UV lights can be installed inside your HVAC system to help control mold, bacteria, and other microbial growth in areas where moisture can collect, such as around the indoor coil.
General Heating & Air Conditioning can check your HVAC system, determine whether a UV light is a good option for your equipment, and install it in the right location.
What Does a UV Light Do in Your HVAC System?
An HVAC UV light uses ultraviolet light to help control microbial growth on surfaces exposed to the light. Unlike an air filter, the UV light stays inside your HVAC system and continuously treats the area where it is installed while the light is operating.
One common location is near the indoor evaporator coil. Condensation forms on the coil as your air conditioner runs, creating a damp area where microbes can grow. A properly placed UV light can help control this growth on the surfaces it reaches.
Why UV Lights Can Be Helpful in New Orleans
New Orleans has a hot, humid climate, which means air conditioners run heavily for much of the year. As your AC removes heat and humidity from the air, condensation forms on the indoor evaporator coil.
Because this area regularly gets wet, microbial growth can develop on and around the coil. A properly installed UV light can help control this growth on the surfaces exposed to the light.
Where Is an HVAC UV Light Installed?
UV lights are installed inside the indoor portion of your HVAC system, so you will not see or interact with the light during normal use.
The exact location depends on your HVAC equipment and the type of UV light being installed. In many systems, the light is positioned to treat the evaporator coil and nearby surfaces where moisture can collect. General Heating & Air Conditioning can inspect your system and determine the proper installation location.
Can a UV Light Be Added to an Existing HVAC System?
In many cases, you can add a UV light to an existing HVAC system. You do not necessarily need to replace your air conditioner or install a new system to add one.
General Heating & Air Conditioning can look at your existing equipment and determine whether a UV light can be properly installed. You can also consider UV lights when replacing your HVAC system or installing new equipment.
If it is time for a new system, learn more about our AC installation and replacement services.
Our HVAC UV Light Installation Service
General Heating & Air Conditioning can inspect your existing HVAC system and determine whether adding a UV light makes sense for your equipment. If it does, our technicians will determine the proper location and professionally install the UV light inside your system.
Once installed, we will make sure the UV light is operating properly and explain any maintenance or lamp replacement requirements for the system.
What a UV Light Will Not Fix
A UV light can help control microbial growth in the area it treats, but it will not correct other HVAC problems. Water leaks, excessive indoor humidity, damaged or dirty ductwork, poor filtration, and an AC system that is not working properly may require a different solution.
If another HVAC problem is contributing to moisture or indoor air quality concerns, General Heating & Air Conditioning can identify the cause and recommend the appropriate AC repair, maintenance, or indoor air quality service.
UV Lights and HVAC Maintenance
Adding a UV light does not replace regular HVAC maintenance. Air filters still need to be changed, your heating and cooling equipment needs maintenance, and drainage, coil, or other system problems should be addressed when they occur.
UV lamps also do not last forever. Depending on the UV system installed, the lamp may need to be replaced periodically to keep the system working as intended.
Why Choose General Heating & Air Conditioning
General Heating & Air Conditioning has served homeowners in the New Orleans area since 1954. Our experienced technicians provide HVAC repair, installation, maintenance, and indoor air quality services, so we can look at your entire system and determine whether a UV light is the right option for your home.
Schedule UV Light Installation
Interested in adding a UV light to your HVAC system? General Heating & Air Conditioning can check your equipment and determine whether UV light installation is a good option for your home. Contact us online or call (504) 488-0826 to schedule service in New Orleans or the surrounding area.
