If the HVAC unit that gives comfort to your family at home or your staff at work has seen better days and you are planning to replace it with a new unit, it’s important to know what to expect throughout the installation process. This is also applicable if you are simply replacing your old equipment because it doesn’t work as well or there is some latest unit that uses efficient technology that you want to test. It is encouraged that you invest in a good unit because such a unit will lower your utility cost and will give you a better experience at cooling your home.

After you buy the unit and notify your technicians to come for the installation, it is important to develop some expectations on how things will run come the installation day. The first thing is to ensure you get a confirmation from the installation team on the day and timing of the installation service. Professional HVAC technicians, give you a call on the day before as well as on the installation day so that you can know they are around the corner.

Removal of the Old Unit

One of the things you should expect if indeed the people doing the installation are professionals is that they will treat your home or business premises just as their own. They will endeavor to keep it clean and cause minimal if any disruption as they work around your schedule.

The technician will inspect the HVAC setup and thereafter bring the necessary tools and equipment for the job. They are usually somewhere on their truck. They will turn off the power, disconnect the old unit and drain any coolant in your system so that it can be properly disposed of.

The Installation Timeframe

As a prudent homeowner, you may want to know the length of time the installation will take. One thing you must appreciate though is that each home is unique in its characteristics and this may affect the time frame for installation. That said, the expected time for any typical installation is anything between 4 and 10 hours for a new furnace and 4 to 8 hours for an AC unit. When installing both at the same time, the duration could be longer about 8 to 14 hours on average. Most installation jobs are usually completed within a day, but there are complicated ones that take up to two days. You can also ask the HVAC professional so that they can give you an idea of the time it will take.

What to Ask the Installers Before They Leave

If this is your first installation or it is a new brand, model, or type of unit, you may have questions post-installation. For instance, you may want the technician to explain to you how the new thermostat is programmed. Also, you may want to know the recommended periodic inspections, maintenance, and cleaning so that the equipment can work at the best efficiency level possible. Maintenance programs are usually offered by these technicians, so you may find it useful to ask them if they have any available and how they are packaged.

Before you release them, ask for their 24-hour emergency service number so that in case the unit develops a problem, you can always reach out to them. This will give you and your family peace of mind.

Always look for professionally trained and certified HVAC technicians to handle your HVAC equipment installation. It’s your investment and you have a duty to protect it at all costs.