Making the decision to invest in a new furnace for your home can be exciting. Once you’ve had your initial consultation and have chosen the furnace that you want to put in your home, it’s time to think about the installation process. Before your HVAC technicians arrive to do the installation, there are some important preparation steps that you want to take as a homeowner.
Clear a Path
One of the best places to start preparing is by clearing a path to your furnace. It’s important to keep in mind that your old furnace is going to have to come out and the new furnace is going to have to be brought in. Apart from the furnace itself, you’re going to need enough room for two to three technicians to do the manual labor. Ensuring that there’s a wide space entering your home the whole way to where your furnace sits will help to speed up the whole furnace installation process.
Have Open Building Access
Apart from just clearing around your home, it’s also important to keep in mind where your HVAC technician can park their vehicle. If you have a driveway, opt for moving your cars out of the way to allow for your HVAC technician to back in. This will provide plenty of room for your new unit to be brought in.
Have a Plan for Kids and Pets
A furnace replacement service needs to be done with the utmost safety. It’s best to ensure that you have an area for your kids to congregate where they’re away from the installers and any of the equipment being moved in or out of your home. Furthermore, have a plan for where your pets can stay throughout the process. Even if your pets are friendly, they can get in the way and cause safety concerns during the installation process.
Make Sure You’re Available
While it may mean taking a day off work or working from home, it’s vital to ensure that you’re available throughout the entire replacement process. This will allow you to answer any questions that your technicians may have in a swift manner to keep the installation process moving quickly. Most furnace installations will take around one to two days to complete. Your furnace installer should be able to give you an estimated timeframe for your replacement process.
Have Available Fuel On-Site
If your new furnace is going to use propane or heating oil as its main fuel source, then you’ll want to ensure that you have an adequate supply on-site. It can be easy to forget about running out of fuel last season and not getting it refilled before your replacement service. If you don’t have adequate fuel in your storage tank, your technician won’t be able to complete the installation process and properly test your system.
Know Your Wi-Fi Information
If your new heating system comes with smart technology integration or you’re simply having a smart thermostat installed, then your HVAC technician is going to need access to your Wi-Fi information. With autofill technology, it can be easy to forget what your actual Wi-Fi password is. Be sure to write down this information prior to your technician arriving to ensure that they can smoothly hook up your devices and verify that they work while they’re there.
Consider Pairing Installation With Other Services
When you schedule a furnace installation service with your HVAC provider, it’s also a good time to consider pairing that with another service or two. Most service providers will offer a slight discount when you pair multiple services together since they won’t have to drive out to your home multiple times. Important services to pair with a new furnace installation are duct cleaning and duct sealing services. You may also want to consider a home energy audit to determine where most of your heat loss is happening.
Expert Furnace Installation Service
Brian’s Heating and Cooling Inc. offers expert furnace installation services for the Madera, CA, area. We can also assist with all your heating services needs as well as air conditioning, duct sealing, water heater, heat pump, duct cleaning, indoor air quality, energy audit, and ventilation services.
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