
Germicidal Lighting
The main function of germicidal Ultraviolet (UV) lighting in heating and air conditioning systems is to keep your air handler free of mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses. These micro-organisms can build up and result in air conditioner blockage and bad odors in your home. The problem is caused by moisture inside the air handler.
UV lights do not clean the air; rather they clean the air handler unit. The air handler must be cleaned thoroughly before the UV lights are installed.
Some HVAC companies use scare tactics to sell UV lighting equipment by telling customers that they are breathing mold, for instance. However, JDK Heating and Air Conditioning has only sold five to ten UV lighting systems over the past four years. Every customer can benefit from UV lights, but only some people actually need them. We thoroughly inspect our customers’ heating and air conditioning systems before making a recommendation that is right for them. We never sell equipment or services that are not needed.
Typically, it takes less than 1 hour to perform a professional UV lighting installation. The usual cost quoted by other companies is in the $1200 – $1500 range, but JDK Heating and Air Conditioning typically charges only about $700 for this service.