It’s no surprise that many people know UV lighting can help eliminate germs. Most of us have seen those UV wands recommended for use on hotel room beds. But, did you know that you can have a full UV lighting system setup in your HVAC Air Handler Units? There are many benefits of UV lighting in an HVAC system. We’ll go over a few of those reasons.
Why UV Lighting?
UV lighting has shown benefits in reducing mold & mildew, improving air quality, and eliminating many viruses & bacteria. Therefore, using UV lighting may be a pretty good idea for your HVAC system. Your HVAC system circulates air around your building and although filters may filter a lot of airborne pathogens out, UV lights may help eliminate even more viruses. You don’t want to have dirty air circulating in your rooms causing people to get sick. The UV rays helps keep microorganisms from multiplying by destroying their chemical bonds, thus considering them dead. Using UV lighting in your HVAC system is a cost-effective way to keep pathogens and microorganisms from spreading through the air.
Types of UV Lighting
There are different UV lighting setups for different types of HVAC disinfection. There is a setup for coil disinfection and another for airstream disinfection.
Coil Disinfection
UV lighting for coil disinfection is designed to address and destroy microbiological biofilm that likes to thrive on the discharge side of the coil. Keeping your coils clean improves airflow and lowers energy costs, making your system work more effectively and efficiently. It helps keeps the buildup of biofilm at bay before your next coil cleaning service. Keep your air running smoothly without restriction by using a UV lighting coil disinfection system.
Airstream Disinfection
UV lighting for airstream disinfection eliminates airborne infections as they travel through high intensity UV lighting. As your air passes through the UV lighting system, the airstream is cleaned by the UV rays by destroying airborne agents. This airstream is the air that passes through your facility, building, home, etc. It’s the air that circulates around the area. Having high quality EFS Filters is a great way to reduce the travel of these airborne pathogens, but having a proper UV lighting system setup by AFC will help eliminate even more.
Quality UV Lighting Systems
Having a quality UV lighting system in place will help keep your HVAC system running smoother and more effectively. It’ll help cut cost while maintaining clean airflow. Advanced Filtration Concepts are experts in the Clean Air industry and have full turnkey services to help keep your air free of airborne pathogens. If you have any questions or would like to know how we can help or to provide more on the benefits of UV lighting in your HVAC system, please contact us anytime.