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Deuxcents

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1. I had a UV light installed in the back of my air handler a few years ago ..

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Tue Sep 3, 2024, 06:16 PM

Sep 3

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It is a special light they put in to keep mold n mildew from growing since I live in a humid climate 11 months out of the year. Every 6 months I have my system inspected, as I’m on a maintenance schedule, n it’s dry n free of moisture. I was skeptical at first as I thought it’s just another upsell, but my filters stay cleaner longer and there’s no odor.

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Air conditioner concern. . . [View all] Mme. Defarge Sep 3 OP

I had a UV light installed in the back of my air handler a few years ago .. Deuxcents Sep 3 #1

It's a UV light SilasSouleII Sep 3 #10

O, no! You're correct and I don't know why I keep thinking LED! Showing my age, I guess! Thanks 🙏 Deuxcents Sep 3 #11

Probably Timewas Sep 3 #2

Do you have an electrostatic air cleaner? KY_EnviroGuy Sep 3 #3

Check the filter. If it looks or smells bad, replace it tonight. usonian Sep 3 #4

My filters are the same size n I get em at Ace Hardware two at a time..must be a popular size Deuxcents Sep 3 #5

Good. I like "standard" stuff. usonian Sep 3 #6

Thanks 'cause I'm gonna need it..my compressor is about to go.. Deuxcents Sep 3 #7

Ouch. Enduring the latest of many heat waves here. usonian Sep 3 #8

Got some time to go here..hurricane season not over until the end of November.. Deuxcents Sep 3 #9

What type of air conditioner do you have? love_katz Sep 5 #12