Reducing Mold with UV Light

Mold growth in HVAC systems is a main contributor to poor indoor air quality. Mold spores are present in nature and in the home, and most often establish themselves in moist environments such as bathrooms and kitchens. Unfortunately, your heating and cooling system is one of their favorite places to hang out.
Ignoring a mold problem can create an even more serious issue, so it should be taken care of immediately. Mold allergies are a serious problem for many people. Anyone who is exposed to poor indoor air quality for a prolonged period of time is at a higher risk for developing some sort of respiratory complication.

What can you do about mold growth in your home? There are some important steps you can take. Keeping the relative humidity in your home around 50% will discourage mold growth. Another method for controlling mold is UV light.

It has been found that ultraviolet radiation is an effective way to combat mold and other airborne bacteria in the home. UV rays can be used individually or can be combined with an EAC (Electronic Air Cleaner) to prevent or diminish the health risks that mold presents. UV light is able to restrict the growth of germs, allergens, and bacteria, as well.

With UV light air purifiers, ultraviolet energy waves are used to successfully kill microorganisms found in an indoor atmosphere. The UV radiation must make direct contact with the harmful bacteria to make sure that it is exterminated. The ultraviolet rays then infiltrate the organism, causing the molecular bonds to stop functioning properly and destroying the cells. This method of doing away with mold spores in the HVAC system kills or sterilizes germs, rendering them unable to reproduce. This is an effective solution for reducing the allergens in your home and improving your indoor air quality.
Designed to work within your forced air heating and cooling system, an HVAC UV whole house air purifier installs directly into the ductwork to purify the air that passes through the system. Instead of just blowing air around, you can turn that air movement into an air purification machine.



Another advantage to UV light air purifiers is the fact that they have no odor and are silent. Light bulbs usually need to be replaced every 12-15 months or so if the UV air purifier is run twenty-four hours a day, seven day a week.

Indoor air quality is an issue that is quickly becoming a priority in homes across the country. Many new homes are built tighter for energy efficiency. Indoor air quality in these homes can suffer due to lack of inadequate ventilation which leads to the buildup of harmful mold and other contaminants. Your HVAC system can become the channel through which these substances are spread. We can help you find solutions to poor air quality, so ask us about UV light and other ways that you can create cleaner, healthier indoor air for you and your family.


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