Installing an HVAC UV light in your air conditioning system is a great way to help eliminate the circulation of contaminants throughout your home. This type of lighting system, also known as a germicidal air purifier, can effectively sterilize nearly 100% of germs, viruses, mold spores, bacteria, fungi, and other harmful microorganisms that pass through the HVAC system. To ensure proper installation of an HVAC UV light, it is important to understand what type of certification is required. Typically, air controllers will require between two and three installation kits for proper lamp mounting.
For greater installation flexibility, the two approximately 60-inch vertical supports can be “joined” to fit a chamber height of up to 120 inches or cut to fit smaller systems. With this kit, the installer will no longer have to search for and store the materials and installation hardware needed to place the UV-C lamps in the air controller.
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lights are not a new technology and have been used for nearly a century to treat problems such as tuberculosis in hospitals. One study found that UV lights could reduce the amount of mold and bacteria in a test home by 97%.UV light doesn't immediately kill organisms, but it prevents them from producing the proteins they need to survive and reproduce. HVAC UV lights sterilize viruses and bacteria before they can return to your home, helping to reduce airborne germs that can infect healthy family members or people with weaker immune systems. In order to install an HVAC UV light, it is important that the installer has the proper certification. Depending on the state or country you live in, different certifications may be required.
Generally speaking, most states require that installers have a valid license or certification from a recognized organization such as the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA). Additionally, some states may require additional certifications such as those from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or other local organizations. It is important to note that while UV lights in air conditioning systems are effective at sterilizing contaminants and allergens, they have some limitations. If the air conditioning system has damaged or leaking ducts, the holes or voids in the ducts can create a vacuum that attracts new contaminants (such as dust and debris) from attics and narrow spaces that don't pass through UV light and, therefore, are not sterilized.
By installing an HVAC UV lamp, you can eliminate mold and mildew, eliminate viruses and bacteria, and reduce odors, all of which will improve indoor air quality. If you're interested in installing UV lights in your home, let the air conditioning experts at Jacobs Heating & guide you. With the right certification and knowledge of how to properly install an HVAC UV light, you can ensure that your home's air quality is improved.
