The title of this post might seem a bit strange at first. How does an air purifier, of any type, improve air conditioning efficiency? Air purifiers remove unwanted particles from flowing through a home’s ventilations system, but aside from lowering the amount of debris that might clog the air filter, this doesn’t sound like anything that would make the air conditioner’s job easier.
But the UV air purifier is a special case. It can be especially helpful for an air conditioner at work in a very humid location, like Georgia. We’ll explain how installing UV air purifier will help your air conditioner run better—and run longer.
The UV Air Purifier vs. Mold
The ultraviolet radiation from a UV air purifier destroys organic pollutants such as bacteria, germs, and viruses. The radiation disrupts the cellular functions of these organisms, killing them or rendering them inert and harmless. A UV air purifier also works against mold and mold spores, which are among the most harmful irritants for people who suffer from allergies and asthma.
The UV Air Purifier vs. Mold on Your Air Conditioning
One of the places where mold is most likely to grow during the summer is along the indoor evaporator coil of an air conditioner. This coil absorbs thermal energy (heat) from the air by evaporating the cold refrigerant inside it. But this also causes moisture in the air to condense along the coil, where it drips down into a condensate pan.
In exceptionally humid conditions—an everyday situation during Georgia summers—the amount of moisture along the evaporator coil makes it easy for mold to form. And mold has a negative effect on AC performance. A layer of mold insulates the evaporator coil, making it more difficult it to siphon away heat. The air conditioner will need to work harder to perform its job, and that means higher bills.
It may also mean an air conditioner with a briefer lifespan, since mold damages the evaporator coil. Mold also releases an unpleasant musty odor into the ductwork, which is usually described as “dirty sock syndrome”—for pretty obvious reasons.
But a UV air purifier is installed into an HVAC system so its mold-slaying lights shines right onto the evaporator coil. Mold doesn’t have a chance to grow—and your air conditioner has a better chance of working at higher efficiency through the summer… and many summers to come. Plus, you’ll have none of that “dirty sock” smell coming from the vents!
Do you want a UV air purifier installation for your home? Just call on Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling! We service Dunwoody and Cumming, GA.
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