Effective Biocide Chambers (UV Light) for a Healthier Los Angeles Home or Business

Do you want to keep your home or business free of allergens and improve your overall indoor air quality? You’d benefit from biocide chambers (UV light), which sanitize your HVAC system and circulate fresh air that keeps you comfortable and healthy.

At Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning, we’ve served the Los Angeles area for over 75 years with HVAC maintenance and more. We’re your highly experienced HVAC company dedicated to your comfort, safety, and satisfaction.

What Is a Biocide Chamber?

A biocide chamber is a type of air purification that uses ultraviolet light to kill germs and other allergens that could circulate through your home or business. Emerging evidence shows that UV light can significantly reduce the amount of mold and bacteria in your HVAC system.

Technicians install the chamber around your device’s evaporator coils, the portion of your air conditioner that releases cold air into your ductwork. The coils have a high vulnerability to accumulating moisture and thus provide the perfect breeding ground for certain organisms.

UV lights for your HVAC system remain at safe levels for human exposure. However, they shine directly on a mold spore or bacteria, damaging the organism’s DNA. It prevents them from reproducing and makes them inactive.

Benefits of Biocide Chambers for Los Angeles Properties

The Environmental Protection Agency explains that, in the United States, adolescents and adults spend 90% of their time indoors. This means we’re more susceptible to pollutants indoors than outside. Thus, biocide chambers (UV light) grant significant benefits to your home or business, including:

Reduces HVAC Repairs

When mold builds up on your coils, it corrodes them, wearing them out more quickly. Your air conditioner should last between 10 and 15 years, but if you have to frequently repair the coils, you may have to replace them early. When an expert properly installs quality UV lights, they reduce the frequency with which you need repairs and extend the life of your system.

Improves Mold Prevention

While a biocide chamber can’t prevent mold in every vulnerable place in your home or business, it greatly reduces the likelihood of you developing it. Mold can have serious consequences for your long-term health and, if it spreads, can rot your home from the inside out. Investing in mold growth prevention consistently yields positive results.

Enhanced Allergen Reduction

If you’re allergic to dust mites and other common organisms in your home, a biocide chamber can reduce how frequently you experience flare-ups. Even if your chronic allergies don’t manifest with severe symptoms, they still affect your overall comfort and quality of life. If you have employees with allergies, they’ll work less productively when they have a runny nose or itchy eyes and may even take a sick day.

Long-Term Cost Savings

All the above benefits can also save you money in the long term. If you run a business, your employees will work more efficiently, and you’ll pay for fewer sick days. As a homeowner, you’ll reduce what you spend on repairs.

How We Install Biocide Chambers

What happens when you schedule installation for biocide chambers (UV light) with Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning? First, remember you should never install the chamber yourself. It requires special tools and training, and instead of saving money, you could cause more damage to your system.

When you call us, we’ll schedule a time for the installation that works with your schedule. We work hard to arrive on time and complete the job efficiently.

We take safety seriously, so we’ll start by turning off the power to your HVAC system. The entire process only takes a few hours, so you won’t have to endure the hot temperatures for long, especially if you already have your home at a comfortable temperature.

We then locate your air conditioner’s coil and confirm its compatibility with the biocide chambers. We’ll place the UV lights above and below the target area for maximum coverage.

With the lights in place, we’ll connect the wires to your electrical system, which takes the most amount of time and meticulous concentration. We’ll activate the new system and confirm it works. 

Schedule UV Light Installation Today

If you’re ready for all the benefits and cost savings that come from installing biocide chambers (UV light), reach out to Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning. As a comprehensive provider of HVAC services in Los Angeles, California, we install, maintain, and repair not only your UV lights but also your entire HVAC system. You’ll love our competitive prices and unparalleled customer service. 

To schedule service, you can book online or call 310-896-4911.