Yes! Air purifiers are excellent additions to your home! But more importantly, they are backed by research and can remove contaminants from your air systematically. It’s not magic, and you don’t just have to take our word for it–it’s science!
This blog is going to dive deep into the science and setup of an air purifier. We’re not talking about those small, portable systems either. We’re going to be discussing the whole home units that are mounted in your air ducts and routinely clean the air that travels through your HVAC system. These systems are powerful and, as we said earlier, are a perfect addition to any home.
To learn more about indoor air quality systems, or to finally invest in an air purifier in Burlington, call our team of licensed HVAC technicians!
UV Light: The Germ Killer
Let’s start with the basics. UV light is deadly to single-celled organisms like viruses, bacteria, and mold. It irradiates their cells and goes through the cell membrane, disrupting the DNA and making it incapable of reproducing. This process is 99.9% effective and practically eliminates all biological contaminants that could make you sick.
Do you constantly get sniffles from mold spores? A UV light will can render those spores harmless and ready for clean-up. If you’ve been victim to colds every winter, then we’re happy to say a UV air purifier will make a serious difference in the health and quality of your air.
UV air purifiers have also been proven to eliminate the virus that causes COVID-19.. This will help to keep your family safe, with best practices like washing your hands and wiping surfaces down.
Is It Dangerous?
You’ve probably heard about the long-term dangers of UV light on human skin. This is the same kind of light that comes from tanning booths, which have been known to lead to side effects if people don’t adequately protect their skin with sunscreen.
However, the good news is that your UV light purifier would be mounted in your air ducts which are out of sight. This renders them perfectly safe and far away from you, so you never deal with any of these side effects. Don’t worry about long-term exposure from UV light, since you’ll be getting none!
Is Your Home Ready for a UV Light Purifier?
Here’s the thing–UV air purifiers are perfect for homes that deal with organic contaminants like mold, viruses, and bacteria. If that’s what’s causing most of your problems at home, then we highly recommend this system.
But UV air purifiers can’t do anything about inorganic contaminants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and dust or dirt. These kinds of contaminants require an air filter, which we can also set you up with.
Clean Home Tips
Air purifiers can’t do everything on their own! It’s still a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water regularly, clean surfaces with antibacterial spray, and ensure you inspect your home for mold infestations regularly.
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Air Solutions by Barron today for air quality service.