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The health of you and anyone else who lives in your household should be of utmost importance. To relieve the possibility of any respiratory problems and keep your air as fresh as possible, the installation of UV lights is a must. Let's take a look at how these systems can clean the air of your Broken Arrow area home.What They DoThe only purpose of UV lights is to eliminate the danger of microorganisms in your air. These include pollutants ranging from bacteria and viruses to mold spores and mildew. These particles can cause a number of respiratory issues once they reach your lungs. For those who suffer from allergies or asthma, even minimal exposure can have a lasting effect.Placement of the LightsOnce exposed to UV lights, microorganisms break down at the molecular level. Installation at the induct coil of your HVAC system, far away from human exposure, is typically recommended over placing them at the site of the evaporator coil. This is because the moisture at the induct coil causes mold and mildew to develop there, so these lights can specifically target this problem area, in addition to the surrounding ductwork. As your system draws air through these ducts, microorganisms in the air are drawn along and can be killed as they flow past the lights.Energy SavingsPast versions of UV light systems have had a drawback: energy use. Previous models were designed to utilize a high-intensity light at maximum power 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This use adds up quickly, and you can see the results on your power bill every month. Newer models, however, utilize variable power settings. As microorganisms approach the lights, the air is analyzed to determine the precise UV strength needed to eliminate the threat, thereby saving you money.For more expert advice with UV lights or any other home comfort issues, be sure to contact the experts at Air Assurance. We've been serving the HVAC needs of the Greater Tulsa Metropolitan area since 1985.Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONE/* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
Our goal is to help educate our customers in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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