Buying a new furnace is the first step in acquiring the means to heat the entire household. The next obvious step is the installation process. While this process does take time, there are some things that can be done ahead of time to prepare for this appliance. By checking these items off the list, the installers can quickly get to the task of hooking up the new furnace.
Before the day of the Oil Furnace Installation in Potomac, take the time to have the electrical system checked out. A separate breaker should be dedicated only to the furnace. An oil-driven furnace will use some electricity to power the circulation pumps. If the home does not have a breaker just for the furnace or the breaker doesn’t meet the power requirements, this system will have to be adjusted. If the electrical system is already at maximum capacity, the entire panel may have to be replaced.
Take some time to clear out a pathway to the furnace area. Since the furnace will be manually maneuvered into place, you want to give the installers as much room as possible to work in. Since items in the vicinity of the furnace can in contact with it, you also want to clear out the area around it. Double check this area on the day of the Oil Furnace Installation in Potomac.
Make sure to check the dimensions of the furnace and compare them to the dimensions of doorways. If the home has very small doorways, an alternative pathway must be used. Since some basements have very steep stairways, check the railing width and the ceiling height in those areas. While the installers will carry the furnace, things such as railings or trim may have to be removed to make sure that the furnace will fit through the doorway. These items may interfere with the movement of the furnace to the desired area.
The furnace is a relatively big appliance to move. Before the installation happens, make sure that the home is ready to receive it. Take a time to have the electrical system checked out. Make sure all paths are clear. Check the dimensions of doorways. For more information about the installation process, contact Accel Heating and Cooling.