What Cognituv takes off your list
| The problem | What Cognituv does | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling coils foul between cleanings | Cognituv Grid runs UV-C on the coil 24/7, with no chemicals | Cleaner coils between cleanings, with less scrubbing, fewer chemical treatments and fewer service windows taking units offline |
| Odor and stale-air complaints in rooms | FreshFilter in fan coils, wall-packs and ceiling grids; upper-air and in-room UV-C in the busiest rooms | Treatment where people breathe, with before-and-after readings on one record |
| Filters and coils loading up unseen | Cognituv Connect differential pressure sensors across filter banks and coils | An alert when pressure drop climbs, so filters are changed on condition, not the calendar |
| Motors, fans and pumps failing between rounds | Cognituv Connect vibration and temperature monitors and current sensors | Early warning before a failure, as in the Tuffy’s Pet Foods case |
| Leaks found after the damage | Cognituv Connect leak sensors under equipment, in plant rooms and at risers | An alert when water appears, not when the ceiling stains |
| Energy you can’t break down | Cognituv Connect electrical submeters and meter pulse readers | Energy by building and system, with audit-ready reports for rebates, ESG reporting and renewals |
Results from buildings like yours
Northrop Grumman put FreshFilter in coastal modular HVAC units with a persistent musty smell, and went 18 months without an air-quality complaint. At Phoenix Sky Harbor, on-coil UV-C reduced mold in the treated air handlers, confirmed by the cleaning contractor’s swabs (case study).
How it fits your team
- No new network. Connect can run on its own cellular gateway, so nothing joins the customer’s network.
- No new screens to babysit. Alerts go to the people who need them, and readings can feed your building management system over BACnet/IP, or other systems by MQTT or webhook.
- Simple installs. Cognituv Grid ships as a ready-to-install kit with universal magnetic mounts: no screws, no drilling. Most Connect sensors are wireless and run on batteries.
- Maintenance you can plan. Lamps are changed on a schedule, or when Connect’s UV-C sensors show output has dropped.
Where to start
Every project follows Identify · Apply · Verify™. Sensors find the problem, treatment runs at the source around the clock, and Cognituv Connect keeps measuring against the baseline. Start with a no-cost assessment, or plan a Cognituv Connect system yourself and send it to us.
Where to read next
- Cognituv GridUV-C on the cooling coil: cleaner coils between cleanings, with no chemicals.
- Plan a Cognituv Connect systemPick your facility and priorities, and get a sensor plan you can send to us.
- Mold in air handlersWhy coils and drain pans grow mold, and what to measure.
- Building performance standardsNYC Local Law 97, Boston BERDO and other limits on energy and emissions.
- Biofilm: what it is and what it costsHow biofilm forms in coils, towers and pipes, and where UV-C fits.
Frequently asked questions
Do we have to replace our building management system?
No. Cognituv Connect works on its own or alongside your building management system. Readings can feed it over BACnet/IP, or other systems by MQTT or webhook, and a Modbus bridge brings in readings from existing meters and controllers.
Will IT need to be involved?
Connect can run on its own cellular gateway, so nothing joins the customer’s network.
What maintenance does Cognituv treatment need?
Lamps are changed on a schedule, or when Connect’s UV-C sensors show output has dropped. Grid runs inside the air handler, 24/7, and adds nothing to the airstream.
Can our own contractor install it?
Yes. We quote through contractors and reps, and Cognituv Grid ships as a ready-to-install kit with universal magnetic mounts: no screws, no drilling.
How long before we see results?
Plan on a baseline of at least two weeks, then reviews at 30, 60 and 90 days. Most teams have enough data for a decision at the 90-day review.
Performance depends on installation, airflow, moisture control and maintenance; results are measured against a baseline agreed for your site, not assumed. Updated November 11, 2026.