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Yep, and it is ready for a cleaning. If you have not done this before i would call an A/C company and watch them do it. Then you will know what to do from then on. It should be cleaned every six months at worst.
If you do not clean it eventually it will buzz all the time and you will not be able to turn it off at all unless you turn the system off. The buzz is there to tell you there is a problem. If you don't clean it and the dust particles get to the coil it is a major cleaning and it will be expensive $$$$$$$$. The coil will have to come out and go out in the yard for a good bath.
This is a sign that the filter has not been changed as it is supposed to. Get a three month filter and change them every month. Not every three months. They are just better filters. The one month filters do not filter $hit out of the air. They should be outlawed.
Personally, if you could have the A/C company put in a Honeywell or AprilAir 12 month filter. You only have to change these every 12 months and there will be NO DUST in your house. The filters cost about $45.00 - $50.00 and they are about 5" thick. They are worth every nickle.
The Electrostatic filter you have is a good one if it is working properly. They are usually put in homes where there is a smoker and the air needs to be purified. That is why they need to be cleaned so often. Believe me if there has been a smoker in the house you will not want to be the one to clean this monster. Take my word on that!!!
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