Ew, What's That Smell?

by Porsche Silver Spring

Your cabin air filter is essential in keeping not only the air in your vehicle fresh, but ensuring debris and other contaminants don’t find their way inside causing foul smells, problems to your heating and cooling system, and most importantly: affecting your health and safety.

Freshen Up

If you’ve turned on the air in your vehicle and are suddenly overcome with the stench of wet socks and mildew, there’s a good possibility you didn’t just forget your gym bag in the trunk. A clogged filter can impact the air quality inside your car, and your passengers are sure to notice if you ignore this routine maintenance.

HVAC Problems

In addition to a foul-smelling cabin, forgetting to change the air filter can spell disaster for your heating and cooling system. A filter that’s clogged with debris can cause the system that pushes air through the car’s vents to malfunction. If you notice visible debris entering the cabin, ineffective heating, cooling, or an increased noise from an overtaxed blower motor, it may be time to change your cabin air filter to ensure your vehicle continues to perform its best.

Staying Healthy and Safe

While the cabin air filter is the unsung hero in keeping your vehicle smelling better, it also plays a big role in keeping you and your family healthy and safe. When the filter is clean and functioning properly, it protects the inside of your vehicle from harmful pollutants. When it’s dirty? Insects, dirt, mold spores, pollen, dust, smog, and exhaust fumes can freely enter your cabin. No thanks! Plus, a clogged filter can be downright dangerous when it comes to defrosting and defogging your windshield. Struggling to see out of your windows during cold or humid weather? Most manufacturers recommend replacing your vehicle’s cabin air filter approximately every 15,000 miles, or roughly once a year.

Now that you know how important it is to keep your air filter clean, come visit the expert team at Porsche Silver Spring or schedule an appointment online today to keep your vehicle running smoothly, and the air in your cabin as fresh as can be.