Benefits of Heating and Cooling Equipment Sanitization

The primary reason to sanitize your heating and cooling equipment is if one or more of your family members suffers from respiratory problems like asthma or seasonal allergies. These respiratory problems can cause extreme discomfort and are triggered by contaminants in the air.

If germs have made a small colony in the HVAC equipment, they can use the ventilation system to spread and propagate throughout the your home. This can worsen asthma and allergy symptoms. Those with compromised immune systems also benefit from HVAC sanitization simply by eliminating as many germs from the home as possible.

The sanitization process is straightforward and can be done as part of regular duct sanitizing, dryer vent cleaning, or during a routine heating or cooling tune-up in the spring and fall. 

We recommend that HVAC sanitization be performed at least once a year. By routinely sanitizing your heating and cooling systems, you can ensure that your HVAC remains clear of unwanted germs. 

Call Anthony for HVAC heating and cooling sanitizing services in Kansas City. 

Ultraviolet Lights

Ultraviolet lights, or UV lights, are the newest technology in the indoor air quality industry. By setting lights to a particular wavelength, we can eliminate airborne microorganisms.

The sun naturally shines UV lights down and is a great way to sanitize surfaces. If you are in the sun for too long, the UV light will sunburn your skin. This effect is much more dramatic on tiny microorganisms with relatively few cells, making UV lights very effective against them. UV lights in a confined space like an air handler or air duct can effectively cleanse the air as it passes through the system. 

Ultraviolet lights work best in tandem with an air filtration system. The air filtration system filters out inorganic particulates like dust and pet dander, and the UV light inactivates floating microbes that try to latch onto the filter, AC condenser coil, and other parts of the HVAC or central air system. UV lights help eliminate viruses, bacteria, dust mites, and mold spores from your ventilation system. 

If you’re ready to have UV germicidal lights installed in your Kansas City home, contact Anthony Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric.