Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines (Post 2463260)

Hate to break this to you, but Sunshine also recommends the UV light. Just had service and was offered to have it installed for $1,999 with UV light replacement every year for only $199.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2463166)

For people who are still using the standard MERV 8 filters, consider upgrading to MERV 11 filters. They cost a little more, but they remove a lot more dust. I have been using MERV 11 filters for a few years and I have noticed a significant reduction in the amount of dust in the house and the HVAC system is quieter. I buy mine from FilterBuy on Amazon, and change them every 6 months. The decarded MERV 11 filter is much dirtier than the old MERV 8 filters.

Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2463279)

Every company is trying to install these. I have Sunshine and was offered the UV light. No talk about "gunk" because I didn't have any. The tech was honest and said he has to offer the light but no pressure then moved on.

Originally Posted by Teemotay (Post 2463326)

I had Sunshine out to service my unit in July. The technician offered me the UV light, two different surge protectors and ionizer. If I did all of it then the cost was about $2,200. The UV light was much less expensive than others are mentioning. See attached offer that he sent to me. I didn’t take them up on any of it.

Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2463335)

So, Sunshine is one of the reputable HVAC companies. They are not out to rip you off but just to give you the options. I didn't see the surge protectors in the estimate but that is something you should get if you don't have them.

Originally Posted by azcindy (Post 2462908)

Today Sun Kool came out for the first maintenance after joining the Kool Club (I bought pre-owned). The house / air conditioner is 6 years old. The technician showed me there is "environmental gunk" (white color) inside the air handler and inside the blower fan. He recommended they install a "PROformance High intensity DUAL twin tube UV germicidal air purifier with odor control" for $2200. He says if I don't take care of it, the gunk will keep building and can lead to allergy and worse problems for the household. This is all new to me (being from California and Arizona with low humidity). For now I told him no and just clean it the best they can manually this time but I would do research. Any insight on this or are they just pushing products on me?

Thanks,

Cindy

Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 2462947)

Here is an expensive one on Amazon that a handyman could install if you are determined to own one. https://a.co/d/57us9GF.

This should give you some idea of the markup as this one is $250

Originally Posted by Justputt (Post 2463384)

I used a UV system in North TX because of my son's substantial allergy issues. We noticed a difference. We punted on installing a system for a year in TV until I noticed what appeared to be mold or some non-dust contaminate on the air filter on the 1st couple of changes. We put the UV system on and now only see modest dust each change. The higher the MERV rating the more you restrict air flow, increase energy cost, and wear on the blower motor. Here's a site the explains: MERV 8 vs MERV 11 vs MERV 13 Air Filters: Complete Comparison Guide
– Atomic Filters