Needing to replace your home’s heating system is a rare occurrence for most homeowners, so you might not know what to expect. While you don’t have to do too much to prepare, learning how to simplify the furnace installation process will certainly help. The installers will appreciate your efforts, and you’ll have a more positive experience.
The following tasks will ensure you are ready to get started replacing your furnace:
Clean Essential Areas
Homeowners often store clutter around their furnaces during the warmer seasons. If that is a habit you practice, it’s one you’ll want to break before it’s time to replace your unit. You need to avoid leaving obstacles strewn about that could complicate the HVAC installation. And even after the process is complete, continuing to clutter up the space might pose a fire hazard once your furnace replacement is ready for use.
Turn Off the Utilities
While replacing a furnace, your installation team will disconnect the lines that connect your old device to the natural gas supply. They will also work with your home’s electrical wiring as they connect the new heating system. While a good technician knows to check these utilities before starting their work, you can help by shutting off the utilities before they arrive.
Manage Your Children and Pets
A home without proper heating provides the ideal environment for the spread of viruses and bacteria, which puts anyone with compromised immunity at risk. You can avoid dealing with common winter illnesses by finding heated accommodations for your family and pets until you replace your broken furnace.
In addition, keeping your children and pets away from your home during the furnace installation process will give your HVAC technicians more freedom to set up the new system, as they won’t have to worry about anyone injuring themselves on the equipment.
Write a List of Questions to Ask the Installer
Consider any issues that concern you ahead of time and compile them into a list. Doing so will help you get informed answers when your installer arrives. A reputable furnace replacement company, such as Steadfast Heating & Air, will eagerly answer any concerns you have about your replacement furnace before our technicians arrive on-site.
Check Your Thermostat
Many signs of a furnace malfunction result from a faulty thermostat and have nothing to do with the condition of the furnace itself. To avoid any confusion, check your thermostat before the HVAC technicians arrive to start the furnace installation process. Replace the batteries in the thermostat and adjust its settings to make sure it functions properly.
Test the Carbon Monoxide Detector
When replacing a furnace, HVAC technicians will make sure the connections are secure to avoid gas leaks and other hazards. In addition, they will check the components in the furnace, including the heat exchanger, to ensure the unit won’t leak carbon monoxide into your home. Make sure you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in place and replace their batteries as soon as you schedule a furnace installation (as well as once a year, in general).
Is It Time to Update Your Heating System?
Steadfast Heating & Air provides HVAC installation services in addition to maintenance and repairs. If you think your furnace is reaching the end of its lifetime, we can provide a thorough inspection and replacement recommendation. Contact us to get started!