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According to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), 10% of all colds are caught outdoors, 90%
are caught indoors! We’ve all watched helplessly as a cold virus
passed from one member of the family to another.
You may suffer from asthma or
allergies and despite desperate attempts to dust more, keep the windows
closed, clean your bedding, clothing, carpeting and furniture more
frequently, your symptoms still persist. The EPA also states that indoor air
can be up to 70 times more polluted than the outdoor environment. One
cause is that the HVAC duct work is full of airborne germs, their
particles and by products. These microbes are alive and thriving inside
the furnace or air conditioning systems. The airborne germs
adversely affect the air quality as they are blown past the furnace or
air conditioning filter and circulated throughout the buildings.
An ultraviolet (UV)
light can be used to improve the indoor air quality and to introduce a
healthier living environment. A
UV light with a wavelength shorter than 300 nanometers is extremely
effective in killing microorganisms. The most effective sterilizing
range of UV is within the C bandwidth (UVC - 253.7nm). This range is
called the germicidal bandwidth. When properly installed near
the air conditioning coil, the UV germicidal light kills harmful growths and eliminates the odors associated with this growth.
When your air conditioning evaporator coil is “clean,”
it’s easier
on the compressor which results in greater efficiency and lower utility costs. The UV
light
eliminates biological growth so there’s much less wear and tear on your
cooling compressor, extending the life of your air conditioning
equipment. It’s a great solution for well being throughout your home.
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