Part of having a comfortable home is making sure it’s safe and clean. Often, we don’t think about the bacteria, dust, and other particles floating around in the air in our home. Things like pollen, pet dander, and dust build up in your HVAC system and are recirculated in your home. Bacteria can make a home in your HVAC over time!
Take back control of your home’s air quality with UV and UV-C light air purification! Our team at Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler recommends installing these lights to help fend off bacteria, mold, and more, keeping your home safer and cleaner. Not only will these lights improve your home’s air quality, but also your family’s health.
Reach out to our experts today for better, cleaner air!
UV and UV-C Light and How They Work
The first thing you think of when you see “UV” is probably sunlight, sunburns, or tanning. However, UV or UV-C lights installed in your HVAC help purify your home’s indoor air quality.
This type of air purifier, once installed (typically near your indoor coil or ductwork), uses ultraviolet light to neutralize and eliminate bacteria, viruses, and mold spores, preventing them from spreading or growing as they pass through your HVAC system and rendering them inactive before they enter your home’s air.
The Benefits of UV Lights
Improved Indoor Air Quality
With UV air purifiers in your home, you may notice:
- Your HVAC components stay cleaner longer. Coils only need to be cleaned once every five years
- More efficient HVAC equipment
- Microorganisms are eliminated from the air
- Mold and mildew growth is prevented
Safer, Healthier Living
What’s better than benefits for your home? Benefits for your health and wallet! With UV air purifiers, health symptoms can improve. Some health benefits include:
- Less likely to get sick when someone else in your home is sick
- Asthma symptoms are reduced
- Lower energy bills
- Reduced maintenance needs
The Difference Between a UV Light System and Air Purifiers
A common misconception is that your HVAC system can’t purify the air. While some systems aren’t necessarily designed for that purpose, most have air filters that clean the air. Rather than using a separate air purification unit, your HVAC system may just need a new and better air filter. The type of air filter in your HVAC system determines how effectively your equipment can remove particles from the air. Filters come in many different sizes and MERV ratings, so you can get the filtration your home needs.
| MERV- Rating | Design | |
| UV Light System | N/A | No MERV rating because these lights do not work the same as other filtersAttacks microorganismsDoes not remove dust, hair, or other larger particles |
| Fiberglass Filter | 1 – 5 | Protects equipment Made for large particles like hair, lint, and heavy dustNot very efficient |
| Pleated Filter | 8 – 13 | Folded structure increases surface area and traps smaller debris like pollen and pet danderDoesn’t restrict airflow much, and can still be efficientVery common in households |
| Electrostatic Filter | 5 – 12[CP1] | Attracts particles like dust, pollen, and danderVery efficient Filters are available as a washable option |
| Activated Carbon Filter | 8 – 12 | Odor removalNeutralizes gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)Often used with another filter type to eliminate particles |
| HEPA Filter | 17 – 20 | Medical-grade air filtrationRequires specific equipment for useDesigned to capture the most particles |
Another common misconception is that you can only install and use one type of air purifier. The reality is that these systems often work together depending on what you need for your home. Whether that’s a dual filtration system, an air filter and UV lights, or another combination, there are options available.
Cleaner Air, Improved Health, Increased Comfort
Indoor air quality is important for the safety and comfort of your home. No matter what form of air purification is right for your home, our team here at Air Duct Cleaning Experts of Chandler can help! Contact our experts for advice on the right filter or to ask questions about indoor air quality today!
