Ultraviolet (UV) HVAC lights are an effective way to remove potentially harmful compounds, such as mold and bacteria, from the home's air. While they are not as hot as an incandescent bulb, an average UV light will reach about 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Installing a UV lamp for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning can be beneficial for everyone in your household, especially those with allergies and respiratory issues. It is possible to install coil and air sterilization lights by yourself, but this project requires specialized equipment and knowledge to ensure that the air conditioning system is not accidentally damaged.
Mounting UV lights to all ducts in the system is not recommended. UV bulbs work less effectively when they're covered in dust, so you'll have to clean them quite often to make sure this doesn't happen. Cleaning should be done at least once every two months, and possibly more often if you live in a particularly dusty area. Spiral disinfectant lights are great for keeping the air conditioning system clean, but air disinfectant lights are the ones that best clean the air itself. Unlike spiral sterilizer lights, which point at the air controller coil to sterilize anything in it, this UV light system removes harmful compounds from moving air. UV light penetrates at a wavelength of 254 nanometers, penetrating the core and destroying the nuclei of mold and bacteria, rendering them unable to reproduce and making them harmless.
HVAC UV lights have many advantages, from reducing allergies and energy costs to preventing common air conditioner damage. Dust accumulates quickly in the UV bulb, so it needs to be cleaned frequently to ensure its effectiveness. Since UV light is harmful to humans, make sure the system is turned off before performing maintenance. Although its cleaning power is not visible to the human eye, several studies suggest that UV lights kill germs at a high rate. Never look directly at a UV lamp; even brief exposure to UV light can cause permanent eye damage. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today to discuss what options are best for you.
That means that when your boiler or central air conditioning system blows air through your home, the UV light will turn on when no air is circulating and the light will turn off to conserve energy.
