Have you been looking for ways to boost your indoor air quality? Fall is the perfect time to make indoor air quality your focus. People are spending more time inside, cold season is on the horizon, and indoor allergens are a chief concern. While good filtration and HVAC maintenance are both essential for good air quality, there is another step you can take to improve your air even further: talk to your heating contractors, and ask them to install a UV light purification system.
What Is a UV Light Purification System?
UV Light, or ultraviolet light, is light that falls within a certain range of wavelengths. As it turns out, UV light is really effective at killing bacteria and other harmful pathogens. It’s often used to kill bacteria in drinking water, and more recently, HVAC contractors have been adding UV light to HVAC systems to kill bacteria in the air. The best UV air purification systems can kill up to 99% of airborne bacteria and viruses, and all without adding any harmful chemicals to your air.
What Are the Benefits of UV Purification?
The key benefit of installing a UV purification system is cleaner air. Specifically, your indoor air will contain far fewer bacteria, viruses, and harmful pathogens. Here are some more specific benefits of these systems:
- Less Illness: When someone in your home is sick with a respiratory illness, like the common cold or flu, a UV system can help keep your air clean so other family members are less likely to become ill.
- Fewer Odors: Many bacteria are smell! A UV system gets rid of them, leaving your home smelling fresh and clean.
- Less Cleaning: With a UV system, you won’t have to clean your home’s surfaces as often or be as worried about contamination.
Having a UV System Installed
From the homeowner’s standpoint, having a UV purification system installed is simple! Your HVAC contractor can almost always install the UV air purifier within your current system. They should not have to move your furnace or any other equipment. The UV system will be incorporated into your ductwork, so it can treat the air before it flows out into your home.
Also, note that the UV system is not a replacement for your current filter. You’ll still want a good filter to trap dust, mold spores, pet dander, and other particles. The UV light will come after the filter, so it will be treating air that is already “clean.” The UV treatment is more effective when there are fewer large particles in the air.
If you’re looking to improve indoor air quality and reduce the spread of illness this coming winter, installing a UV purification system is the way to go. Contact the experts at H & H Heating & Air Conditioning to learn more. Our knowledgeable furnace service contractors can give you a quote and recommend the brand that’s best for your needs.