Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Gas Furnace Installation
Gas Furnace Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Gas Furnace Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Gas Furnace Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Gas Furnace Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Gas Furnace Installation labor cost? What are the important Gas Furnace Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Gas Furnace Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Gas Furnace Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Gas Furnace Installation expect to pay between $183.71 to $332.81 for each gas furnace. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Gas Furnace Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are typically required for Gas Furnace Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Gas Furnace Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Gas Furnace Installation work? | The safety and health risks associated with Gas Furnace Installation can be significant. It is strongly recommended that you hire a qualified, licensed and insured service professional to perform this work. |
| Is Gas Furnace Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Gas Furnace Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Gas Furnace Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Gas Furnace Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Gas Furnace Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Gas Furnace Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Gas 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 Gas Furnace Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Gas Furnace Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Gas Furnace Installation
- A detailed gas furnace layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The gas 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 gas furnaces will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The gas furnace, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The gas furnaces will be securely anchored to structural framing
- The gas furnaces will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Gas Furnace Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Gas Furnace Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the gas 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 Gas Furnace Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Gas 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 gas 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 gas 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 Gas Furnace Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Connect gas furnaces to gas line using approved connection fittings in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Connect gas 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 Gas Furnace Installation permit inspection
- Correct any permit issues; schedule and confirm final permit inspection signoff
