Just wondering what the worst result will be if the air cond filter never gets changed. (2001 accord LX

Can it result in reduced airflow??

Thanks

 

The poster I stared at last time I was at a car shop said if you don't change it it can put stress on the fans... dunno if that's true, but it makes sense.

If you never change it or don't want to, you might as well just take it out so there isn't something int he way of the air flow.

 

Hadn't even thought about leaving it out all-together. Might be a good way to go. I have zero alergies, so I might consider that.

Thanks

 

It can .... if you don't want to replace it, it's best to remove it.

 

Im 20 seconds too fast for you Aaron!

 

AC filter prevents dirt/debris from entering the evaporator from outside fresh air stream. If this material is not filtered, it may eventually cause serious problems; blocked evaporator drain or foul smelling AC system, or both.

I've repaired two cars that had blocked evaporator drains; 94 Accord EX and 94 Jeep Gr. Cherokee. This repair is actually not difficult on an Accord, but on most US vehicles the entire dashboard must be removed. I would not attempt another dashboard removal after tackling the Jeep Gr. Cherokee blocked evaporator, which was also leaking refrigerant. Hands down worst job ever, a nightmare.

Replacing AC filter every year or so sounds like a good investment for a clean, functional AC system.

good luck

 

And Texas, what about those of us who no longer have A/C?

Hehe, you don't have to answer that.

 

is cabin filter the same as AC filter?

 

Yes, it's the filter in between the A/C evaporator and heater core in the dash. I just removed mine last night, they're kind of a pain to get to.

 

I replaced the filters on my '02 SE with 79000 miles on it yesterday. Bought the car in '05 with 38k on it, so I figured it was due, plus the wife said she noticed the defroster wasn't working as well as it used to. I was shocked at what was found. The filters were pretty much black and really clogged with crap. I had to take my shop vac and suck out a big ball of pine needles/leaf bits/other junk that was still in front of the condenser after I pulled the filters out! The heater/air cond works 100 x better now and much, much quieter. Yes, it is kind of a pain to get to, but if you are willing to do the work to remove the filter, why would you not just replace it? It seems like it will eventually get clogged, filter or no filter. Best $13 I ever spent, IMO.