Microorganisms and Irritants in the Air Contribute to Health Issues, Asthma, and Allergies
The air currents in your home, commercial, or industrial environment carry the oxygen you need to breathe. But you might be surprised to learn that microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and mold are stealthily floating around in that air. These not only cause members of your household to pass airborne illnesses to each other, but can compound allergy and asthma symptoms. The solution is whole house UV-C air disinfection.
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Strep, Colds, Flu and Other Viruses Breed Right in Your Ducts
Home or office air ducts are the ideal breeding ground for these harmful microorganisms. The EPAopen_in_new estimates that we spend close to 90% of our time indoors. Therefore, we are at high risk for picking up these germs on a daily basis.
How Do Microbes Spread Through the Air and Enter Your Body?
When an infected person simply breathes or talks, millions of microbial particles are released into the air. Laughing, sneezing, and coughing expel even more infected droplets, potentially spreading more germs. These droplets find their way into the orifices of uninfected people who are in the vicinity. Everyday surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, chairs, and cabinet handles also harbor germs. Touch an infected surface, then innocently touch your mouth or nose. Simple biology does the rest!
The Role Air Ducts Play
Floating microbes are picked up by air currents and either land on objects in the home or are invisibly transported through the HVAC system’s air ducts. Many fall in the ducts, an environment perfectly suited to bacterial reproduction. While many remain there, others abandon the nest and continue that circuit of “world travel” around your home, spreading to different spaces and potentially infecting unsuspecting family members. HVAC units will also pull in microorganisms and fungi from outside and carry those through the air ducts, expelling them in your home.
Common Microorganisms
The common cold and the flu are the most frequent contaminants spread in the home. Most adults catch 2-3 colds a yearopen_in_new According to the CDC, the fluopen_in_new and the coldopen_in_new are both highly contagious. But these diseases are just the tip of the iceberg. Infected people can spread dozens of other potential germ-carrying airborne microbes, like the ones listed below.
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Besides medical illnesses, other factors come into play. Common residential odors, mold, and dust not only create an unhealthy environment in the home, but magnify allergy and asthma-related issues. Whole House UV-C Air Disinfection, combined with proper air filtration, can lessen odors associated with bacteria and mold.
UV-C in the Home
Treat these targeted areas with UV-C
The environmental conditions found inside your basement, crawlspace, attic, or attached garage face temperature and moisture fluctuations, making them favorable to the rapid development of millions of microscopic organisms. These microorganisms are carried throughout the air from non-living areas into your living spaces. Treating these regions of the home with UV-C is lethal to viruses, bacteria, and mold that repopulate there and spread into your home’s living spaces.
UV-C Whole House Air Disinfection Reduces Airborne Microbes
Germicidal UV-C is a proven technology and an important weapon in fighting disease transmission. It is not only safe, powerful, and fast but also chemical free and cost effective. Ultraviolet light emitted at 254 nanometers has been found to be an extremely effective means of controlling airborne pathogens. The resulting rays damage the DNA of harmful microorganisms, destroying their ability to multiply. Unwanted microbes eventually die off, making homes and other facilities safer, healthier, and even more efficient. What about having your air ducts professionally cleaned? Read our blog post linked to here.
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Studies show a clear correlation of reduced microorganisms after UV-C treatment. An extensive Canadian study cited in the respected medical journal The Lancetopen_in_new found a reduction of 99% of microbial and endotoxin concentrations in an office ventilation system following proper use of an installed air duct UV-C apparatus. As a result, those participating in the study showed a significant reduction in symptoms such as headaches, coughs, congestion, and respiratory issues.
UV-C Air Duct Disinfection Systems for Your Whole House
The solution to a healthy environment.
Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® engineers designed the AeroLogic® UV-C Air Duct Disinfection Systemsopen_in_new for use in just about any occupied setting, whether residential, commercial, or industrial. All AeroLogic® models provide economical, safe, and continuous disinfection.
It’s a win-win when microbes and irritants are rendered unable to reproduce. Health improves, asthma and allergy discomfort can decrease, and heating systems become more efficient.
UV-C air treatment can also reduce and eliminate odors. It increases overall sanitization as the air is treated before it lands on surfaces or is inhaled. In short, Whole House UV-C Air Disinfection maximizes health, wellness, and comfort.
Easy Installation
The Aerologic®open_in_new can be easily installed inside HVAC systems by a professional or homeowner. Watch our step-by-step installation video. While the AeroLogic® can be installed anywhere within the HVAC system, we recommend it be mounted perpendicular to airflow and directed at the condenser coil for best results. That is where mold and fungus tend to grow and thrive. Since the powerful ultraviolet lamps are housed within the air duct, they are completely safe to use. You won’t be exposed to their rays while they are busy at work.
Aerologic® Air Duct Disinfection Features
- Units may be mounted into new or existing ducts
- Constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel
- Reduces or eliminates the growth of bacteria and mold
- Controls the spread of airborne viruses and diseases
- Continuous disinfection without special attention
- Numerous models for homes or facilities of any size
Effectiveness of UV-C in Air Ducts Further Documented
Ultraviolet technology is a great solution for achieving air quality goals. Following extensive controlled environment testing, published articles by the US Environmental Protection Agency and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute document the efficiency and safety of the AeroLogic® Air Duct Disinfection Systemopen_in_new in reducing the presence of microorganisms within air-duct systems.
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