Cabin Air Filter Service and Replacement in Greenwood, IN

Notice an unfamiliar smell in your car when you turn on the climate control system? If your air conditioning produces an unappealing, possibly moldy smell, it is likely time that your cabin air filter be replaced. This simple cabin air filter replacement service can be performed by our certified technicians here at Tom O’Brien Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram - Greenwood in Greenwood, IN!

Your cabin air filter is responsible for filtering out the air that is fed in through your vents for air that warms you up or cools you down. The filter traps dust, debris and allergens from getting inside and polluting the cabin. When the filter becomes heavily contaminated, it is no longer able to perform as well and can cause an unpleasant ride for everyone.

Signs That Your Cabin Filter Needs to Be Replaced

• Poor Air Flow. A decrease in air flow is one of the surest signs that the cabin filter needs to be replaced.
• Unusual Odor From Vents. A build up of dirt and debris in the vent can often lead to growth of bacteria and even mold.
• Whistling or Increased Noise Coming From Vents. A louder noise than typical could mean that there are large materials stuck in the cabin filter.
• Fog or Ice On Windows Take Longer to Clear. This could be caused an obstruction of some sort in the cabin filter.

Recommendations on when a cabin air filter should be replaced vary by manufacturer — some say every 12,000 or 15,000 miles, others longer — and how often can depend on how much you drive and where. Check the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual. If you drive in heavy traffic in an urban area that has poor air quality, or in a rural area with a lot of dirt and dust to filter out, you could need to replace the cabin air filter annually or even more often.