UV Lights: Good Choice for Pollutant Control
Mold, bacteria and viruses in your air ducts present a major risk to health. However, the small size of these pathogens makes them hard to detect and impossible to remove with standard air filters. One of the most economical and effective ways to minimize your exposure to these micro-organisms is to eliminate their growth through the installation of UV lights in your air ducts.Ultraviolet lamps emit nonvisible light of the same wavelengths as that emitted by the sun. Microorganisms, including bacteria, molds and viruses, cannot grow in the presence of UV light. UV lamps look similar to fluorescent light bulbs, and they are easy for our HVAC technicians to install into your existing air system. They do not leave behind any harmful chemical residues.It is important to consider the location of the UV lamps when having them installed in your air ducts. Lamps can be installed in the main supply duct, return air duct or air handler unit. Positioning them near the A/C coil is highly effective in reducing mold levels; this area is a breeding ground for mold because it attracts moisture, pollen and dust. This is especially a problem in humid areas such as Tulsa. Placing UV lamps in the return and supply air ducts purifies the air as it travels through your system, removing pollutants that are brought in from the outdoors.The newest UV lights are an economical choice for pollutant control. Upon installation, ultraviolet lights eliminate the biofilm of bacteria and mold that develops on the inside of air ducts. This improves airflow and heat exchange, lowering your energy costs. New, automated UV disinfection systems supply exactly the amount of UV light needed to kill the mold, bacteria and viruses present at a specific time. This saves 60 to 80 percent on energy costs when compared to traditional UV lamps, which operate at a set intensity all day long.Contact us to learn more about the benefits of UV disinfection systems or to have UV lights installed in your A/C system. We take pride in offering premier HVAC services to the Tulsa Metropolitan area.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";}
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