It's never an easy nor inexpensive prospect in replacing the heating system in your home.
From scam artists knocking on your door and being aggressive in their sales tactics, this can be overwhelming and confusing.
We have been replacing furnaces, boilers and HVAC systems for many years. We are an authorized Lennox dealer so you know you are getting a reputable product.
Furthermore, never expect an exact heating system replacement quote over the phone. There are too many variables in every furnace installation, boiler installation Some companies who solicit heating equipment over the phone, without so much as a site visit, are merely trying to get their foot in the door. Once there, the price will inevitably change as he may have overlooked many gas safety issues among other things. And other items not noticeable unless a site visit is performed. Chimneys require a thorough inspection and in most cases when replacing a mid-efficient furnace with a new high efficiency model the chimney must be what we call in the market donated Especially pay attention in these areas not commonly seen. For example your attic where the chimney passes through the attic area before being vented to atmosphere. The B-Vent should not have any signs of corrosion in particular. They are not to be perforated at all, ie holes through the B-vent. B-vent transitioning through an attic space or other unheated space a prone to more condensation problems due to the potential extreme temperatures produced through the combustion process.
I hope you can obtain enough basic knowledge from this article to prepare questions for each bidding contractor. Remember to call any references the conractor might off, check the BBB (Better Business Bureau) Do ever feel pressured from the first furnace salesmen start knocking, nor ever pay a deposit upfront. Reputable companies typically do not charge anything upfront. These salesman are slick and they could convince the unprepared to spend more money than is needed. And yes, all furnace and/or boiler replacement required permits. We also compare apples to apples as equipment type is better than others. Obviously some furnace brands are far superior and much less trouble than others.
ECM or (electrical communicated motor) use much less power to run than the old blowers in your current furnace.
Provided they are installed correctly, setup combustion wise and serviced on a frequent basis the furnace should provide years of trouble free operation. Additionally they can achieve up to 95-95% in efficiency. This is also the time to think about installing a humidifier and in upgraded filter system for cleaner air and less problematic for those suffering from asthma
Are your gas lines legal, big enough and adequate enough to supply gas to all the gas appliances in the house, ie. fireplace,natural gas bbq, gas range or gas dryer.They all add gas load to the equation.
We take pride in our work, and will treat your home like our own, with care. Whether the task is a boiler to a furnace, our technicians can not only install the units, they also service and repair the same equipment.
A basement inspection in the area around the furnace of ductwork is a wise idea. We need to know whether there are
both fresh air supply to the return ducting and whether there is an existing combustion air supply. These items are only relevant during the installation of high efficiency condensing furnaces. Also check for a functioning humidifier.
Some humidifiers are superior than others depending on the humidifier make, model and the size of the home.
Our boiler installations are top notch, efficient. We use only quality boilers and related components for years of trouble free operation. All our installations are guaranteed to be trouble free. We perform a combustion analysis to ensure a proper burn with less boiler service problems down the road. Here is and example of the quality IBC boilers we use.
Alberta General Plumbing
12180 40 Street SE,
Calgary, AB
403-390-1115
Website: WeFixHeating.ca
Email: info@generalplumbing.ca
Servicing Cochrane, RedWood Meadows, Bragg Creek, Millarville, Strathmore and many points between.
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