Fight Allergies in Gainesville with a UV Germicidal Light

Ultraviolet light was originally used to treat tuberculosis. Today, it’s used to sterilize hospitals, some foods during processing, water and air. Germicidal lamps can also make your Gainesville home’s environment purer.

A UV lamp can decontaminate HVAC systems and enhance the air quality in your Gainesville home. It can eliminate mold, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens within 10 seconds of contact.



How Does Germicidal UV Light Work?

Ultraviolet lamps are installed inside your ductwork, near your HVAC system, and operate all the time. These lamps use ultraviolet radiation and special lightbulbs to destroy the DNA of bacteria or a virus.

In as quickly as 10 seconds, this potent light blocks contaminants from growing throughout your HVAC system and home.



In 2001, researchers found UV light “significantly lowered” mold levels in a commercial office building’s HVAC system.


Is UV Germicidal Light Safe?

Using UV light in your home is harmless as long as you take some safety measures.

The sun emits ultraviolet light, which has a lower wavelength than light you can see. It’s responsible for leading to painful sunburns. Prolonged overexposure can lead to wrinkles, skin cancer and eye problems.

The type of light used in a germicidal system is more powerful, so it’s important to let Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning manage installation and maintenance. You should never look right at the light or let bare skin be exposed to it.