What To Do Before Hiring Someone For Furnace Installation

30 July 2020
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If you need a new furnace installed in your house, there are a few things you should do before simply calling an HVAC contractor and hiring them on the spot. You will want to choose an efficient furnace, double-check that the contractor's license and insurance are up to date, and clean out the area to be worked in.

Choose An Efficient Furnace

A good first step to take when installing a new furnace is to make sure that you have chosen a furnace that is as efficient as you can possibly afford. The more efficiently your furnace runs, the less energy it needs to heat your home and the less you have to pay on your utility bill. You can determine the efficiency of a furnace by checking it's AFUE rating, which stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. An AFUE rating of 90 means that 90 percent of the energy a furnace uses goes towards heating your home and 10 percent is lost. You can find furnaces with AFUE ratings up to 97. If you are letting your HVAC contractor find a furnace for you, you should specify the AFUE rating you would like.

Check The Contractor's License

One of the most important parts of hiring any contractor to do home repair, especially those that deal with the sometimes dangerous work that is the HVAC field, is to make sure they are licensed and insured as a business person or as part of a larger HVAC business. You want experienced and professional tradespeople to work with the furnace, as improper installation of furnaces can lead to damages and even injury down the line. Make sure to do your due diligence with the contractor you choose — they should not only be highly rated and professional but also legally able to do the work you are asking them to do.

Clean Out The Area, Safely

Finally, you should clean out the area where the furnace will be installed. This will help both you and your HVAC contractor to install the furnace with as little hassle as possible. This does not include trying to move insulation such as fiberglass away from the area or messing with any pipework for easier access. You should let the HVAC contractor do that, as they know what they're doing and can handle the dangers that fiberglass insulation has. Cleaning out the area will also reduce the risk of injury, especially if there are steps.

When hiring someone to install a furnace, make sure that they are licensed and insured, that you have the most efficient furnace you can afford, and that the area is clear for installation. For more information on furnace installation, contact a local HVAC contractor.