HVAC UV lights can make a huge difference to your San Antonio home. They kill bacteria and viruses before they can reach your family’s lungs and control mold growth. Here’s a full rundown of the benefits you can expect.
The Benefits of HVAC UV Lights in San Antonio Homes
Kills Bacteria
UV radiation distorts the DNA of bacteria and blocks its ability to send the protein signal that allows that bacteria to thrive. This means the bacteria eventually mutate and die. If any bacteria should manage to survive the UV light initially, the damage done to their amino acids makes it impossible for them to replicate or create the proteins they need to caused harm to us.
Kills Viruses
With viruses, the action is a little bit different. Again, the RNA or DNA of the virus itself is disrupted by the light, and while the virus sometimes technically remains alive, it becomes unable to infect a host cell. Tests have been done showing that UV light effectively neutralizes the viruses that cause pneumonia, E. coli, staph infections, yeast infections, and coronavirus, among many others.
Destroys Mold
With mold, UV light sends out high-energy photons that are absorbed by the DNA and RNA of the mold spores. This makes them unable to reproduce, so the mold eventually just dies out.
To completely kill mold in one go, you have to have concentrated UV light on the pores for long enough, so the benefit of mold control with a UV light in your HVAC system is primarily that it prevents the growth of mold within the system itself, particularly the coils, pan, and ductwork, which often stay relatively moist and are otherwise prone to mold growth.
Silent Protection
Unlike noisy filters, UV light simply does the job without creating a lot of background noise that many people don’t want in their homes.
Perfectly Safe
When the system is installed professionally, it’s perfectly safe. The UV light is much like sunlight, but since it’s all contained within the unit, there’s no danger to you or your family. Technicians working on your unit should wear eye protection when the unit is open, but there’s no other concern.
Things to Know
It’s important to remember that the UV bulbs will need to be changed regularly, as they gradually lose their effectiveness. Talk with us about how often is appropriate with your unit. This can usually be done during regular servicing. It’s also critical to remember that UV light doesn’t affect dust and pet hair, which can be potent allergens for some people. You will still need a filter in the system to catch these types of allergens, and particularly if you have a family member with strong allergies or asthma issues.
To find out what the UV light can do for you and your family, talk to us today at Beluga Air in San Antonio, TX. Our goal is to provide the best service in the city and set the standard for HVAC service.
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