Did You Install Your Own Furnace?
Were you happy with the results? I’m thinking about doing it with a friend’s help who has done two…..Im a fairly handy dude. and the cost of a furnace install is like 50-60% labor.
I bought the crib as a fixer, and I’ve done a bunch of the stuff myself…it doesnt look too hard…any thoughts?
November 6, 2009 @ 9:03 am
Thers more to installing a furnace than u can see for one u should know how to troubleshoot not all furn. come from factory wired right next u need to know the proper way to install sheetmetal knowing how to make transitions for proper airflow.U can put it in youself but in my experience when the homeowner does it’s a total diaster and the warranty is null and void if not put in by a licensed contractor.And if u hve to ask that means you’re not sure or don’t HAVE ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO DO IT .THERE’S NO ROOM FOR ERROR .Also the gas meter needs to be clocked to ensure u burn the proper amount of gas.
November 6, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
better check with building code department. there is usually an inspection.
November 6, 2009 @ 6:16 pm
Yes. I am a licensed plumber.
November 7, 2009 @ 1:01 am
Electic or Gas furnace? Other?
Electric – it’s simple then, just re-wire the new one.
Gas – not a good idea unless your a gas fitter, unless of course your going to leave the gas work to someone experienced, at the very least NEVER work on the gas line on the supply side of the furnace shut off valve.
The hardest part is probably modifing the sheet metal work (Plenium), unless you have access to a custom sheet metal shop, you’ll probably have a hard time matching up the new furnace to the old duct work.
Of course that last problem if it’s gas is the venting of the appliance. A new chiminey is usually required because newer furnaces are more efficient. So unless its a high efficieny unit – look out.
Last thing check with your local municipality, or building inspection branch, sometime they won’t permit a homeowner. No permits CAN mean lots of future problems, like not being able to insure, sell, or have coverage incase the worst happens…