Prepare Your Home for a Successful HVAC Installation with Our Expert Tips
Before AirGreen’s installation team arrives at your home in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, on the North Shore, or the South Shore, there are several essential steps you should take to ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient job. These often-overlooked preparations can make all the difference between a seamless installation and a stressful experience. At AirGreen, we pride ourselves on optimizing every service call – but a well-prepared client collaboration is key to our success.
Why Is This Preparation So Important?
A central heat pump installation isn’t a simple task. It’s a technical project that requires space, smooth logistics, and above all, a shared understanding of the goals and the site’s limitations. By preparing your home properly, you make our job easier, minimize surprises, help us stay on schedule – and ensure your home stays safe throughout the process.
Initial Evaluation: Are You Ready for the Installation?
Before we arrive, make sure you’ve completed these fundamental steps:
1. Clear Access to All Work Areas
The AirGreen team will need full access to the following areas:
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The indoor unit of the central heat pump (usually in the basement or mechanical room).
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The electrical panel (for final connection).
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The path planned for ductwork or updates to the existing system.
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The backyard or side of the house for the outdoor unit installation.
Clear all these areas: furniture, boxes, toys, appliances. If there are any materials or bulky items near the planned outdoor unit, please move them ahead of time.
2. Protect Your Surfaces and Valuables
While our technicians take every precaution, an HVAC installation involves movement, tools, and sometimes a bit of dust. Here are a few simple steps:
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Cover any furniture near the work areas.
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Take down frames, mirrors, or fragile items from surrounding walls.
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Protect your floors if you’d like – although we provide our own floor coverings.
Technical Aspects to Plan For
3. Check Your Electrical Capacity
Your electrical panel must be able to support the addition of a central heat pump, especially if you’re adding a powerful unit like a Bosch BOVA 36,000 BTU or a Goodman 24,000 BTU. During our initial visit, we’ll have checked this, but you can also verify:
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The panel is easily accessible.
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There’s room for an additional circuit breaker.
4. Owner or Authorized Representative Must Be Present
During installation, we sometimes need to make real-time decisions – exact thermostat location, outdoor unit placement, adjustments based on wall structures, etc. That’s why someone authorized must be on-site to answer these questions quickly and avoid delays.
Specific Details Depending on Your Central Heat Pump Model
5. Unique Considerations by Brand and Model
At AirGreen, we install a variety of brands like Fujitsu, Gree, Lennox, Trane, Goodman, Bosch, Arcoaire, and many more. Each model has its own specific requirements:
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Fujitsu Airstage Series: Requires adequate clearance around the outdoor unit to ensure proper airflow.
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Bosch BOVA IDS Premium: Needs a stable base and specific orientation to maximize efficiency.
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Goodman GMVC96 + GSZC18 Outdoor Unit: Requires a double-check of static pressure if the unit connects to existing ductwork.
Ahead of time, our experts will have reviewed all these elements, but as the homeowner, you can ensure the space meets basic manufacturer recommendations (clearances, potential noise, proximity to neighbors, etc.).
Planning for the Unexpected: Be Proactive
6. Additional Work: Plan Ahead
Sometimes, a central heat pump installation may require:
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Modifications to ductwork.
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Minor carpentry work (drilling, trap adjustments).
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Removal of an old heating unit.
In these cases, we will have informed you ahead of time, but if those tasks are not included in our contract, make sure to book them with the appropriate professionals.
7. Pets and Children: Safety First
Our tools, ladders, power cords, and saws can be dangerous. Plan to keep your pets in another room, or have your children looked after during the most intense parts of the workday. Your family’s safety is our top priority.
What You Can Do to Help Speed Up the Installation
8. Facilitate Communication with Our Team
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Prepare a list of questions or special requests.
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Share any recent changes to your property with us (new shed, fence, interior changes).
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Make sure the phone number you provided when signing the contract is reachable on installation day.
9. Weather: Stay Flexible
Any outdoor installation, especially in winter or during heavy rain, may require a short delay. We’ll notify you the day before if weather conditions are a concern. Stay flexible – it’s all to ensure top-quality results.
Installation Day: What to Expect
Once all these steps are taken care of, installation day will go as smoothly as possible:
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Meet our team and crew lead.
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Review the installation plan.
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Execute and verify technical points.
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Thorough cleanup at the end of the workday.
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Start-up, testing, and full explanation of how your central heat pump system works.
At AirGreen, we make sure every client fully understands their new HVAC system, from the thermostat to the air filter, including all operating cycles.
Conclusion: Collaboration Is the Key to a Successful Installation
A central heat pump installation is a significant investment in your comfort, health, and energy savings. By following these simple steps before we arrive, you actively contribute to the success of your project.
At AirGreen, we firmly believe that a well-informed client is a satisfied client. Prepare your home, open the door to our expertise, and enjoy the full benefits of your new heating and cooling system – with total peace of mind.
