AprilAire has introduced the AprilAire UVC Coil Cleaner (Model AUV24V), which is installed over the evaporator coil of an existing residential HVAC system to continuously clean the coil with germicidal UVC light, preventing and destroying mold and biofilm buildup. The new UVC Coil Cleaner kills up to 99.9 percent* of mold on the surface of the evaporator coil, is easy to install with two mounting options (an external bracket and an internal magnet), improves the AC system’s efficiency, and is a cost-effective solution for chemical-free coil cleaning.
When mold and biofilm coat the evaporator coil, they act as an adhesive attracting dirt and biological contaminants that insulate the coil and impede the cleanliness and efficiency of a system. Such coils are not only dirty, but can also reduce the heat/cool transfer efficiency by as much as 15 percent and restrict air flow, increasing the fan pressure or pressure drop across the coil. The AprilAire UVC Coil Cleaner operates with a powerful UV lamp designed to destroy and prevent mold and biofilm from growing on the evaporator coil and surrounding areas, preventing the coil from becoming a source of bad air quality.
In addition to the stand-alone solution, AprilAire is offering the new UVC Coil Cleaner as part of a Clean Air Pair bundle, which also includes an AprilAire Air Cleaner and Air Filter in one convenient box for professional contractor partners. When used in combination, the air cleaner captures airborne contaminants while the coil cleaner kills up to 99.9 percent* of mold on evaporator coil surfaces, resulting in Healthy Air for homeowners as well as a great value.
The AprilAire UVC Coil Cleaner is sold in a single unit or a case of 12, each containing a 16-inch UVC (254nm) lamp, an electronic 24V ballast with LED system status indicator, a magnetic multi-bracket for various types of installations, mounting hardware, white cotton gloves (the UVC lamp should never be touched with bare hands), a lamp change-out reminder decal (lamp should be changed annually), and installation instructions. Contractors can find the complete specification sheet here and additional information on the AprilAire Partners website.
AprilAire Healthy Air solutions are led by the AprilAire Healthy Air System, a set-it-and-forget-it, whole-house solution for all-in-one fresh air ventilation, air purification, humidity control, zoning, control, radon mitigation, and sanitization which are all essential to maintaining proper indoor air quality. To find the right solution for their residence, homeowners should contact their local AprilAire Healthy Air Professional for a consultation. More information at www.aprilaire.com.
*Testing performed on Aspergillus niger mold spores in a sheet metal duct with a new bulb placed 18 inches from the surface.
