Here is a sample of an actual “Live Help” conversations.

Home Air Direct : Hello this is Jay. How May I help You?

Karen : Question
does this come with instructions Blue Tube UV Light, 15″ w/ Odor Sanitizing Technology

Home Air Direct: Yes. AS a matter of fact, I installed one three weeks ago in my home and i was stunned at how easy it was. It took me longer to find my drill then it did to do the project. If you give me your email address I will send you the instructions right now.

Karen : karenXXXXXX@XXXXX.com

Home Air Direct: Thanks. Give me a few minutes to dig them up and I will email them to you, but rest assured that this is a very easy do it yourself project. Also, I have had a fit with allergies this summer and it really has made a difference

Home Air Direct: Any other questions?

Karen : I was quoted $1400 today  by a local HVAC shop to install the same unit you sell for $197.  Is that possible?

Home Air Direct: It is not uncommon for some contractors to charge 3-4 times their cost on some installations.

Karen : thank you for your help.

Home Air Direct: Thank you Good bye

Karen : bye

The ultraviolet germicidal lamps or IAQ UV Lights used for disinfection are short wave low-pressure mercury vapor tubes that produce ultraviolet wavelengths that are lethal to microorganisms.  These wavelengths are in the region of maximum germicidal effectiveness and is highly lethal to virus, bacteria and mold spores.

Why:

UV air duct disinfection may be used in residential, commercial and industrial applications.  An Ultraviolet air duct disinfection fixture can be applied for two types of applications in HVAC equipment, either treatment of the air stream or surfaces within the air handler. With the proper system design and installation the moving air can be disinfected with germicidal ultraviolet light.

Ultraviolet lamps sanitize air that is passed directly in their path to destroy pathogens that come in contact with the UV rays. Musty, moldy type odors can be eradicated, along with tuberculosis, cold and flu viruses, smallpox, and other airborne diseases.

This system is particularly beneficial to those suffering from allergies. Common allergens are molds, mildews, and fungi. These microbes would be destroyed, improving the health of the allergy sufferer.

How:

Installation of air duct disinfection fixtures is recommended to be perpendicular to the airflow because the lamp rays will travel the full length of the duct, thereby increasing the exposure time and effectiveness of the fixture(s).

Mounting of the fixture requires cutting a hole within the duct wall to insert the lamps across the duct and attaching the lamps to the wall of the duct with brackets. Once installed, it is normally recommended that the unit remains on continuously and not cycled off and on with the fan of the air handler, as cycling of these germicidal lamps may reduce their rated life.

Systems can be provided with lamp operation indicators to provide positive indication of germicidal ultraviolet lamp operation. Currently there are systems available with a sight port window (a visible glow through clear sight glass), which mounts to the duct wall or an LED display either on the housing of the fixture or remotely installed.

Free instructions on how to install a UV Light in your existing ductwork can be found here.