If you’re thinking about putting in a furnace by yourself, please think again. Furnace installations are definitely a job for the experts. Not only are do-it-yourself furnace installations dangerous, they also require tools and skill sets most homeowners don’t possess. Without purchasing your furnace from a licensed contractor, homeowners can miss out on owning the highest quality furnaces on the market.
Consider the following reasons why you should hire a licensed HVAC contractor to install your new furnace before you attempt the job yourself.
- Safety. Fuel-burning furnaces produce carbon monoxide (CO), which is a potentially lethal gas. One small error in your furnace installation and/or function and the air quality in your home may be compromised. If the CO leak goes undetected, your health and the health of your family is at risk.
- Tools and skills. Putting in a furnace is a complicated and multi-step process that requires specific tools and skills. For example, you will need a set of refrigeration gauges and a two-stage vacuum pump. These tools aren’t a normal household acquisition and aren’t worth the expense for a single furnace installation. What’s your plan if your ductwork needs to be modified? Are you an experienced sheet metal worker with a thorough grasp of s-hooks, drives and custom-offset ductwork? Our licensed technicians are specially trained and spend significant hours in the field before they install furnaces on their own.
- Energy efficiency. Heating equipment manufacturers work hard to produce top quality furnaces that meet high energy-efficiency standards. In order to make sure the units are installed correctly, and to maximize their efficiency, most manufacturers only sell units to licensed HVAC contractors or factory-trained craftsmen. Opting to install a furnace on your own may mean having to purchase second-rate equipment, with a second-rate warranty. Plus, a do-it-yourself installation may void the warranty anyway.
While we respect your interest in DIY projects, putting in a furnace is one task that should be crossed off your list and trusted to the professionals. Contact Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. We have provided reliable furnace installations for our Dayton area customers for more than 30 years.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about furnace installation and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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