UV Lights & Air Purifiersin Doral, FL
UV-C lamps and in-duct purifiers that keep the coil clean and reduce microbial growth in the system.
UV Lights & Air Purifiers for Doral buildings
Doral sits beside the airport, the rail yards and several quarries in Medley, and fine dust settles in return ducts faster here than in most of the county. Flex duct in townhome attics is also commonly crushed where it crosses trusses. We inspect with a camera before quoting any duct work, so you see what is actually in there.
The indoor coil is cold, wet and dark, which makes it an ideal place for mould and bacteria to grow. A UV-C lamp mounted beside the coil keeps its surface and the drain pan clean, which protects airflow and cuts down the musty smell many Florida systems develop.
In-duct air purifiers go further and treat the air as it moves through the system. We explain what each technology does and does not do, and install units that are certified for low ozone emission.
Good reasons to add one
- Recurring musty or 'dirty sock' smell from the vents
- Visible growth on the coil or in the drain pan
- Drain line that clogs repeatedly
- Allergy or asthma sufferers in the home
Installation
- We clean the coil and pan first, since a UV lamp maintains a clean coil but does not scrub a dirty one.
- We mount the lamp or purifier at the coil or in the supply plenum and wire it to the system.
- We note the bulb replacement date, usually every one to two years.
UV Lights & Air Purifiers in Doral: questions
Do UV lights remove dust?
No. UV-C light affects living organisms such as mould and bacteria. Dust and dander are captured by filtration, so the two are normally used together.
Is a permit required for HVAC work in Doral?
Installing or replacing air conditioning equipment in Doral requires a mechanical permit and a final inspection. Permits here are issued by the City of Doral Building Department. Repairs, maintenance and cleaning do not need one. We file the paperwork and attend the inspection.
Do you need HOA approval to replace an AC in Doral?
Often, yes. Many gated communities in Doral require approval when the outdoor unit changes size or position. We provide the equipment specifications and site plan your association asks for, and the mechanical permit is filed with the City of Doral Building Department.
My Doral townhome still has its original AC. Should I repair or replace it?
A system from the early 2000s uses R-22 refrigerant, which has not been produced in the United States since 2020. Small repairs still make sense, but a refrigerant leak or a failed compressor on a unit that old usually costs more to fix than the system is worth. We give you both numbers and let you choose.
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Call (786) 856-7466 for the next available appointment in Doral.