New public health concerns over poor indoor air quality (IAQ), mold, and other airborne contaminants has emphasized a greater need for indoor comfort solutions and consumer information sharing.
One such solution is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light as a method of fighting microbiological contaminants in HVAC systems. By definition, UV represents the frequency of light between 200 nanometers (nm) and 400 nm and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Within this spectrum lies a germicidal UV light (200 nm to 280 nm) or UVC, which is known for its effectiveness in controlling microbial growth.