The installation process for a new heat pump is complicated. It’s not a case where HVAC contractors can disconnect Plumber Cape Coral, FL some wires from your old unit, put a new one in its place, reattach the wires and be on their way.
What’s disturbing is the fact that many HVAC contractors don’t know all the steps that should be part of a good installation. It’s easy to cut corners so that a heat pump runs “good enough.” But “good enough” often means losing thousands of dollars in energy costs over the life of your system, frequent service calls, and decreased comfort for you and your family. It may also mean a shorter lifespan for your heat pump.
At the Beginning of the Buying Process
First things first: When you’re talking to HVAC sales representatives, you should make certain that they’re not out to make a quick buck by selling you something that doesn’t suit your needs.
A Manual J Load Calculation should be performed to get the properly sized equipment. It’s a series of measurements that include the different parameters of your home. This is not the square footage of a home. Unfortunately, square footage alone was the old way of doing things, and some still subscribe to it.
Heat Pump Installation Day
Before your installation team arrives, you should receive a call or text letting you know they’re on their way.
Good HVAC companies will also send pictures accompanied by bios of the installation team that will be working at your home ahead of time. This is an additional safety and comfort factor before a stranger enters your home.
Disconnecting the Old Heat Pump
Your existing heat pump contains a refrigerant that needs to be removed before a new one can be installed. According to the EPA standards, it is unlawful to openly vent this refrigerant into the atmosphere. A device known as a recovery machine must be used, along with a recovery tank, to safely and legally remove the refrigerant in the existing heat pump.
Site Title 