Being a Canadian resident really has its perks from time to time and no matter where you live here there is always someplace beautiful to go see at certain times of year. As with any place you have to take the good with the bad and Canadians are no strangers to extremely cold blasts of weather. That is why it is so important to have a properly working furnace to heat your home when the cold spells hit. In the event you should ever have to replace your heating system here are the steps on how to replace a furnace.
1. Pick Out a new Furnace
Of course the first thing you need to do when you need a new furnace is to purchase one. Try doing an internet search on the dealers and brands of furnaces that are available near you; this will help you identify quality products and quality HVAC companies near you and that is a great place to start your search.
Keep in mind that you dont just want to shop for price either; paying more for a furnace that is quality made, has a great warranty and is very energy efficient will quickly eat up that $500 – $1000 dollars you saved on a budget brand furnace. Dont be afraid to ask for help as far as unit sizing for your home and other things are concerned too.
2. Get Rid of the Old One
Most likely the company that installs your new furnace will take out the old one for you. They will need to do such things as disconnect the incoming power, disconnect the gas or oil line and then tear down and remove the old furnace.
3. Get Ready for the Installation
Before they come to do the installation you have to make sure of a couple things. One, that the area where the furnace is going is free from clutter and other objects (you should always keep the area around your furnace clean because you dont want to block the airflow to it or create a fire hazard). They will need room to lay out the new furnace parts because it will only be partially assembled. Be prepared to have doors propped open so they can bring their materials and tools for the job in and out easy. This is an important step to remember when it comes to how to replace a furnace.
4. Learning How to Use the New Furnace
Once the installation is complete you will not only know how to replace a furnace but you will need to know how to operate the new furnace also. The installation crew should take the time to go over this with you before they leave. Not to mention, you should carefully watch how they operate the system when they go to test it out too.
Follow these steps on how to replace a furnace and you should have no trouble with your installation at all. Once they are done with the install you will have a new furnace keeping you and your family warm even in the coldest months.
