Installing a new furnace in O’Fallon, MO provides a chance to lower your carbon footprint, improve your indoor air quality (IAQ), and reduce your heating costs. You can enjoy near whisper-quiet operation, even and consistent heating, and enhanced comfort. To help you prepare for furnace replacement, the following is everything you can expect.
Furnace Sizing and Selection
The very first step in furnace replacement is heating system design. For some homeowners, this process is as easy as choosing a model that’s comparable in performance and size. For others, installers address ongoing heating system problems, such as hot and cold spots, premature, stress-related failure, and unsteady performance.
HVAC companies use the Manual J Load Calculation to determine the correct furnace size for every environment. This calculation considers:
- The number of occupants
- Insulation types, R-values, and amounts
- Window sizes, types, and locations
- Building layouts
The Manual J also accounts for ceiling heights, roof construction, and other factors.
Based on this calculation, your budget, and your goals, Swiss Air Heating & Cooling, LLC will help you select a furnace. You can review the cost, warranty terms, efficiency, and special features of multiple models before choosing one that suits your needs.
Optimize Your Fuel Source
Once you’ve selected your new furnace, our team will optimize its fuel source. In O’Fallon, gas-fired furnaces are the most popular type. These furnaces produce steady heat at temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Natural gas is clean-burning and perfect for O’Fallon’s cold winters. If you already have a natural gas line, our installers will test, inspect, and maintain its connection.
Many homeowners in O’Fallon are switching to electric furnaces. Electric furnaces convert 100% of the fuel they consume into heat energy. If you’re in the process of electrifying your home, you may need to upgrade your electrical panel to accommodate this high-demand heating appliance.
Disconnect and Remove Old Heating Equipment
On installation day, our team will disconnect and remove your old heating equipment. We offer safe and environmentally friendly disposal of all furnace types.
Set Up Your New Furnace
We’ll set up and connect your new furnace. This includes installing or modifying exhaust vents and making all necessary HVAC air duct improvements.
Install or Modify Exhaust Vents
When homeowners switch to high-efficiency furnaces, they often need new furnace storage areas. High-efficiency furnaces have two heat exchangers and PVC pipes for condensation drainage. Not only are these furnaces larger than standard furnaces, but they also require more clearance.
If installing your furnace in a brand-new location, we’ll need to install new exhaust vents or modify your existing ones. Even if you’re installing a comparable furnace in the same location, exhaust vent inspections, maintenance, and slight modifications will ensure overall furnace safety.
HVAC Air Duct Replacement or Modifications
Furnaces and air ducts have comparable lifespans. Furnaces typically last 15 to 20 years, and HVAC air ducts often last 10 to 25 years. Replacing your furnace and your air ducts at the same time will optimize air delivery and allow for the most efficient performance. If you intend to keep your current ductwork, we may need to make slight modifications in its configuration to support your new heating equipment.
Thermostat Installation
Your new heating equipment could require the installation of a new thermostat. Furnace technologies have advanced significantly over the past decade. Smart and programmable thermostats often pair best with new heaters. These devices allow homeowners to fully leverage furnaces’ available smart features. Whether you opt for a new thermostat or keep your existing one, we’ll connect your heater to this device, calibrate your thermostat, and test its functionality.
System Testing
Before leaving, our team will test your heating equipment for safety and efficiency. We’ll make sure that your furnace can create and maintain the temperature you want, and that it vents exhaust gases completely. We can also explain the terms of your warranty and show you how to register for it.
Getting Ready for Our Installation Team
On the day of your furnace replacement, create clear pathways for our installation team. Remove all clutter and other obstacles at your front or back entry and in your hallways. We use drop cloths, shoe booties, and other protective gear to keep building interiors clean. On average, these jobs last four to eight hours.
Since 1989, we’ve proudly served O’Fallon and the surrounding cities with expert furnace installation. We offer and install gas and electric furnaces from some of the nation’s most trusted brands. We also provided financing for heating installation for qualified applicants. If you need a new furnace in O’Fallon, contact Swiss Air Heating & Cooling, LLC now!
