How to Prep Your Lusby, MD Home for HVAC Installation
Making the decision to invest in a new HVAC system for your Lusby, MD home requires a lot of forethought. While you’ve undoubtedly considered how much the system will cost, how long it will take to install it and what company you want to entrust with the job, you also need to think about getting your home ready for the installation crew. Learn more about steps that you can take to prep your home for HVAC installation.
Make Plans for Kids and Pets
If you have small children in your home, it’s a good idea to make plans for them to be somewhere else on the day of your new HVAC installation. The crew that installs your new system will use a power tools, and they will move heavy items around your home. If your kids aren’t old enough to understand the dangers to themselves and others of getting in the way, it’s best to make plans for them to spend the day with a close friend or family member.
It’s also a good idea to plan to have your pets stay somewhere else, such as the trusted boarding facility you use when you’re on vacation. If for any reason you can’t take your pets out of the home for a day or two, you’ll still need to ensure that they’re out of the installation team’s way. You’ll also need to make sure that they’re confined to an area from which they can’t run outside while the crew is carrying equipment into your home.
Take the Day Off
Someone needs to be at your house when the HVAC installers arrive and while they’re working. Throughout the installation process, service technicians will likely have questions for you about where things go and how you want the system set up. Try to make sure that you’re off work on the day of the installation so that you can be there to answer any questions.
Clear the Driveway
This may seem like it’s not a big deal, but having your driveway free of cars, bikes, outdoor toys and other items can speed things up for your HVAC installer. Depending on the type of system that they’re installing in your home, the installers may show up in multiple vehicles, each carrying tools and parts of the system that they need quick access to.
When you have everything cleared out of your driveway, it allows the installation team to unload their equipment quickly. This cuts down on the amount of time that they have to spend digging through their vehicles for parts and pieces.
Prepare a Path
You can also help your HVAC installer speed things up by providing a clear path to the areas in and around your home that they’ll need to access. If you have lawn furniture sitting between your driveway and the outdoor part of your HVAC system, get it out of the way, so the team can quickly remove your old system and position your new one.
At the very least, plan to provide a clear path to your breaker box. That way, your installer won’t have to move furniture and other items in order to access the necessary areas of your home.
Your new HVAC system should provide you and your family with years of comfort and energy efficiency. You can help the installers that you choose by taking these steps to make sure that your home is ready for them before they arrive. If you’re ready to have a new system installed, contact our team at Hancock Refrigeration Heating and Air Conditioning today to find out about our world-class residential HVAC services.
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