Germicidal Lights: Can Help Reduce Germs and Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

July 29, 2015

Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, allergies are running rampant. No matter when seasonal allergies impact you or your family, the desire for relief is neverending. Whether it is mold, pet dander, or some other bacteria that is hurting your indoor air quality, germicidal lights can help ease the effects of allergies.

Germicidal lights may sound a bit unfamiliar because they aren’t talked about often, but they can help tackle the impurities annoying you. Even though they’re hidden inside your system, germicidal lights can keep germs from multiplying.

Germicidal lights work by releasing UV (ultraviolet) light rays that will penetrate the cell walls of the pollutants in your air, causing enough damage to end their growth and their capacity to multiply. The lights are also working non-stop, even when your system isn’t operating, meaning germs are always being destroyed.

In addition to all of the indoor air quality benefits you’ll get, germicidal lights also help your heating and cooling system operate at its best. When mold, pet dander, and other microorganisms accumulate in your system, it can inhibit its performance, impacting energy efficiency and may even mean higher energy bills. Getting rid of those pollutants means a healthier system and air that’s a little easier to breathe for everyone.

Now that you’ve read about all of the benefits, there’s really no reason you shouldn’t find out about germicidal lights next time you have air conditioner service done. After all, it does help better your air quality and may even help you decrease your monthly utility bills.

Keep an eye on our blog if you want more tips on how to maintain indoor comfort levels in your home. From air filtration and air purification to dehumidifiers, the experts at Interstate Heating & Air Conditioning know indoor air quality. Call them at 402-509-5940 to take your home’s air quality to the next level.