Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Furnace Installation
Furnace Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Furnace Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Furnace Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Furnace Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Furnace Installation labor cost? What are the important Furnace Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Furnace Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Furnace Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Furnace Installation expect to pay between $178.39 to $327.49 for each furnace. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Furnace Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Furnace Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Furnace Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Furnace Installation work? | The safety and health risks associated with Furnace Installation can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Furnace Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Furnace Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Furnace Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Furnace Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Furnace Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Furnace Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Furnace Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Furnace Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Furnace Installation
- A detailed furnace layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The furnaces will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The installed furnaces will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The furnace, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The furnaces will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The furnaces will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Furnace Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Furnace Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the furnaces work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Furnace Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Furnace Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Select, specify and order furnaces; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of furnaces; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Obtain a permit for Furnace Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Connect furnaces to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Schedule and supervise Furnace Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
