There is an old saying that goes, “Out of sight, out of mind” and that couldn’t be more than true for me.
Personally, if something isn’t directly in my face, I tend to forget about it. This is why I depend so much on my PC for reminders. Frankly, I am not at all sure how I could function without my PC and phone. I set anniversary and bday reminders, healthcare expert’s appointments, family events, suppers as well as all my random maintenance tasks. For instance, I consistently forgot to change the Heating plus A/C air filter because it was never something that was very high on my priority list. Not to mention that the air filter is hidden inside the Heating plus A/C unit, so it’s not something that I think about every day. And since it’s out of sight, it’s never on my mind, and will therefore be overlooked. Before I began using the PC as a reminder to change my air filter, there were times that I wouldn’t change it for over a year. And if you know anything about an Heating plus A/C unit, air filters should be changed every 70 to 90 days. It is vital to change the filter every 3 months because if the filter gets blocked it could cause a lot of extra wear and tear on an Heating plus A/C unit. Furthermore, a clog filter can lead to poor air quality, not to mention higher energy costs. I have avoided all of these concerns ever since I began setting a reminder in my PC, other devices such as Alexa and a smart temperature control can help with this as well, then use whatever works best for you, however no matter what unit you use, it’s wise to set a reminder and change out your Heating plus A/C air filter correctly.