"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business trom service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. What Is The Difference Between A Safety Inspection And A Cleaning? Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Years ago when oil was a common source for heating our homes, a proper cleaning of the orifice was mandatory or the unit wouldn't work properly. Soot was a main culprit of many no heat calls. In later years most furnaces had cast iron bur- ners that required annual brushing and vacuuming. With to- day's technology the furnaces are designed to run very clean but they do have numerous electronics that require annual inspection to make sure they are performing to factory specifications. So the evolution of the furnace has actually changed the pro- tocol from annual cleanings to annual safety inspections. Air conditioners definitely require annual cleaning to maintain their efficiency and functionality. The condensor discharges the heat from the home to the outside. During this process the surrounding air gets sucked into the fins on the tubing. Any airborne particles get stuck on the aluminum fins. As they accumulate they restrict the air and drive up the head pressure. If these fins are not cleaned they will eventually shut down the compressor. All manufacturers recommend annual maintenance on their equipment to maintain the warranty and maximize the efficiency of the units. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: It's A* Spring Thing! Con Official Schedule your A/C Clean & Check today SALEE OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time Honoree Tumto the eperts wwww. "Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business trom service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. What Is The Difference Between A Safety Inspection And A Cleaning? Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Years ago when oil was a common source for heating our homes, a proper cleaning of the orifice was mandatory or the unit wouldn't work properly. Soot was a main culprit of many no heat calls. In later years most furnaces had cast iron bur- ners that required annual brushing and vacuuming. With to- day's technology the furnaces are designed to run very clean but they do have numerous electronics that require annual inspection to make sure they are performing to factory specifications. So the evolution of the furnace has actually changed the pro- tocol from annual cleanings to annual safety inspections. Air conditioners definitely require annual cleaning to maintain their efficiency and functionality. The condensor discharges the heat from the home to the outside. During this process the surrounding air gets sucked into the fins on the tubing. Any airborne particles get stuck on the aluminum fins. As they accumulate they restrict the air and drive up the head pressure. If these fins are not cleaned they will eventually shut down the compressor. All manufacturers recommend annual maintenance on their equipment to maintain the warranty and maximize the efficiency of the units. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: It's A* Spring Thing! Con Official Schedule your A/C Clean & Check today SALEE OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time Honoree Tumto the eperts wwww.