The use of UV light disinfection has become popular in many settings including hospitals. UV light has been an effective means for sterilization. It’s been used to improve indoor air quality within residential and commercial settings. There are many benefits of using UV lights for air conditioning systems.
The Dangers of Mold and Bacteria in AC Systems
We all want to minimize the spread and growth of germs and bacteria. Practices such as washing your hands regularly and avoiding contact with your face and eyes are not new methods. You should be safe in your home or in a commercial business from airborne germs, but the reality is that indoor air could contain bacteria, mold and viruses.
Advancements in Air Sanitation
One way to reduce harmful germs in the air is to install a UV light air purifier as part of your air conditioning system. UV lights for AC systems are capable of reducing and inactivating microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria.
How is this possible?
UV lights damage germ DNA and ultimately kills harmful organisms as air passes though the HVAC system. A more complex way to explain this process is that UV lights cause nucleic acids within DNA to pair incorrectly and break bonds. As a result, viruses and bacteria are unable to reproduce and carry out normal functions.
Utilizing Disinfection Technology
By installing HVAC UV lights in your AC system, the lights inhibit the growth of mold. As a result, this process may save energy and your AC system may operate more efficiently. When you have a cleaner AC system, less maintenance is required.
UV disinfection technology improves air quality, creates a healthier, energy-efficient environment and offers a chemical-free means of purifying indoor air.
Types of UV Lights for AC Systems
There are two common types of UV lights that can be installed in HVAC and AC systems:
Coil Sterilization: This type of UV light operates 24/7 and is the most common. The installation process involves inserting a stick type UV light into the return air duct in order to sterilize key parts of the system, such as the air handler coil.
Air Sterilization: This type of UV light for HVAC and AC systems works to sterilize moving air. The light unit cycles in accordance with the air handler blower and is installed in the return air duct.
UV lights typically have a long life and you may require less maintenance while improving the air quality and risk of airborne germs.
Rely on the Experts
E·D·S Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to help when you want to keep your residence or commercial business cool all year long while also making necessary service inspections. We install UV light AC air conditioning disinfection systems. An efficient AC unit maximizes your home’s appeal but also assists in saving you money in the long run when you have it serviced regularly.
E·D·S Air Conditioning & Plumbing is a Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) contracting company located in Lake Worth Beach, Florida serving Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. We are your top-notch contractor for all your residential and commercial indoor comfort needs, and we take the business of cooling homes efficiently seriously. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration needs.
