What Are UV Germicidal Lights?
While things like HEPA filters and air ionizers can remove many types of particulate air contaminants, both large and small, they are not often particularly effective against germs like the bacteria and viruses that are routinely floating around your house. UV germicidal lights, on the other hand, can be extremely effective and efficient at killing those germs. UV germicidal lights are usually used as part of a complete air quality improvement system. They’re typically placed just past the HEPA filter or other purification device so that they can catch the viruses and bacteria that pass through these other filtration systems. Once they are exposed to the UV radiation produced by the lights, these germs are quickly killed and cannot continue to circulate throughout your house.
Related Questions
- You can improve indoor air quality by installing UV lights in the system, installing a filtering unit or cleaning or replacing the ducts. Can I close vents in rooms I don’t use?
- How often do UV lights used for mold prevention need to be replaced. Is there a time limit of once per year?
- Who Uses Germicidal UV?
