Ultraviolet (UV) lights are a great way to improve the air quality in your home. They can help to eliminate harmful bacteria, mold, and other airborne contaminants, as well as increase the efficiency of your HVAC system. Installing UV lights is relatively affordable and simple, although it is best to leave it to a professional. In this article, we will discuss the advantages of UV lights, how much they cost to install, and how they can help protect against COVID-19. UV lights disinfect air as it circulates through ducts, eliminating harmful bacteria, mold and other airborne contaminants.
These units are installed inside the air controller and emit UV rays directly onto the evaporator coil itself, instead of cleaning the air. UV HVAC lights are relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to air filtration systems such as air purifiers and filters. Researchers have determined that the virus travels in water particles suspended in the air, so only UV lights installed in the ducts that treat the air that circulates through them could be useful. If you're concerned about indoor air quality, consider installing ultraviolet (UV) light in your HVAC system. Surprisingly, UV bulbs aren't even installed in ducts most of the time.
UV HVAC lighting systems use a special type of high-frequency, low-wavelength ultraviolet light called UV-C to destroy the nucleic acids that make up the DNA of harmful bacteria found in the air and to disinfect the air as it passes through the system. UV lights must always be on to be effective, and bulbs lose effectiveness over time, so they need to be replaced at least once a year. Mounting UV lights in all ducts of the system will require more work and is not recommended. In the long term, installing UV lighting in your HVAC system can save you money, as UV systems allow HVAC units to operate up to 35% more efficiently. More recently, UV lights have gained popularity because they are said to be effective in killing the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Be sure to check and recheck the instructions that come with the UV light before you start drilling. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation to find out if UV lights are right for your home, call us today. Despite their significant benefits, UV lights are generally one of the most affordable options for quickly improving your home's indoor air quality.
Installing UV lights in your air conditioning system is simple, although most people should leave it in the hands of a professional. All in all, the UV lights that your HVAC company is trying to sell you are probably a waste of money, and it would be much better if you manually repair your system once a year.