While the great outdoors is filled with pollutants—ranging from car exhaust to pollen—the inside of your house likely also contains contaminants—from dirt to pet dander. This can lead to breathing difficulties and allergy symptoms in your family members. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your indoor air quality, such as by adding a UV light air purifier to your heating and cooling system. 

A Guide to UV Light Air Purifiers 

How Do They Work? 

Shortwave ultraviolet light rays incinerate airborne contaminants such as mold, viruses, and bacteria. The technology, also known as UV germicidal irradiation, penetrates the cells in pollutants and breaks apart the DNA, killing the organisms and rendering them harmless. 

What Are the Benefits? 

This technology efficiently and effectively purifies the air by removing allergens, viruses, bacteria, and mold spores that may exacerbate allergies or asthma or cause illnesses. It can also oxidize odiferous gases, such as cooking scents, improving your home’s smell without the use of artificially-scented sprays or candles.

These purifiers are typically more eco-friendly than other systems that require constant airflow. Furthermore, they do not have replaceable air filters like their traditional counterparts, meaning you don’t have to worry about switching them out. This cuts down on waste and maintenance. 

What Are Other Ways to Improve Air Quality? 

In addition to an air purifier, you can improve indoor air quality by vacuuming and sweeping thoroughly at least once a week, or twice if you have shedding pets or kids who track in dirt and debris. Vacuum upholstered furniture and dust regularly as well. Using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters with your heating and cooling unit can also be helpful. Compared to standard fiberglass filters, these trap much finer particles, removing them from circulation.

If you’re interested in improving your indoor air quality, turn to the heating and cooling professionals at Donovan & Jorgenson. This local HVAC contractor has served Milwaukee and southern Wisconsin since 1985, providing a range of services—from installing UV light air purification systems to HVAC maintenance and repairs. Call (262) 784-6440 to set an appointment. Visit the website to learn more about their range of services and products.