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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, more people are looking for methods to keep themselves and their families protected. Since everyone is spending more time at home, they’re looking for ways to stave off the virus inside. Work with your HVAC contractor to discover ways to stay safe.

Why HVAC Systems Are Helpful

During the warmer months, your cooling and heating installation keeps the house comfortable by circulating chilled air. However, it also circulates any contaminants that have gotten into the air. If the virus has been introduced into your home, the air conditioner might spread it throughout the interior spaces, making it more likely that residents will breathe it in.

The HVAC system also manages the relative indoor humidity. Studies have shown that certain viruses thrive when the humidity levels are excessively high or low, prolonging their life spans before they are killed from exposure to outside elements.

How to Prevent Virus Spread Through HVAC Systems

HVAC ContractorAn HVAC contractor has multiple tools to help combat the spread of viruses through your heating and cooling system. They can perform an inspection to discern which method is wisest, and the solution can have several facets.

One solution might be an air purifier with ultraviolet (UV) radiation technology. Such a system is installed inside of the ductwork and uses germicidal UV light and activated carbon cells to reduce the number of volatile organic compounds in the air. Also, a residential air cleaner uses ion generation treatments to actively purify any air moving through the system.

Finally, a dehumidifier can be installed to work in conjunction with the HVAC system. This device removes the moisture from the indoor air, which helps maintain safe humidity levels.

 

Keep your home safe by calling the professional HVAC contractors at Midland Heating & Cooling in Minneapolis, MN. For more than 70 years, this commercial HVAC service provider has helped local homeowners maintain safe indoor air quality via a variety of air cleaning solutions. They can install the Honeywell® 24V UV Air Purifier With AirBRIGHT Odor Absorption and the Nu-Calgon® iWave-R Residential Air Cleaner in your existing system to kill off any contaminants. Schedule an appointment by calling (612) 869-3213, and learn more about their services online.

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