If you find yourself in need of a new HVAC system, Galmiche & Sons is here to help you through the process. Furnace installation questions can be bountiful when deciding on a model and contractor – things like efficiency rating and price will be on your mind.
Before you make any decisions on a new furnace, check our furnace installation questions and answers for some good information. If we have not answered all your furnace installation questions below, give us a call and we will get you the information you need. Or if you are ready to scheduled your furnace installation, fill out our HVAC system quote request form online.
Frequently Asked Furnace Installation Questions
Furnace Installation Question 1: How will I know it is time to install a new furnace?
There are many factors that go into this decision. The main things to consider include:
- Age – Furnaces typically last about 15-20 years.
- Repair costs – The need for frequent or high-cost repairs may indicate a good time to install a new furnace.
- Utility bills – An older furnace will be less efficient than a new one. If your utility bills are increasing, it may be time to consider a new furnace.
Furnace Installation Question 2: How much will a furnace installation cost?
This is a tough one to answer, but it is perhaps our most common furnace installation question. The national average for a new furnace installation is about $4,500, but just like knowing when it is time to replace your furnace, this is based on many factors. Brand, efficiency rating, and installation time are all things to consider. Another thing that could impact the cost are the quality of your duct system and electrical panel. If these need to be updated, your costs will increase.
Furnace Installation Question 3: How can I be a knowledgeable consumer for my furnace installation project?
We love to provide you with information to be knowledgeable on your furnace installation project, and that is why we have given you this furnace installation question and answer guide. However, because we cannot fit everything into this article, here there are a few things you can do on your own:
- Research HVAC systems, brands, and prices – Read reviews online, ask your friends and family what brand they have.
- Know efficiency ratings – The annual fuel use efficiency, or AFUE, tells you the ratio of heat output to dollar of fuel consumption. All new furnaces must have an AFUE of 80 and the highest is around 98 AFUE.
- Get installation quotes – We recommend you talk to at least three HVAC companies. Check their reviews online and their credentials to ensure they are licensed and insured.
Furnace Installation Question 4: Can I install a furnace on my own?
Furnace installation is a complicated matter and if not performed correctly could lead to deadly gases leaking into your home, resulting in death. We do not recommend you do this on your own unless you are a trained, licensed, insured technician. Keep you and your family safe and call us to install your new furnace.
Contact Us for More Answers to Your Furnace Installation Questions
If you are ready to move forward with your furnace installation in St. Louis, request an HVAC system quote online or give us a call. We will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have or get your new furnace installation scheduled.
