Are mold spores causing respiratory problems in your household members, who might also be suffering from allergies or asthma? If so, it might be time to install some UV lights in your HVAC system to take care of the problem.
How UV Lights Affect Mold
Unlike human beings who have adapted to ultraviolet radiation with the use of sunglasses and sunscreen, mold spores and other organic pollutants have no way of defending themselves. When exposed, UV rays break down these harmful elements at the molecular level, rendering them harmless. This means that installing UV lights can provide a great defense aga
inst several types of pollutants, including mold.
Eliminating Mold From the Air
A fantastic way to fight the mold problem in your home is to install ultraviolet lights inside your HVAC system in a position that will let the radiation eliminate dangerous spores as air passes through your home’s ductwork. Whenever your system is in operation, the air going through your ductwork is exposed to high-intensity lights, breaking it down at the molecular level. This works whether you’re conditioning your home’s air or have the system set to “fan.”
Eliminating Mold From Your HVAC System
Many homeowners don’t realize that mold isn’t limited to our bathrooms and basements. It can also be found in our HVAC systems. This is because certain components create a moist environment in which mold can flourish and be distributed into our home’s air. Luckily, this can be prevented by installing UV lights in an area that can treat these components, thereby stopping the growth of mold. As an added bonus, a lack of mold can help components run more smoothly, improving the life expectancy of your HVAC system.
For more expert advice on UV lights, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly professionals at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been serving the HVAC needs of the Twin Cities metro area since 1974.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about household mold and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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