If you have an air conditioning system mounted on a window, the best location for UV light is near the evaporator coil. This allows the light to fall into the air as it enters the system. It's important to remember that you should never look directly at UV light, as it emits electromagnetic radiation that can damage your eyes, just like the Sun. An example of UV light in action is the Amazon REKO Lighting R2000 air purifier, which uses UVC UV light for whole-house purification in HVAC (air conditioning) ducts.
To ensure that the UV light only shines on the coil and not on the filter, you should install some kind of metal “shield” or reflector.UV HVAC lights are an effective means of improving indoor air quality, but only after following indoor air quality priorities. According to an Engineered Air technician, UV HVAC lights are very effective in controlling mold inside the air treatment system.
UV (ultraviolet) light
, which is at the lower end of the wavelength spectrum of light and is electromagnetic radiation, is beneficial for many reasons when installed in an AC unit. It can help eliminate mold, fungi, and airborne viruses. The Sun also radiates ultraviolet light, and approximately 10 percent of solar emission contains ultraviolet light.Two studies point to the effectiveness of UV light, one in hospitals and one in a commercial air conditioning system.Installing a UV light in your AC unit is a great way to improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of airborne viruses and bacteria. It's important to make sure that you install it correctly near the evaporator coil and use a metal shield or reflector to ensure that it only shines on the coil and not on the filter. Additionally, it's important to remember that you should never look directly at UV light, as it emits electromagnetic radiation that can damage your eyes, just like the Sun. With proper installation and maintenance, UV HVAC lights can be an effective means of improving indoor air quality.
