If the idea of spending another cold season huddled around an electric heater for warmth fills you with dread, you’ve probably decided to have a heating system installed in your home. A heating installation will ensure you and your family stay warm no matter what the Flagstaff winter throws at you. But before you can bask in your cozy paradise, there are a few things you’ll need to check off the list. 

Whether you’re upgrading from a fireplace or electric heater, putting in a heat pump, or thinking big with central heating, a little preparation will save you a lot of hassle.

Let’s take a look at the things you need to have in place before installation day.

Your Pre-Installation Checklist

Just like you wouldn’t invite your friends over for dinner and forget to clean the house, you can’t have your HVAC techs turn up without preparing your home.

Here’s how to get your space ready for installation with minimal fuss:

☑️ Clear the area: HVAC technicians are pretty fit (comes with the job), but we’re not gymnasts. So make sure the installation area is free from obstacles and clutter. 

This includes spaces where ducting will go (like your attic) and the outside area where the equipment will be installed. 

☑️ Pet-free zone: When the installation begins, there will be a lot of loud noises from drilling, hammering, and other power tools. We have found that animals tend to get frightened, so ensure that pets are safe and secure before work starts.

As much as we love your furry friends, a heating installation project is no place for family pets.

☑️Prepare for dust: Installing your new heating system will kick up a fair share of plaster and dust, so if you have asthma or breathing issues, it might be best to sit this one out.

We also recommend covering and food preparation surfaces that might be exposed to settling dust.

☑️ Be available for questions: During the course of installing heating your home, questions will arise which you should be available to answer. These questions usually come down to where the fuses and breakers for power are and where the valves to shut off the gas supply are located. 

Make sure you are aware of the location of these before the installer team arrives.

☑️ Understand the process: If you’re the type who likes to know what’s happening every step of the way (and who doesn’t?) Now is a great time to take a look at our installation process. It will give you peace of mind and allow you to follow along. 

What To Expect From Heating Installation Day

What happens when the heating installation crew rolls up? Here’s what to expect—and don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know the technical details. That’s our job, yours is to relax.

• Out with the old, in with the new: If you have an old heating system, it will be completely removed, right down the wiring and ducting.
• Hook it up and test it out: Your new system will be installed, connected, and thoroughly tested.
• Thermostat setting: The installation team will fine-tune the heating system to your specifications. With central heating systems, this means picking the temperature you would like your home to be all winter.
• Get the lowdown: Once everything is up and running, the crew will give you a crash course on how to use it. You won’t need to become an HVAC expert overnight, but you will learn how to use everything without having to Google it.
• Clean up: Installers don’t just leave a mess behind. Installation also includes a thorough tidy-up of the work areas, removal of debris, and tidying up of ducting, piping, and wiring. 

Get Ready for Winter With Heating Installation in Your Home!

With your home prepared and all the details ironed out, you’re all set for a smooth and easy heating installation.

Whether installing a furnace, heat pump, or a full HVAC system, the key is in the prep. Soon, you’ll be kicking back in warmth without lifting a finger (except maybe to adjust the thermostat).

Autumn is here, and winter isn’t far away, so if you’ve been dreaming of a warm home this cold season, Confident Comfort has you covered with a huge range of professional and reliable heating options. Don’t suffer through another freezing winter without heating. Contact Confident Comfort today and get a quote for your home heating project or existing system repair.