Is it as simple as hooking up the gas and electric to the furnace and then hooking up the ducts and vent? Am I missing something? I am trying to decide if I can replace my old furnace on my own. Thank you.
2006-11-02 03:03:42 · 13 answers · asked by James Y 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I don't know where you live but where I live you absolutely CAN NOT hook up your own gas furnace.
If you ever had a house fire for any reason and the insurance company found out that the furnace is not the original and you don't have proof that the new one was installed by a licensed contractor....BIG trouble. No insurance!
Seriously!
Phone around and see if you can hook it up yourself before you do anything. Maybe all you need is the gas inspector come out and make sure you've done it correctly.
Find out before you start this project.
2006-11-02 03:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Chatty 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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Is it as simple as hooking up the gas and electric to the furnace and then hooking up the ducts and vent? Am I missing something? I am trying to decide if I can replace my old furnace on my own. Thank you.
2015-08-07 02:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a fairly simple task .the biggest problem you will run into is retro-fitting the old duct work .you will find that the newer furnaces are much smaller .and a bit shorter ,so that means extending the old duct work. or sitting it on a cold box to make it higher .and re pluming the gas line .and if you have Central air that brings in a whole new set of changles .of witch it takes a lot of special tools .it would be cheaper to have a pro work with you than to go out and try to buy the nessary tools .also good luck buing almost any of the things you need .because you need a license
2006-11-02 03:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by ata31254 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
James, just by asking the question it indicates you should hire a professional to do the installation. It's just not worth taking the chance of blowing up the house if your not sure what to do.
2006-11-02 04:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I lost a good friend in a gas explosion. He was just working on the furnace. Don't even attempt to install your own. If you do insist, please make me the beneficiary on your insurance policy because I know I will become rich! (just kidding--but installing your own is not funny). Don't, Don't Don't.
2006-11-02 13:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it is not hard as it seams if you know electrical and pluming. some times it's harder to getting the furnace in and out, is the hardest part.
2006-11-02 10:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Koba 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Why would you risk your life, and that of others because you think you might save some money.
It most places it is illegal for you to do so because you aren't licensed. Seriously, do not try this at home.
2006-11-02 08:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well to put it bluntly HIRE A PROFESSIONAL!!!!!!!!!! I have been in the industry for about 15 years and have seen a lot of BOTCHED jobs that could have potentially KILLED the home owners... So to all you idiots telling him to go ahead and do it how many have you installed?????????? I am going on close to 1,000 myself... but hey what do I know... Other than a lot more than you..... Take my advice do NOT attempt this yourself!!!!
2006-11-04 19:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by crimson_carnage 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No your not missing anything yet,but you may.Try to find someone who does it for aliving to do it on the side,youshould save some money that way more than likely you will pay to much for the equipment on your own.
2006-11-03 11:02:38 · answer #9 · answered by Scott EThe anode rod inyour hwh 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this should only be done by someone who is really qualified.the dangers of fire and carbon monoxide make it imperative that you have a technician do it.you have overlooked thermostat switch and differences between older and new units.unless you are very mechanically inclined i would not try it on your own.
2006-11-02 03:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by Larry G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋