If anyone in your family suffers from respiratory problems, hidden particles in your home’s air stream could be making their breathing problems worse. In fact, microbes that breed in an HVAC system are hard to eliminate without the proper equipment. Modern devices to eliminate bacteria are highly advanced, with some air purifiers using ultraviolet light to do the job. If you hope to enjoy better air quality at home, your HVAC contractor may suggest a germicidal UV light or another type of purification system. Here’s what you need to know about these air-purifying systems.
Using UV Lights to Eliminate Germs
The technique of using ultraviolet light to disinfect the air has been popular in hospitals and other medical facilities for years. Even though a supply of clean air is essential for anyone in a hospital, breathing contaminated air at home every day has a cumulative effect on everyone, especially those struggling with asthma or allergies.
Ultraviolet lights stop microbes from multiplying, which serves to stop the spread of unhealthy particles. Bacteria, mildew and airborne viruses are eliminated when this equipment works in conjunction with HVAC systems. A germicidal UV light does not add chemical content to the air, so homeowners can rest assured it’s a safe way to remove bacteria from their air stream.
Two UV Tools
When examining the options available for ultraviolet air purifiers, you can opt for several different systems. One is a germicidal purifier that removes microbes from the air stream when it enters the furnace or handler. The air becomes purified on its way into the HVAC’s cooling coil. The microbes never make it into the air you breathe.
Coil-mounted UV lights attack bacteria and allergens from a different point in the heating and cooling system. The cooling coil of a condensate drain pan is where microbes collect, but the surface and supply duct are covered by UV light. Instead of giving microbes a chance to fester there, UV lights exterminate these contaminants.
Germicidal UV Light Installation and Maintenance
During HVAC inspection by a qualified technician, you can find out about what options exist for a home of your size and for the ventilation system you have installed. Many of our clients in and around Georgia have enjoyed the effects of germicidal ultraviolet light in combating respiratory concerns. Reliable’s HVAC team has experience with many different systems designed to kill microbes and cut allergens out of a home’s air supply.
The most advanced system by Trane has been proven to kill 99.97 percent of bacteria of the tiniest particle size. While a homeowner looking for the latest in technology may turn to Trane’s CleanEffects, any system using UV light to kill germs can provide relief when you are experiencing poor air quality at home. Maintenance for UV air cleaners requires a simple cleaning and changing the light bulbs once a year.
Reliable Heating & Air will advise you on how to keep your home’s air clean through a variety of purification systems. Your quality of life hinges on every breath you take, and germicidal UV light offers an affordable solution to pure air.
Call the professionals at Reliable Heating & Air today to learn more about improving your indoor air quality.