With spring only a few weeks away, many homeowners shop for new HVAC systems. After all, winter and spring are the best times to purchase a new heating and cooling system.
Once you buy, the next step is figuring out when to install and what to expect from the HVAC installation process.
We’re here to help with a brief guide to HVAC installations. Read on for tips on what you can do to prepare your house and household for the big day.
Where Will the New HVAC System Go?
One thing most people don’t realize about HVAC systems is the size difference. Replacing an HVAC system sometimes means a significant reduction in bulk. Your new system may take up less space.
A reduction in space could allow you to reconfigure your current HVAC setup.
Qualified HVAC contractors can help by assessing the space and making suggestions about changing the location of your new HVAC components. For example, if your compressor sits in an area that gets sun most of the day, you may be able to install the new unit in a shadier location.
The same goes for the new furnace equipment.
Don’t be tempted to wait until the day of installation. At that point, your contractor probably can’t make location changes.
Explore the HVAC Installation Process
While you can research it online, your contractor is the best information source about installing an HVAC unit. Even so, there are a few key things you can do to ensure a smooth installation.
First, clear the work area. Your HVAC contractors need a safe and clean space to work. You’ll make their job more manageable if you clear boxes and other household items from the workspace.
Second, please secure your pets. Scruffy and Princess may be the most lovable animals you’ve met, but they may get aggressive when an HVAC team comes into their space. Don’t forget to keep the kids out of the work area.
Third, be aware that most HVAC installations take roughly 8-14 hours. Some take longer.
Explore the Features of Your New HVAC Equipment
All heating and cooling systems come with a manual. Everything you need to know about your equipment will be right at your fingertips.
Even if you don’t have a paper copy of your manual before installation day, you may find a fair amount of information online.
If you spend time reviewing the features and capabilities of the new system before you turn it on for the first time, you’ll feel more confident about how it operates.
Reading up on your new HVAC equipment before installation can also help you prepare a list of questions to ask your contractor when they come to install.
We Specialize in HVAC Installations
Now that you’ve read a few tips on preparing your home for a new HVAC system, it’s time to get down to business and make your installation appointment.
Contact the team at Sewell Electric & HVAC.
We specialize in HVAC installations and anything else related to cooling and heating.
