Stop Germs this Winter with a UV Air Purifier

Winters in Bryn Mawr, PA are as cold as they cold, and this year looks to be one of the coldest on record. Cold air means dry air, since the ambient moisture is pulled out of the atmosphere and will dry out your sinuses as a result. That leaves your body more vulnerable to colds and other germs, which is why winter tends to be cold season. There's a way to protect your family from germs and other biological contaminants, however: a UV air purifier installed in your furnace.

UV Means Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet light exists beyond our ability to see, but can affect us nonetheless. It appears in very high amounts in sunlight, causing our skin to tan or burn when we go out into it. UV light bulbs emit lower levels of UV light: harmless to human beings and multicellular organisms like pets. For viruses and bugs, however, they can prove absolutely lethal. Just coming into contact with UV light will kill or sterilize them. The only question becomes how you can use that ability to the maximum effect. That's where your HAVC system comes in. UV germicidal lights can be installed at the apex of your ducts, shining UC light across the width of the ducts. As the system blows air through it, biological contaminants can't help but pass through the light. The more time the system runs, the more air gets scrubbed clean, and since you'll likely be running your system every day, you can clean a great deal of air in the process. Over time, you'll find instances of illness dropping in your home, as well as a fresher and cleaner feeling to the air itself.

For more on the benefits of UV air purifiers or to schedule an installation, call on the pros at WM Henderson, Inc. today!