Regularly replacing your cabin filter will ensure that the high performance of the filter is maintained, as when the filter starts to clog filtration efficiency is reduced. Over 85% of all new automobiles have cabin air filters incorporated into their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Unchanged cabin air filters can impair the health of drivers and passengers, leading to headaches, nausea and allergies as well as decreasing the performance in the vehicle’s heating and air conditioning. Most cabin air filters are in a location that makes it moderately easy to access and replace. Cabin air filters are typically located under the hood, or behind or under the glove compartment. Baldwin Filters suggest that cabin air filters should be changed at least every year or 12,000-15,000 miles. Baldwin Filters, the preferred supplier to over 150 OEM’s worldwide, is known for its innovative work in filters and quality. On average, Baldwin cabin filters retain over 90% of containments with a diameter greater than 3 microns (pollen) and from 0.01 to 2 microns (gas, bacteria, fungi), preventing these particles from reaching the cabin and guaranteeing cleaner air inside the car. Baldwin Filters cabin air filters are built to OE specifications to give you and your equipment the best protection available.