http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.airtechnologies.nz en-us Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:50:18 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/169754/what-is-hvac-biofilm-how-it-forms-why-it-matters-and-how-uvc-can-help/ If you have ever looked inside a heat pump, air conditioning unit or commercial air-handling system, you may have noticed something that looks like a layer of dirt, slime or organic material building up around the coil or drain pan.It isn't always just dirt.In the right conditions, microorganisms can attach themselves to a surface and begin producing a protective matrix around themselves.This is known as biofilm.Biofilm is common throughout nature and can form on many surfaces where microor... Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:50:45 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post169754 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/169393/uvc-vs-air-purifiers-which-is-better-for-your-home/ If you're looking at ways to improve the air in your home, you've probably come across two popular options:Air purifiers and UVC air purification systems.But which one is better?The answer isn't quite as simple as choosing one over the other.That's because UVC and air purifiers don't actually do the same thing.A typical HEPA air purifier is designed primarily to physically remove particles from the air.UVC, on the other hand, uses germicidal ultraviolet radiation to inac... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:26:36 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post169393 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/168993/how-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-in-nz-homes-a-complete-guide/ We spend a huge amount of time inside our homes — but how often do we think about the air we're breathing?Indoor air can contain a mixture of dust, pollen, mould spores, bacteria, viruses, allergens, particles, gases and other pollutants. In a home that is poorly ventilated, damp, cold or inadequately maintained, these contaminants can build up.And in New Zealand, indoor air quality can be particularly important.Our homes need to balance warmth, insulation, ventilation and moisture c... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:32:31 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post168993 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/168798/is-uvc-safe-in-homes-everything-homeowners-need-to-know/ UVC technology is becoming increasingly popular for improving indoor air quality and controlling microorganisms inside heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.But if you're considering installing UVC in your home, there's an important question to ask:Is UVC safe?The answer is yes, UVC can be used safely in homes when the system is properly designed, installed and contained.However, UVC is not something that should be treated like an ordinary household light.Direct exposure to germ... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:37:51 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post168798 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/168542/can-uvc-really-kill-mould-what-the-science-says/ Mould is one of the most persistent indoor air quality problems in New Zealand.It can appear on walls, ceilings, windows and furniture — but some of the most important mould growth in a building can be happening somewhere you cannot easily see it: inside your heating and air conditioning system.This raises an important question:Can UVC actually kill mould?The short answer is yes — UVC can inactivate mould and other microorganisms when the right wavelength, intensity and exposure ti... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:41:06 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post168542 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/168215/the-sick-building-syndrome-you-may-never-have-heard-of/ Have you ever walked into a building and, after a few hours, started to experience:HeadachesFatigueDifficulty concentratingDry or irritated eyesA blocked or runny noseDry throatCoughingAllergy-like symptomsThen, after leaving the building, the symptoms gradually disappeared?If so, you may have experienced something known as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).Despite the name, it doesn't mean the building itself is "sick." Rather, it's a term used to describe situations where occupants experience ... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:24:20 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post168215 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/167976/why-every-heat-pump-should-have-uvc-installed/ For many New Zealand homes and businesses, the heat pump is one of the hardest-working appliances in the building.It keeps us warm in winter, cool in summer, and helps maintain a comfortable indoor environment all year round.But while most people think about temperature, very few think about what's happening inside the heat pump itself.Behind the clean exterior lies a hidden environment that is often dark, damp, and ideal for microbial growth.Without even realising it, your heat pump c... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:06:06 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post167976 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/167753/uvc-vs-hepa-filters-which-is-better-for-indoor-air-quality/ If you've been researching ways to improve the air quality in your home or workplace, you've probably come across two common technologies: HEPA filters and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVC).Many people assume they're competing technologies—but they're not.In fact, HEPA filtration and UVC serve different purposes, and when used together, they create one of the most effective indoor air quality solutions available.So, what's the difference? And which one is right for y... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:43:14 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post167753 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/167404/why-mould-keeps-coming-back-in-new-zealand-buildings-even-after-remediation/ You clean it. You treat it. You repaint it. You pay for remediation.And yet… a few months later, the mould is back.For many New Zealand homeowners, landlords, and building managers, mould feels like an endless cycle that never fully goes away.The truth is, most mould remediation only treats the visible problem—not the system that is continuously reintroducing it.... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:31:26 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post167404 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/post/167186/schools-ece-centres-air-quality-the-missing-layer-of-protection-in-new-zealand-education-spaces/ In schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand, children spend up to 6–8 hours per day indoors.That means the quality of indoor air is not just a comfort factor—it is a health and wellbeing factor that directly affects learning environments every single day.Yet indoor air quality is still one of the least addressed elements in many education buildings.... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:50:06 +1200 http://www.airtechnologies.nz/blog/#post167186