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Schedule ServiceUV air purifiers are one of the newest kinds of air filtration devices to hit the markets. These purifiers are said to alleviate many harmful airborne materials. How effective are they, really, though? Here’s the scoop on today’s UV air purifiers.
How UV Air Purifiers Work
UV air purifiers work to clean the air using a key feature: a UV light. Concentrated UV light will damage and destroy many forms of microbe life. The types of microbes effectively killed off by UV light include viruses, bacteria, molds, and mildews.
Are Some Purifiers Better Than Others?
A variety of manufacturers make different types of UV air purifiers. If you are looking for a higher-quality model, you will want to look for a unit that provides a high square footage treatment area, and that produces as little ozone as possible. Aside from these factors, it’s also good to know the air purifier’s review and rating information before making a final purchase.
Pros and Cons
There are many benefits to using UV air purification systems. The biggest benefit is the unique ability to completely kill airborne, living microbes. There are, unfortunately, a few limitations or disadvantages to these types of air purifiers, too.
UV air purification machines do not typically move air. They also do not capture general pollutants such as dust, dirt, and hair particles in the air. In addition, they can produce small amounts of ozone. To offset many of these issues but also be able to continue to benefit from UV microbe protection, it’s recommended that you use a traditional-style air filter system somewhere in the home as well.
When it comes to indoor air quality and comfort, your Saint George area experts at Arctic Air Of Southern Utah are always available and ready to help. With state-of-the-art equipment, diagnostic techniques, and more, we know how to make your home air quality and HVAC system operate at optimal efficiency. Give us a call today, and see what our top-quality HVAC service is all about.
