You probably know that the sun’s ultraviolet light (UV) results in painful sunburn. But did you realize that another kind of ultraviolet light can be useful for keeping your residence’s air clean?
The sun lets off two types of damaging UV rays, UVA and UVB. These dangerous rays can result in sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.
There’s another variety of UV light, referred to as UVC. While full exposure to this ultraviolet light is harmful for your skin or eyes, it can safely be applied to purify air, water and some surfaces.
Olde Towne Heating & Air uses this light in a few of our products to boost air filtration in Mount Pleasant homes.
Applications for Ultraviolet Light
This specific wavelength is referred to as “germicidal” since it destroys the DNA of bacteria and viruses. When pathogens pass through this light, they eventually cease to exist since they can’t spread.
This makes UVC light a potent replacement to chemical disinfection. Germicidal light is applied in lots of disinfection applications, including medical laboratories and hospitals. It’s also applied to purify drinking water and other liquids produced in food processing.
It’s becoming a popular choice to purify air in residences in Mount Pleasant. That’s due to the fact it can also eradicate frequent indoor contaminants such as mold, mildew and bacteria. This is an additional benefit for family members who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma.
Using Germicidal UV Light in Your House
We put a germicidal UV light within your HVAC system’s ductwork. Because the light is installed within the ductwork, it makes it compatible with most heating and cooling units. This also keeps its light safely contained while delivering powerful disinfection for your house’s air.
Dirty air is freshened in a two-step process, first flowing through your air filter and then the UV light prior to spreading across your residence. Even when your heat or air conditioning isn’t running, these lights still work to keep your air, ductwork and home comfort equipment clean.
This whole-house product is better than a portable air purifier, which is limited to cleaning the air in a lone space. Portable air purifiers also can’t purify your ductwork or the interior of your HVAC system. A clean HVAC system is often a more efficient one that may even last longer. And, the majority of portable air purifiers are known for making ozone.
When considering getting a germicidal lamp for your house, it’s essential to choose one that doesn’t create ozone. While ozone is good at eliminating odors and chemicals, it can also irritate your lungs and create other respiratory problems.
If you’re looking for approaches to freshen your residence’s air, the indoor air quality experts at Olde Towne Heating & Air can help. We offer a wide range of options to help your loved ones breathe more easily. Contact us at 843-485-0967 to set up a free, no-obligation home comfort analysis and estimate now!