Ultraviolet Air Purifier System Installation & Repair Services

An average individual spends 90 percent of their time indoors. The air we’re breathing inside is often full of dander and dust that circulates through the house. While a good air filter in your HVAC system can help remove small particles in the air, an ultraviolet air purifier is designed to enhance the quality of your air by killing germs and viruses. We offer dependable repair and installation services for ultraviolet light air purifier systems in areas of Virginia such as Alexandria, Reston, Arlington, and Centreville. Our team is committed to removing impurities from the air you breathe. Give our technicians a call at (703) 543-9649 to discuss the advantages of installing a central air purification system in your home.

How An Ultraviolet Air Purification System Operates

A conventional air filtration system is integrated with HEPA filters to trap dust and other miniature particles in the air. With ultraviolet light technology, your air purifier goes a step beyond by keeping viruses and other microorganisms from reproducing and infecting your space. An ultraviolet air purifier system combines a UV lamp with a traditional filter to extract contaminants in the air. Ultraviolet light emits at a wavelength that breaks down the DNA of viruses and bacteria when the air passes through a chamber that houses the light bulbs. Overall, these ultraviolet air filtration systems are recommended to help reduce the spread of the flu, colds, and other viruses.

If you are looking for ways to improve the air quality in your house, our team offers installation services for the Lennox PureAir™ Air Purification System. This filtration system is equipped with ultraviolet lights and MERV16 filters to remove impurities in your air. In addition, our team can install the Phenomenal Aire Generator in your house to protect your family from contaminants in the air. This air purifier utilizes innovative plasma technology to circulate clean and safe air in your home.

Different Types of Air Pollutants

Purchasing an ultraviolet light air purifier can help eliminate various pollutants in the air that contribute to health problems such as asthma, heart issues, and other breathing problems. There are six pollutants the EPA regulates to protect your health. These are:

• Carbon Monoxide
• Lead
• Nitrogen oxides
• Ground-level ozone
• Particle pollution
• Sulfur oxides

Sources of Indoor Air Pollution:

• Burning fuel
• Tobacco products
• New flooring, upholstery, or carpet
• Household cleaning products
• Excess moisture

3 Main Types of Ultraviolet Light

When we talk about ultraviolet light, we’re referring to a part of the light spectrum we can’t even see. We see its effects all the time, though, when we come home with a sunburn after a day in the sun. What we call ultraviolet light encompasses three types of light waves that have different properties.

UV-A Light

UV-A waves account for 95 percent of the sun’s radiation that makes it through our atmosphere to reach Earth. It’s the type of wave used in tanning beds, but also the one that causes skin wrinkles and premature aging.

UV-B Light

While A gives you a tan, UV-B light is the one that gives you a sunburn. It affects the top layer of your skin, damaging the DNA there to cause skin cancer. About 95 percent of what the sun emits is absorbed by the atmosphere’s ozone layer.

UV-C Light

UV-C light can kill living organisms and cells. Fortunately, our atmosphere blocks 100 percent of it before it reaches us on the ground. UV-C can be made artificially and harnessed in ultraviolet air purifiers to sanitize the air in your house.

How UV-C Light Is Used in Air Purification Systems to Kill Bacteria & Viruses

Air purification systems utilize UV-C light to destroy the cells of microorganisms and contaminants in the air. Damaging nucleic acids and disrupting DNA kills a cell or leaves it incapacitated. With prolonged exposure, germs and bacteria become unable to perform vital functions.

A UV light air purifier collects air, sending it through a fine filter like a HEPA version. Next, the air goes through a chamber where it is exposed to ultraviolet light. Depending on the air purifier model, the incoming air may be distributed through another filter before it is released into the room. The UV-C light isn’t released into the room at any time, so there’s no risk of exposure when in use.

Various Applications or Uses for UV Light

We’ve already mentioned that UV-A light is used in tanning beds. It’s also what’s used in a “black light” that causes certain colors to fluoresce. That property makes it good as an analytic or inspection tool since it can pick up things our eyes cannot.

An ultraviolet light air purifier uses UV-C light to kill cells to eliminate airborne organisms like mold and mildew. These reproduce by sending spores floating into the air, where they can be caught by an air purifier and killed with UV light. Our team of certified technicians offers installation and repair services for ultraviolet air purifiers in Arlington and other areas of Virginia. We will help you choose an ultraviolet air filtration system to kill off viruses in your home. Viruses are far too small to be caught in an air filter.

Why a UV Air Purifier Is Superior to Other Types of Filtration Systems

If you’re considering adding a purifier to your home, it’s good to understand how a UV air filtration system compares to other filter options.

Air Filters

Filters trap particles floating in the air, making them extremely effective for removing large particles like pollen and dander. However, they don’t work quite so well for small molecules like viruses. They also only trap the particles; they don’t kill them.

Activated Carbon Filters

This advanced type of filter uses highly porous charcoal to trap gases like odors or smoke. The pores give it a massive surface area so it can hold a large amount of gas. While it’s great for smoke removal, it doesn’t sanitize or kill germs.

Electrostatic Air Purification Systems

Electrostatic air purification systems clean industrial fumes, steam, and gas from the air before releasing it into the atmosphere. It creates static electricity, which traps particles out of the air. If you are comparing different types of air purification systems, we recommend buying an ultraviolet light air purifier because it does not release chemicals into the atmosphere. On the other hand, electrostatic air purifiers create a small amount of ozone by-products, which is harmful to your health and the environment.

Ozone Systems

This involves shooting a room with ozone, which must be used with extreme caution due to its health effects. It’s an effective way to deal with mold remediation and odor removal, but only a professional following meticulous safety procedures should use it.

Ultraviolet Air Purification System Replacement & Repair Services

With a UV air purifier, you can know your home’s air quality is the best it can be. Not only do you get rid of irritating particulates like pollen and dust, but you also kill bacteria and germs that can make you ill. We use the latest tools to measure your indoor air quality and pair you with the right products and UV air filtration system to improve it. We offer repair and installation services for ultraviolet light air purifier systems in areas of Virginia such as Reston, Alexandria, Arlington, Annandale, Ashburn, and Burke. If you feel your home’s air is causing you health issues, give our team a call at (703) 543-9649 or schedule an appointment online to discuss our UV air purifier services, air cleaning systems, filters, and ventilation solutions.