How Are UV Lights Different From Other Air Cleaners?

Indoor air quality is becoming an increasing concern for homeowners. Whether it's pollutants inside their home or external particles that find their way into your home, many are looking for a permanent solution for air purification, including ultraviolet (UV) light.

Here’s why a UV sterilizer installation is fundamentally different from other approaches to maintaining good indoor air quality.

How Does UV Light Purify Air?

UV light air purifiers don’t filter particles. They sanitize the air rather than trap things in a filter like many other air cleaners. This technology emits a high-intensity light that eliminates biological contaminants, including viruses, bacteria, and mold spores.

Considering just how much these pollutants can impact your health, it’s often preferable to eliminate them rather than just holding them in a filter.

How Does It Stack Up Against Other Filtration Systems?

The main distinction between a UV sterilizer installation and a traditional filtration is that the former is designed to destroy contaminants, and the latter collects them.

The common air cleaning systems that don’t use UV light are still highly effective at removing these physical pollutants. However, to say that one is “better” than the other disregards how well they work together. Both methods have their value when you consider just how much can get into your air.

For example, traditional air filters are excellent for dust and pet dander, while UV light systems can handle biological threats. Both are issues in most homes, so air that passes through both systems will arguably be the healthiest.

Even MERV or HEPA filters still have the primary focus of capturing solid matter over eliminating the problem at its source. So while keeping your HVAC filter clean and investing in a conventional air cleaning system is never a bad idea, it’ll never get you the cleanest possible air without a sanitizing system.

Schedule Your Professional UV Sterilizer Installation Today

Partner a UV sterilizer with your HVAC and get the highest quality air possible in your home! Reach out to the team at Air Rescue by CJ’s to learn more about this technology and schedule your appointment with a technician.

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