Living in Florida obviously means that you are going to be dealing with very intense heat for much of the year, and that you’ll be using your air conditioner extensively as a result. You must also remember, though, that the quality of the air in your home is every bit as important as the temperature of the air therein. One of the biggest threats to indoor air quality in this area is high humidity.

Not only can high humidity make the air in your home feel hot and swampy, but humid environments allow biological pollutants to thrive, as well. For this reason, you may benefit greatly from the use of a UV air purifier in Miami, FL.

How Does UV Air Purification Work?

Air filtration systems use various methods in order to remove pollutants like dirt and dust from the air in buildings. What is one to do, though, when the pollutants at hand are living entities, capable of reproducing, even when trapped on a filtering media? It is in situations such as these that pollutant destruction, rather than removal, is necessary.

UV germicidal lights use small, safe amounts of UV (ultraviolet) radiation in their operation. They are confined to the ductwork of your HVAC system, typically situated near the air handler, and are entirely safe for residents and pets in the homes. Not so much for biological pollutants such as mold spores, bacteria, and viruses, though. These pollutants are disrupted at the DNA level, and are rendered incapable of reproduction.

While UV air purifiers are great for dealing with these biological pollutants, it is important to remember that they will do nothing to remove dust and dirt from the air in your home. That is why they are best used in conjunction with more traditional air filtration systems. We can help you to tackle any problems with your indoor air quality head on.

Schedule your IAQ services with One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating® of Miami.