You probably know that the sun’s ultraviolet light (UV) causes painful sunburn. But were you aware that another variety of ultraviolet light can be installed to keep your residence’s air clean?
The sun lets off two types of dangerous UV rays, UVA and UVB. These harmful rays can result in sunburn, skin cancer, wrinkles and other kinds of premature aging.
There’s another concentration of UV light, referred to as UVC. While unprotected exposure to this ultraviolet light is harmful for your skin or eyes, it can safely be used to disinfect air, water and some surfaces.
Lycoming Heating Company uses this light in a few of our systems to improve air filtration in Williamsport houses.
How Ultraviolet Light is Used
This precise wavelength is referred to as “germicidal” because it destroys the DNA of bacteria and viruses. When pathogens pass through this light, they eventually perish as they can’t multiply.
This makes UVC light a potent substitute to chemical disinfection. Germicidal light is employed in many disinfection applications, like medical laboratories and hospitals. It’s also used to purify drinking water and other liquids made in food processing.
It’s becoming a popular choice to freshen air in homes in Williamsport. That’s since it can also eradicate typical indoor contaminants including mold, mildew and bacteria. This is an added advantage for family members who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma.
Uses for Germicidal UV Light in Your Home
We place a germicidal UV light in your HVAC system’s ductwork. As the light is placed within the ductwork, it makes it compatible with many heating and cooling systems. This also keeps its light carefully housed while delivering strong purification for your home’s air.
Dirty air is cleaned in a two-step process, first traveling through your air filter and then the UV light prior to circulating across your residence. Even when your heat or air conditioning isn’t running, these lights still work to keep your air, ductwork and home comfort unit clean.
This whole-house solution is better than a portable air purifier, which is limited to cleaning the air in one space. Portable air purifiers also can’t purify your ductwork or the innerworkings of your HVAC equipment. A clean HVAC system is often a more efficient one that can even work longer. And, many portable air purifiers are known for producing ozone.
When thinking about adding a germicidal lamp to your residence, it’s critical to look for one that doesn’t make ozone. While ozone is fantastic at getting rid of odors and chemicals, it might also irritate your lungs and cause other respiratory symptoms.
If you’re looking for approaches to freshen your home’s air, the indoor air quality specialists at Lycoming Heating Company can help. We offer a broad range of products to help your loved ones breathe easier. Contact us at 570-326-4450 to set up a free, no-obligation home comfort analysis and estimate today!