You probably know that the sun’s ultraviolet light (UV) is to blame for your painful sunburn. But did you know that another variety of ultraviolet light can be useful for keeping your house’s air clean?
The sun lets off two types of dangerous UV rays, UVA and UVB. These damaging rays can result in sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.
There’s another variety of UV light, known as UVC. While unprotected exposure to this ultraviolet light isn’t good for your skin or eyes, it can safely be applied to purify air, water and some surfaces.
Four Seasons Air Conditioning and Heating LLC uses this light in several of our systems to improve air filtration in Kingsville homes.
What is an Ultraviolet Light Used For?
This distinct wavelength is referred to as “germicidal” because it wipes out the DNA of bacteria and viruses. When pathogens move through this light, they eventually die because they can’t reproduce.
This makes UVC light a strong substitute to chemical disinfection. Germicidal light is applied in lots of disinfection applications, such as medical laboratories and hospitals. It’s also applied to purify drinking water and other liquids made in food processing.
It’s becoming more popular to disinfect air in houses in Kingsville. That’s because it can also wipe out frequent indoor contaminants including mold, mildew and bacteria. This is an additional perk for loved ones who deal with seasonal allergies or asthma.
Uses for Germicidal UV Light in Your House
We install a germicidal UV light in your HVAC system’s ductwork. As the light is put inside the ductwork, it makes it compatible with most heating and cooling systems. This also keeps its rays securely contained while providing strong cleaning for your residence’s air.
Filthy air is purified in a two-step process, first traveling through your air filter and then the UV light in advance of circulating across your house. Even when your heat or air conditioning isn’t working, these lights still run to keep your air, ductwork and home comfort unit clean.
This whole-house product is superior to a portable air purifier, which is limited to cleaning the air in a single room. Portable air purifiers also can’t purify your ductwork or the innerworkings of your HVAC unit. A clean HVAC system is usually a more efficient one that may even operate for an extended period of time. And, the majority of portable air purifiers are notorious for creating ozone.
When thinking over adding a germicidal lamp to your house, it’s critical to choose one that doesn’t create ozone. While ozone is great at eliminating odors and chemicals, it could also irritate your lungs and cause other respiratory troubles.
If you’re trying to find ways to purify your residence’s air, the indoor air quality experts at Four Seasons Air Conditioning and Heating LLC can help. We offer a large range of solutions to help your loved ones breathe more easily. Contact us at 361-214-1203 to request a free, no-obligation home comfort analysis and estimate now!