If your current furnace is between 15 and 20 years old, it’s likely time for an upgrade before the cold weather hits. Once you’ve scheduled a visit from a professional HVAC installation company, there are several things you can do to prepare your home for the new equipment and make installation easier for the technician. Here’s what to keep in mind.

3 Tips for Getting Ready for Your New Furnace

Verify Details of the Visit

In the days leading up to the visit, check in with the technician to confirm the installation’s date and time. In addition to the double-checking the schedule, ask for copies of any certifications and workers’ compensation insurance forms. These ensure that you will not be held liable if a technician is injured while performing the installation.

Clear the Furnace Area 

Clutter will make the HVAC installation unnecessarily cumbersome. Before the technician arrives, clear the space around your furnace so there’s enough room for them to move the equipment around without any impediments. There should also be a clear and direct path to the furnace area. Making these adjustments allows the technician to perform the work as efficiently as possible.

Buy Touch-Up Paint

A new furnace will warm your home more comfortably, but it doesn’t have to interfere with your home’ aesthetic. Your new furnace might not be the same size and shape as your old unit and will also likely require a new thermostat, so it’s a good idea to have some touch-up paint ready. By purchasing the matching paint ahead of time, you’ll be able to paint the area behind your new furnace and around the thermostat right after the HVAC installation. Not only will your home be cozier, but you’ll maintain your clean aesthetic, too.

If you’re in need of professional HVAC installation, Combs Heating & Cooling of Chillicothe, OH, is ready to give you the upgrade you need. For more than a decade, this family-owned and operated business has provided furnace and air conditioning installation services thanks to its team of experienced, licensed, and insured technicians. Visit the website for a full list of services or call (740) 772-2233 to get a free estimate on a new system.