According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is often ten times more polluted than outdoor air. It actually ranks the quality of our indoor air as one of the top-most health risks of our time.
Mold, bacteria, viruses, allergens, odors, toxic chemical vapors—all can pass through your home. Of course, these pollutants and irritants can cause reactions such as itchy eyes, asthma, fatigue, headaches, colds, and flu. And any of these effects range from annoying to fatal for weaker inhabitants and visitors, e.g., infants, elderly, and pets.
While one available option is germicidal filters, a more aggressive solution is whole-house ultraviolet lights, which are installed in the ductwork of central air conditioning systems.
These UV systems commonly kill up to 87% of airborne bacteria and up to 99.9% of airborne mold spores. In fact, they are so effective at attacking fungus, mold, bacteria, and viruses that similar units are used in hospitals, laboratories, and commercial kitchens.
The latest models of UV air cleaners also offer odor control—by transforming smelly molecules into harmless water vapor and CO2—and A/C coil cleaning, which kills mold to increase the life of the system and improve energy efficiency.
Below are some examples of UV lighting systems that we sell and install:
Honeywell® 24V UV Air Purifier with AirBRIGHT™ Odor Absorption
In more than 100 million homes and 5 million buildings worldwide, Honeywell products, components and systems deliver temperature control, comfort, energy conservation and safety.
The model shown here features:
- Low-voltage 16W UV lamp
- AirBRIGHT™ odor absorber
- 99% surface mold reduction
- Easy installation
- 5-year warranty
Field Controls UV-Aire UV-18X Dual Lamp
Since 1927, Field Controls has focused on the development and manufacture of products that control, move, or improve the quality of air. They proudly design, manufacture, and assemble their products in Kinston, North Carolina—their home since 1977.
While Field Controls offers 15 UV-Aire models, we are showing their dual-lamp product that provides increased potency and is useful for larger homes.
This model features:
- Hinged cover for easy accessibility
- Patented angle bracket and duct board mounting kit
- Built-in viewport to check whether light is operating
- Double lamp to maximize intensity and effectiveness up to 4,000 sq. ft.
Fresh-Aire® Advanced Photocatalytic Oxidation (APCO)
With numerous industry awards and patents Fresh-Aire UV is recognized the world over as a leader in the areas of UV light disinfection and indoor air quality. Company products are designed and assembled in Florida, and all parts and sub-assemblies are also made in America with a few unavoidable exceptions.
By using a unique combination of UVC light and activated carbon APCO achieves unmatched germicidal and odor reduction effectiveness without producing any harmful ozone. APCO is particularly effective at reducing odor-causing and potentially toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which include toxic chemical vapors like formaldehyde and toluene.
The model shown here features:
- 6 activated carbon cells that attract and hold odors and microbes
- 13” UV lamp that catalyzes biological and chemical contaminants
- Self-cleaning surfaces that are virtually maintenance-free
- Available dual-system assembly
Contact us to learn more about how Jennings Oil & Propane can help make your indoor air safer with a UV light air cleaner, including units from Honeywell and Fields. Serving Danbury, New Milford, Southbury, Newtown, Ridgefield, Kent and surrounding towns in parts of Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties in, CT.