UV lights can be a great addition to your central HVAC system, providing a range of advantages from improved air quality to energy savings. Studies have revealed that UV lights can reduce the amount of mold and bacteria in a home by up to 97%, as well as decrease the amount of flu virus in the air by 90%. Installing UV lamps in your home can also help keep your heating and air conditioning system clean and running more efficiently, resulting in lower energy costs. The higher-frequency UV light has enough energy to destroy the DNA of bacteria and other microorganisms, killing them and disinfecting the air.
If you're interested in installing UV lamps in your home, let the air conditioning experts at Jacobs Heating & guide you. While UV light units for air conditioning systems have a lot of benefits, there are several reasons why an addition like this might not be suitable for you. The most common type of HVAC light is a duct light that is placed near the central air system fan. Once installed, UV lights require very little maintenance and only need attention when they need to be cleaned or replaced.
UV bulbs can be expensive and need to be changed fairly regularly to maintain the same level as in the initial installation. Most Atlanta homeowners combine germicidal UV lights with an air filter that has a high MERV rating (minimum efficiency values).
