Ultraviolet lamps are placed inside your ductwork, near your HVAC system, and run constantly. These lamps use ultraviolet radiation and special lightbulbs to sterilize the DNA of bacteria or viruses.
In as fast as 10 seconds, this potent light blocks contaminants from multiplying throughout your HVAC system and home. Without the ability to reproduce or replicate itself, contaminants quickly die off.
Two studies have shown how efficient UV light is in battling germs and mold. In 2012, researchers at Duke University Medical Center successfully used it to take care of 97 percent of drug-resistant bacteria in 50 hospital rooms. And in 2001, researchers found UV light “significantly lowered” mold levels in a commercial office building’s HVAC unit.
A germicidal system can also wipe out smells and airborne bioaerosols like pollen or pet dander. It’s not practical against dust, which is best regulated by an air filtration system.
Using UV light in your home is harmless as long as you take some basic precautions.
The sun radiates ultraviolet light, which has a smaller wavelength than visible light. It’s responsible for leading to painful sunburns. Extended overexposure can lead to wrinkles, skin cancer and eye problems.
The type of light used in a germicidal system is particularly strong, so it’s important to let Orangutan Home Services take care of installation and maintenance. You should never look directly at the light or let bare skin come into contact with it.
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