When the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your home goes on the fritz and needs replacing instead of repairing, you’ll find yourself embroiled in about a week-long process. Although an HVAC replacement typically takes one to two days, purchasing the HVAC unit and choosing your contractor add to the project’s timeline. Let’s consider what to expect when having your HVAC unit replaced.
If you reside in the Bethpage or Central Islip area, contact GMG HVAC Inc. for an estimate and appointment. In other areas, contact the licensed, certified HVAC installers in your area for an estimate. Your contractor may include the cost of purchasing a system from them in the estimate or include only labor.
Although it may seem tempting to only buy a replacement for a blown compressor, for example, your HVAC will provide a more energy-efficient function if you replace the entire system all at once. Your contractor can guide you on the size of the system you need, based on your home’s square footage.
Before having the new HVAC installed, have the HVAC contractor inspect the ductwork. If the system reached the age that it needs replacing, the ducts could also have fallen into disrepair. Without the inspection, you won’t know if they need replacing, since you don’t see the inside of the ducts. If they require replacing or repairing, have the ducts fixed before the installation takes place. This order of work produces the most efficient operation of the new HVAC.
Prepare your home for your HVAC installers to visit. Move any high-value items, such as antiques or electronics, out of their way. Corral any pets in the backyard or in a room the HVAC installer won’t enter.
The actual installation typically takes one day. Homes with ductwork repair needs may take two days. The HVAC service crew usually consists of the foreman and two assistants. They will cover the flooring with tarps and move lightweight furnishings away from their work area. The crew covers heavy furniture with tarps to protect it, then gets to work on the ducts and HVAC system.
Expect the HVAC installers to need access to the attic, basement, crawlspace, and any other area that includes part of the HVAC system. They turn off the old system, cut the power to it, then remove it. Next, they install the new air conditioner and heating unit, followed by the HVAC system.
Contact GMG HVAC Inc. for HVAC replacement in Bethpage, Central Islip, and the surrounding areas in New York. Let our fully licensed, insured company help you heat and cool your home efficiently.
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