Safe Air Frequently Asked Questions

Will a Safe Air Solution system remove mold from my home?

A Safe Air Solutions system will remove airborne mold, kill mold in the ducts and on the A/C coils and drain pan of your central heating and air system. It will not prevent mold from growing in other areas of your home; however, airborne mold spores are drastically reduced. This reduces the chance of new mold growth in your home.

Will a SAS system kill ALL airborne microorganisms?

No, however it will kill up to 99+% of most common microbes.

Will a SAS system help with allergies and asthma?

Airborne-related allergies have shown substantial decrease and even complete remission when UV-C is used in HVAC equipment.

Can a SAS system save energy?

Yes.
UVGI will degrade organic buildup in coils, keeping coils continuously clean. This lowers HVAC energy costs by improving heat transfer and increasing net cooling capacity.

What are the maintenance requirements?

UV lamp(s) should be replaced once a year. Filters (by Endust) should be changed every 3 months.

Is there a warranty?

7-year replacement

Where is it installed?

The entire system is installed within the confines of your HVAC system. It is silent, invisible and completely safe.

How long does it take to professionally install a Safe Air Solutions UV Germicidal Air Disinfection system?

Your professional Safe Air Solutions installer can install a system in your home in just a few hours.

Do you clean the A/C coils and ducts first?

UVC will degrade all of the organic material on and within a coil, usually within 30 days or less. Prior cleaning of the coil is not necessary. However we will treat your coils and ducts with a biocide spray that kills biological growth within the system.

How much energy does a UV-C device use?

Each unit consumes very little energy. Depending on local energy costs, each fixture the energy cost to power each fixture is under $.12 per day. Increased efficiency in the air conditioning system will usually offset any electricity costs of the lamps.

What is UVGI?

This UV wavelength and the process of using UV-C to destroy germs is know as Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation, or UVGI, a term used by Federal Agencies such OSHA, NIOSH and the CDC when referring to UV-C.

How can light destroy germs and biological contamination?

Ultraviolet light has four principal wavelengths: UV-A, UV-B, UV-C and UV-V. Ultraviolet light at generated in the UV-C spectrum (254nm) is classified as ‘Germicidal’ because it will alter an organism’s DNA so that it can no longer reproduce—making it effectively harmless. Without the ability to reproduce, the microorganism population is rapidly eliminated.

It is true that some UV-C will produce ozone?

No. The UV-C devices that Safe Air Solutions installs will produce no ozone. UV-V produces ozone and Safe Air Solutions does not use UV-V lamps.

Is UV-C harmful?

U-VC is only harmful under prolonged direct exposure - which is not an issue, since the devices are installed inside air conditioning equipment or are otherwise shielded to prevent exposure.

Is ozone good or bad for you?

Ozone can be "good" or "bad" depending on where it is. "Good" ozone extends about 6 to 30 miles above the surface and protects life on Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. "Bad" ozone is at ground-level. "Bad" ozone is any ozone that you breathe. Ozone is a toxic gas.

What about "oxygenated air"?

Ozone is sometimes referred to in advertisements as "pure air" or "fresh air" or "oxygenated air" but the EPA likes to refer to it as “good up high - bad nearby.” You can find out the truth for yourself. Try starting at this page from the EPA's website:
http://www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/gooduphigh/

How can some companies sell a health product that actually harms you? Wouldn't the EPA or FDA stop them?

These devices do not have to meet ozone limits because the Food and Drug Administration doesn't consider them medical devices. And the federal Environmental Protection Agency has no say because they regulate only outdoor air.

What is an "ionic" air purifier?

Ionic units produce charged ions that attach to particles floating in the air. The ion then causes the particles to "stick" to the first object they come into contact with.

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