UVUV Coil Lamp
Mounted to illuminate the evaporator coil.
An evaporator coil is cold and wet every time the air conditioning runs. Those are ideal conditions for biological growth, and that is where a UV lamp earns its keep.
Mounted to shine on the coil and drain pan, the lamp prevents the mold and biofilm that otherwise accumulate there. That matters for two practical reasons: a fouled coil restricts airflow and costs efficiency, and it is the source of the musty smell that appears when the system starts up.
We want to be clear about the limits. A coil lamp is very good at keeping the coil clean. Broader claims about sterilizing the air as it rushes past at duct velocity deserve some skepticism, because the contact time is too short. It is worth buying for what it demonstrably does.
At a glance
- Keeps the coil and drain pan clean
- Keeps airflow from degrading
- Annual lamp replacement
The range
What we install
UV
UVSingle-Lamp UV
For standard coil sizes.
UVTwin-Lamp UV
For larger coils and higher capacity systems.
How to choose
What a UV lamp does, and what it does not
A UV lamp does one job well. Here is what to expect from it.
Treat with caution
Sterilizing the air
- Air rushes past at duct velocity
- Contact time is too short to back the broader claims
What it does well
Keeping the coil clean
- Prevents mold and biofilm on the coil and in the drain pan
- Stops the musty smell at start-up
- Keeps a fouled coil from restricting airflow
What to look for
What matters when you choose
Prevents biofilm on the coil and in the drain pan
Stops the musty smell at start-up
Keeps airflow from degrading over time
Annual lamp replacement — output falls before it fails
Installed so the lamp shines on the coil
Clear advice on what it does and does not do
We recommend air quality equipment based on your house and your system, and only where it will help.
Family owned in Church Hill since 2001 · Factory-authorized Carrier dealer
Free estimates on new equipment
What happens after you contact us
- Step 1
Send the form or call
Tell us what the system is doing and we will call you back to schedule.
- Step 2
We measure first
We run a load calculation and look at your ductwork before we quote any equipment.
- Step 3
You get a free estimate
Estimates on new equipment are free, and financing is available.
Prefer to call?
(423) 357-1922- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 8–5
- Outside those hours
- Emergency service is available — call the same number.
- Where we go
- Church Hill, Kingsport, Mount Carmel, Surgoinsville, Rogersville, Johnson City, Bristol, Greeneville, Morristown and across into Southwest Virginia. Full service area.
- Where we are
- 119 E Main St, Church Hill, TN 37642
Talk to us about what suits your house
Free estimates on new equipment. We measure before we quote.
(423) 357-1922