Do You Need UV Lights For Your AC?
With the ongoing virus spread, companies and businesses have been creating new and innovative cleaning methods. Service providers are also focused on keeping environments as clean and sterile as possible. Keeping surfaces clean is certainly important. However, taking the extra step to clean your air can make a noticeable difference. This helps to free the air of any airborne contaminants. Adding UV lights to your AC or HVAC system is an easy way to improve air filtration.
What Do UV Lights Do for My AC System?
Though ultraviolet lights can be harmful when making direct contact with humans, it is a very effective and safe way to filter air circulating through your air conditioning system. Typically, you can see these lights within the evaporator coils, where bacteria and debris tend to build up. Ultraviolet then shines on the air, killing airborne bacteria, mold, and germs.
UV lights in an AC system improve the quality of the air your system puts out. According to EPA research, ultraviolet lights can inactivate or kill viruses, such as SARS. These lights are able to clean hospital rooms in as little as 20 minutes. Though the size of your HVAC unit and room will affect the size and amount of UV lights you need, the addition of ultraviolet lights to your home AC system is a great way to maintain clean air and the environment.
What Kind of UV Light System Can I Get?
There are two different UV Light systems you can install in your AC system:
- Air Sterilization. UV lights are put in the ducts, allowing the air to be filtered by the UV light as it goes through the return ducts. This is considered a more “effective” way to filter your air, as the light is able to reach all directions the air may circulate.
- Coil Sterilization. UV lights are installed at “problem” areas of the AC system, such as cooling coils and filters. UV lights target these areas to get rid of any germs or bacteria in hard to reach areas.
What is the Cost of a UV Light System?
The cost of a UV light system can have a range of answers, depending on the UV light system you choose. Bulbs can range from about $70-500, though there are great options available around the $100 mark. Installation is quick, though, unless you are a skilled technician, we recommend hiring a professional to install your UV lights, as well as your air conditioning unit.
If you are interested in adding UV lights to your HVAC or Air Conditioning system, trust Air Rescue Air Conditioning to do the job. Our certified technicians are experts in air filtration and are ready to provide quick, professional help. Located in the Tampa Bay area, Air Rescue has been providing reliable, high-quality, and affordable service for over 70 years. For more information, contact us or call us at 813-358-3431.
