You can significantly lessen the risk of you and your family getting sick by reducing your exposure to bacteria and viruses. To achieve that in the home, All Klear recommends ultraviolet (UV) lighting installation in Battlefield, MO. These are lamps that give off ultraviolet light, or UV-C in particular, which is a highly effective germicidal light.
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There are two main types of UV lamps for HVAC: air sanitizing and coil sanitizing. The industry uses coil sanitizing lights to keep evaporator coils clean. These are particularly useful for air conditioning and heat pump systems prone to microbial growth on the coil. We use an air sanitizing system to improve indoor air quality. Our technicians will generally install them in the HVAC ducts where they’ll purify the air before it flows into your home.
A common question is whether a standalone UV lamp or an air purifier with an integrated UV light is better. There are pros and cons to both, but we generally recommend the standalone light. The reason for this is that the slower-moving air in the ducts results in longer exposure time. The faster-moving air within an air purifier, on the other hand, results in less exposure time and effectiveness.
Another question homeowners often ask is whether or not UV lamps have to be hard-wired, and the answer is typically yes. While there are battery-powered UV lamps, they’re generally not practical for in-duct installations. As for ongoing electrical costs, they’re not very high. We offer energy-efficient lamps, including products with ENERGY STAR certification. Those will generally cost you several dollars or less a month to run.
Most of the UV lamps that we offer are good for about 10,000 hours. In the average home, that means that they’ll last about a year. Our Battlefield HVAC technician can come out to your home once a year to replace it. You can even schedule that service alongside a seasonal HVAC tune-up.
Do you need an air purifier in addition to a UV lamp? That depends on the indoor air quality challenges you face. Mechanical filtration is highly effective at eliminating particulate matter. Absorbent filtration is highly effective at eliminating many gases and chemicals. However, there are indoor air pathogens that only a UV light can kill.
A UV lamp in your ducts can neutralize many health risks:
Viruses
Bacteria
Mold spores
Fungal spores
Dust mite eggs
Ultraviolet Light Filtration in Battlefield
All Klear has served homeowners in Battlefield for nearly 20 years. We help our customers breathe easier with UV lamps, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers. Our company offers a wide selection of products from the top brands and we have financing available on approved credit. We also provide you peace of mind with our service and satisfaction guarantees.
With ultraviolet light, you can protect yourself and your family from bacteria and viruses. Contact All Klear today to schedule an in-home consultation for UV lighting installation in Battlefield.