Perhaps you realize that the sun’s ultraviolet light (UV) is to blame for your painful sunburn. But were you aware that another kind of ultraviolet light can be installed to keep your residence’s air clean?
The sun lets off two types of damaging UV rays, UVA and UVB. These dangerous rays can cause sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles, and other types of premature aging.
There’s another type of UV light, called UVC. While unprotected exposure to this ultraviolet light is bad for your skin or eyes, it can safely be utilized to clean air, water, and various surfaces.
Air Houston Mechanical LLC uses this light in several of our products to enhance air filtration in Huffman residences.
What is Ultraviolet Light Used For?
This precise wavelength is referred to as “germicidal” since it destroys the DNA of bacteria and viruses. When pathogens travel through this light, they eventually cease to exist as they can’t multiply.
This makes UVC light a strong substitute for chemical disinfection. Germicidal light is employed in a lot of disinfection uses, including medical laboratories and hospitals. It’s also used to sterilize drinking water and other liquids produced in food processing.
It’s becoming more popular to disinfect the air in homes in Huffman. That’s because it can also eliminate typical indoor contaminants like mold, mildew, and bacteria. This is an added perk if someone in your household has seasonal allergies or asthma.
How to Use Germicidal UV Light in Your Home
We place a germicidal UV light within your HVAC system’s ductwork. Because the light is placed inside the ductwork, it makes it compatible with most heating and cooling units. This also keeps its light safely housed while providing strong purification for your residence’s air.
Dirty air is purified in a two-step process, first flowing through your air filter and then the UV light before spreading throughout your home. Even when your heat or air conditioning isn’t operating, these lights still function to keep your air, ductwork, and home comfort system clean.
This whole-house product is greater than a portable air purifier, which is limited to cleaning the air in one area. Portable air purifiers also can’t purify your ductwork or the inside of your HVAC unit. A clean HVAC system is often a more efficient one that could even operate longer. And the majority of portable air purifiers are known for producing ozone.
When considering buying a germicidal lamp for your house, it’s important to select one that doesn’t produce ozone. While ozone is good at getting rid of odors and chemicals, it can also irritate your lungs and lead to other respiratory symptoms.
If you’re looking for ways to clean your residence’s air, the indoor air quality pros at Air Houston Mechanical LLC can help. We offer a wide range of options to help your household breathe better. Contact us at (832) 957-9332 to set up a free, no-obligation home comfort analysis and estimate right away!
