Posts Tagged ‘Germicidal Lights’

Reduce Airborne Pathogens with New Ultraviolet HVAC Technology

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

 

Healthy Climate® UV Germicidal Lights

Healthy Climate UV Germicidal Lights, give powerful ultraviolet energy helps eliminate biological contaminants like mold and bacteria

One of the new technologies in residential air filtration systems to reduce sickness and allergies is ultraviolet, or UV, light treatment. Ultraviolet light treatment has been used by big business for years to help sterilize the air in office buildings and hospitals.  

Now the technology is available to consumers for residential use.  It has helped to eliminate enough germs and allergens in the workplace to cause a reduction in employee sickness, so imagine what it can do for allergy sufferers at home in Richmond.

So, how does the germicidal UV technology work?

A high-efficiency air filtration system and a UV germicidal light work as a “tag team” to clean your air. First, many allergens are trapped in the filter system. Then, as the air passes through the main supply or return duct of the HVAC system it is given the ultraviolet light treatment, which disinfects the air that is sent through the system and helps to eliminate many germs altogether.  This doesn’t happen right away, but as the air continues to be cycled throughout the home and the HVAC system, it is repeatedly cleaned.

So, when combined with a good air filtration system that traps tiny particles, UV technology can make a big difference in home air quality. Mold, mildew, viruses and other irritants are zapped so we enjoy cleaner, healthier indoor air, even if everything outside is covered in a dusting of pollen!

Lennox offers this new technology with their Healthy Climate UV Germicidal Lights as part of their Indoor Air Quality Systems. With the highest UV light intensity on the market,  these UV Lights easily reduce concentrations of airborne contaminants as much as 50% within as little as 45 minutes. Plus, the Healthy Climate UV Germicidal Light cleans the air without the use of ozone, a known irritant. 

Contact your authorized Lennox dealer, Marshall Mechanical, at  804.323.0189 to learn more about this new technology for your Richmond home.

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How your Heating & Cooling System can help clean the air in your home

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Ever go over to someone’s house and it just smells …. bad?  Ever been somewhere that made the back of your throat scratchy, made your eyes water,  made you start sneezing, or gave you a headache?  What if you had to live there? Would you be sick all the time?

Indoor air can get pretty funky – especially in the Winter when you keep all the doors and windows closed to keep out the cold.  If you do open the windows to change the air, your heating system has to play catch-up.  Sometimes it is worth it, though.  The EPA estimates that indoor air is two to five times more polluted than the air outside.  Let’s face it, people need to breathe clean air because bad air can literally make us sick!

What are the main reasons there could be “bad air” in your home?

1.         Temperature & Humidity problems
2.         Small particles like Pet Dander & Pollen
3.         Odors & Chemicals
4.         Bacteria & Mold

These contaminants, either from inside or outside the home, combined with poor ventilation can cause bad air quality.  High humidity only makes it worse.  Irritants like mold and mildew can cause a number of health problems. These can include: making allergies or asthma worse, dizziness, headaches, fatigue and nasal congestion.

Do you experience any of these symptoms when you are at home? Do they get better when you leave? If so, you may need to work on improving the air quality in your home.

In addition to impacting your health, bad air quality can damage your house and cause you to be uncomfortable.  Air that is too dry can cause walls to crack and make wood flooring separate.  Air that is too wet, or high in humidity,  can make the temperature inside your home feel hotter than it really is and become a breeding ground for powdery mildew or black mold which can ruin wallpaper, draperies, and furniture.

So how can you make sure the air you and your family breathe inside your home is clean, good air?  Clean regularly to prevent mold and mildew – just make sure to use cleaning products which do not irritate you in any way.  Also, make sure the humidity in your home is properly balanced.  You may need a dehumidifier or a humidifier depending on your situation.  

But in addition to regular cleaning and proper ventilation, the answer can lie with your heating and cooling system.  Lennox has a wonderful product line called Healthy Climate Solutions.  These products address all the causes of “bad air” in your home, that reduce your indoor air quality.

The Lennox Healthy Climate Solutions product line includes:

  • Humidity Control
  • Germicidal Lights
  • Ventilation
  • Air Cleaners/Filtration

These products control humidity, insure good ventilation, filter out up to 95% of small particles and irritants, and actually clean the air by zapping bacteria and mold before they circulate all through your home.  As an authorized Lennox dealer, Marshall Mechanical can install any of these air quality systems in your Richmond area home.  

Simply call us at 804.323.0189 today for more information about these high quality Lennox air quality products and how they can help ensure the air inside your home is “good air” – so you and your family can breathe easier.

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Top 10 ways to enjoy a cleaner home, and cleaner air

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Having clean air that’s free of odors, germs, and allergens can make a huge difference in your family’s health.  Lennox, one of our preferred vendors for home and commercial ventilation, heating, and cooling systems, offers a list of 10 simple things you can do to help make the air in your home clean.  

  1. Add a germicidal light to your HVAC system. Easy to install, these UV-emitting lights help purify your home’s air by reducing growth of mold, bacteria and viruses before they are spread throughout your home. Healthy Climate® UV Germicidal Lights offer the highest UV light intensity on the market.  

  2. Take off your shoes when you walk in your front door. A selection of house slippers nearby helps encourage your family to take their shoes off. Most of the dirt in our homes is dust and soil tracked in by family members.  

  3. Replace kitchen sponges once a week. The moist environment of a sponge is a breeding ground for bacteria – more than 100,000 bacteria per square inch. Sponges can also be soaked in bleach 15 minutes to help kill bacteria.  

  4. Control mold by removing the excess moisture it needs to grow. Adding a whole-home dehumidifier will reduce the opportunity for allergy-triggering mold and mildew to grow.  

  5. Wash bedding regularly in hot water. This helps kill dust mites, which trigger allergies. Cover mattresses and pillows with allergy-proof cases.  

  6. Use microfiber cloths to dust without chemicals. Once used, they can be tossed in the washer to clean for reuse. Dust high to low surfaces first, and then vacuum last.  

  7. Add a multipurpose air-purification system. Choose an indoor air quality system that attacks small particles such as dust and dirt, airborne mold spores and viruses, even odors and chemical vapors.  

  8. Get rid of clutter. Keeping your home clean and organized is easier when you put away the knick-knacks where dust collects.  

  9. Replace or clean your HVAC system’s filter once a month. You’ll not only remove airborne pollutants, but protect your system’s energy efficiency.  

  10. Keep windows closed at night if you have allergies. You’ll help prevent pollen from drifting into your home.  

Any questions about improving air quality in your home, changing your filters, or assessing the health / efficiency of your HVAC system? Marshall Mechanical is a certified dealer of Lennox products. We also are a full-service HVAC and plumbing solutions provider. Our trained experts are always happy to help answer your questions. Call Marshall Mechanical at  804-323-0189 today for cleaner air tomorrow.

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