UV / Antimicrobial Light Installation in St. Louis
For many years, the use of Ultraviolet light has been trusted as an effective tool in the process of sterilizing medical equipment, processing foods, and water purification. Today, the use of these antimicrobial UV lights in the purification of HVAC systems is gaining acceptance. The United States Government even requires that UV lights be installed above cooling coils in all government buildings to control the spread of dangerous microorganisms throughout the ventilation systems.
UV Lights: Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Microbe Management, Inc., a leading testing agency located in the United States, has conducted three separate tests to examine the effect of UV light on indoor air quality. The test results concluded that UV light is an integral part of a complete house approach to improving Indoor Air Quality.
In an article, summarizing the results of the study by Microbe Management, Inc., experts could not come to a consensus on the main cause of poor indoor air quality. However, they did agree that prevention of the growth and spread of microorganisms, like mold and fungi, is the key to long-term indoor air quality improvement. With this said, along with eliminating unwanted sources of moisture in the home, it is important to address the mold, which can flourish in the moist conditions on your air conditioning coil and in air ducts. Mold and other dangerous microorganisms can grow on your air conditioning coils. Then, when the blower turns on, the mold spores are released throughout your ductwork and, consequently, your entire home.
The installation of antimicrobial UV lights in your heating and cooling system can control the spread of these microorganisms throughout your entire ventilation system. Special Ultraviolet lights can destroy up to 99% of air contaminators including:
- Bacteria
- Mold
- Mildew
- Dust mites and their feces
- Fungi
- And much more
Prevent the Spread of Mold in Your Air Ducts at the Source
Microbe Management, Inc. performed a specific test to determine the effectiveness of installing a UV light directly aimed at the coil surfaces of an air conditioner. The results of this test were conclusive. The side of the A-coil, which was exposed to Ultraviolet light, was completely clean and free from mold growth, while mold continued to grow on the control side with no exposure to UV light. This test positively confirmed that a properly positioned antimicrobial UV light would eliminate and prevent mold growth on air conditioning coils.
Therefore, the key to the installation of an antimicrobial UV light is the location in which the unit is installed. It is best to install the UV light system directly over the air conditioning coils to prevent the growth of any mold, mildew, or other dangerous allergens. This will then keep mold from being carried and distributed throughout your air duct system. If this is not possible, the second best location for installation of an antimicrobial light is on the return or supply side of your ventilation system.
St. Louis Air Duct Cleaning and HVAC Service Company uses UV-Aire brand antimicrobial lights to control the growth and spread of mold in your home air duct system. These lights work by using the energy from high-intensity UV-C lamps to reduce microorganisms that cycle through the HVAC system. We mount your Ultraviolet system internally in the HVAC system of your home and install an external control switch. The UV-Aire system then sterilizes dangerous contaminates as they pass by the UV lamp. The antimicrobial lamp requires little maintenance over the years and has relatively low operating costs.