Indoor air pollution is a serious health concern in Cape Coral, FL. Many pollutants are present at higher concentrations in the home than outside. Since Americans spend most of their time indoors, it’s important to foster good indoor air quality (IAQ). TitanZ Plumbing & Air Conditioning can help you do that. Our HVAC company offers UV lights and can also assist you with premium HVAC filters, air scrubbers, whole-home ventilation, and humidity control.
Most air purification systems focus on particulate matter, gases, and chemicals. Those are all harmful to your health, but it’s the pathogens that make you sick. To reduce the pathogens in the home, we recommend ultraviolet (UV) lights.
We can install UV lights in your ducts. As air funnels through your ducts, your lamp will expose airborne pathogens to that germicidal light. Through this process, you can achieve 99.9% viral disinfection.
What about air scrubbers with integrated UV stages? They work as well. The issue to consider is that UV lamps benefit from longer exposure time. The slow-moving air in your ductwork provides that. Air purifiers perform better when they move more air. That higher airflow can decrease the effectiveness of a UV lamp.
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) can neutralize many organisms:
Filters play an important role in any HVAC configuration. They keep dust and other particles out of the system. Cleaner equipment results in higher efficiency, lower operating costs and less wear and tear. A good filter also helps to avoid the rate at which dust and other debris build up in your ductwork. That accumulation can eventually affect airflow. It can also give off unpleasant odors and emit pollutants into your home.
The HVAC filter you choose not only protects your HVAC equipment but also improves your IAQ. It’s why you should opt for a high-quality filter, check it regularly and replace it as needed. Another factor is the minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV). Homeowners should target the highest MERV rating their HVAC system supports. Most modern systems allow for MERV 13. At that performance level, your filter is trapping most household allergens that pass through it.
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One way to combat higher concentrations of pollutants is through an influx of fresh air. This is possible through whole-house fans. These fans can also offset how soon in the season you need to turn on your air conditioning or heating.
Air scrubbers are in-duct air purification systems that trap pollutants to take them out of your air. Some air purifiers have a MERV filter, which can trap most household allergens and even smaller particles. Many have a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter instead. A HEPA filter will trap at least 99.97% of all particles that pass through it.
Humidity control plays an important role in IAQ as well. The expert recommendation is to maintain relative humidity (RH) between 30% to 50%. A whole-house dehumidifier will help you keep RH at 50% or below in summer. A whole-house humidifier will help you keep RH at 30% or above in winter.
TitanZ Plumbing & Air Conditioning can help you achieve better air quality in your home. Call today or contact us online to learn more about UV lights in Cape Coral and our other IAQ solutions.
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