UV Lighting

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When added to an HVAC system, UV lights sanitize and purify the air distributed by your system. UV lights can be installed in the compressor or ductwork. As air passes through the UV light, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants are neutralized on a molecular level and eliminated from the air as it makes its way throughout your home.

There are two main types of UV lights for HVAC systems:

Coil sanitizing lights are designed for AC units that sit near evaporator coils that hold refrigerant.  Because this area can be prone to moisture, it has the potential to become an ideal environment for mold and bacteria to breed. Adding UV lighting to this area will reduce the development of these contagions.

Air sanitizing lights are placed in inside ductwork. These UV lights sanitize the air within the ducts before it circulates throughout your home.

The benefits of adding UV lights to your HVAC environment include:

• Improved efficiency and airflow
• Reduced energy costs
• Elimination of mold and mildew
• Reduced allergies, asthma, and respiratory symptoms
• Kills viruses and bacteria
• Reduces odors
• Improves indoor air quality

Contact us today to see how UV lights may compliment your HVAC system as well as how affordable it can be!

Air filters are the most basic and economical piece of any HVAC system. There are many types if air filters to satisfy a broad scope of needs.

Fiberglass air filters are disposable and the least expensive type of filter. They reduce strain on HVAC systems when drawing in air and keep large particles out of your system. However, they are less efficient at blocking smaller particles and contaminants. If you or members of your family suffer from allergies or have respiratory conditions, basic fiberglass air filters may not be powerful enough to relieve or prevent respiratory symptoms. These filters land on the lower end of MERV ratings, typically 4.

Pleated air filters are made of cotton or polyester folds similar to an accordion. These filters are slightly more expensive than fiberglass filters, but they are more effective at filtering dust and other small particles like pollen, mold spores, and pet dander. Pleated air filters typically range in MERV ratings between 5-8.

Hight-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are recommend for homes with family members that live with allergies or other respiratory conditions, HEPA filters are more expensive than fiberglass and pleated air filters but they are the most effective at capturing and blocking up to 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, pet dander, viruses, bacteria, and other irritants. Look for filters that are rated MERV 11 or higher. However, bear in mind that the higher the MERV rating, the more difficult it is for your HVAC system to pull in air and can reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your system. If preventive care for allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions is a top priority for you, then you may want to consider a UV light filter.

Media filters can provide more benefits than standard filters with high MERV ratings. Media filters provide the same level of filtration as a highly-rated MERV filter, but without the negative consequences of airflow. Media filters are thicker than other traditional filters which increases the surface area capable of capturing airborne contaminants. Media filters are easy to maintain and great for filtering bacteria and other small airborne pollutants. These filters are more expensive upfront, but only need to be changed once or twice a year, making them more cost-effective in the long run.

Ducts are like roads and highways for your HVAC system, routing air throughout each room, nook, and cranny in your home.  Just like poor roads can hold up traffic and cause a big mess, so can poor ductwork, rendering even the best HVAC system useless. Proper duct installation and maintenance is essential to an effective HVAC system.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states, "Knowledge about air duct cleaning is in its early stages, so a blanket recommendation cannot be offered as to whether you should have your air ducts in your home cleaned."  That said, they go on to confirm that duct cleaning should be considered if:

• There is substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface
• Ducts are infested with vermin, e.g. (rodents or insects)
• Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers

Other maintenance may be required like ensuring all seams are sealed and there are no holes or other failing segments.  Contact us today to determine if your ductwork is up to par and the best way to keep it healthy. We are not here to talk to into or out of anything but what is absolutely best for your unique situation.