Can HVAC UV Lights Help with Air Quality Issues?

COVID-19 has strengthened its claws worldwide; that’s why most of us are forced to live inside our homes or workplaces. With living inside, we can’t compromise on the quality of the air we are getting, can we?

No, we can’t ignore the importance of indoor air quality because it can cause severe health problems, especially for people fighting allergies or respiratory disorders. So, compromised air quality isn’t tolerable for any of us. To cope with such issues, people are switching to UV lights. You might be wondering if our HVAC systems have pre-installed air filters, then why do we need to look for other things.

The answer is simple, air filters are very useful in purifying the air, but they only show effectiveness against large particles. So, if you have to fight with smaller dust particles, germs like fungi, bacteria, or even viruses, we need something else. In such situations, most people opt for UV lights. That being said, can HVAC UV Lights help with air quality issues? Are these worth enough to spend some extra money for them?

Let’s find out the effectiveness of UV lights for improving air quality.

What are UV Radiations

The primary source of these ultra-violet radiations is the sun. These rays are of the highest frequency and fall beyond violet on the spectrum. When hearing about UV rays, most people immediately recall them as dangerous due to their disease-causing ability. Luckily, not all UV radiations are harmful to human beings. Most of the hazardous rays are either stopped by the ozone layer or by the atmosphere. Only UV rays type-C reaches the surface of the earth, having the highest frequency of all.

UV radiation type-C, or more generally known as germicidal rays, are powerful enough to scramble the DNA of microorganisms. This ability of UV radiation makes them an optimal solution for killing small germs and resultantly purifying the air.

UV lights are a highly effective form of disinfection, sterilization, and air purification. So, when installed with HVAC systems, these lights improve the quality of air.

How UV Lights Improve Air Quality

Ultraviolet radiation can marginally improve indoor air quality by killing the microorganisms such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, and moulds. UV lights are a chemical-free way of removing contaminants. When installed with HVAC systems, these not only kill contaminates, but also neutralize and sterilize the conditions making them optimal for normal breathing.

How to Install UV Lights

Technicians use multiple ways to install these lights, whose quality can vary significantly.

• The usual practice is to attach a UV lamp with the evaporating coil. Due to increased humidity, especially in winters, the growth of mould increases. But with this installation procedure, the UV lamp prevents the growth of mildew and mould, thus resulting in cleaner air.
• The other method is to place UV lights inside the ductwork to clean the air passing through the HVAC system.

The Bottom Line

Choosing proper UV light considering your needs and then their proper placement is a technical job that needs a professional to get optimal results. It’s mandatory to analyze your needs, and then buy these lights accordingly. If you need any guidance regarding choosing the right option for you, or are looking for an expert technician to ensure proper installation, then just give us a call at 1300 730 896 to get the same day service in all major cities of Australia.