Shut off the power and gas supply to your furnace with the shut off valve and breaker.
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Check that your ductwork doesn t need to be replaced and then remove your old furnace to make space to install the new one.
Replacing a furnace involves understanding the process for knowing when a replacement should take place and contacting the right contractor to conduct the replacement.
Then secure your ducts with cleats and screws.
I did that when my gas furnace blower motor went out and once the problem was pinpointed i just got a replacement blower on ebay found a youtube video on how to switch it out and saved 500 over what the pro had quoted me to do the job.
If your old furnace has had its best days behind it and you need a new one installed and replaced then installing it your self is always a possibility.
When removing your old furnace check to see how it s wired.
On the rare occasions we ve used it over the years it smells horribly.
This will depend on your abilities and hvac construction skills.
Furnace gas valve replacement.
But yes we use heaters here too.
House was built in the late sixties and the furnace looks to be original gaffers sattler s 80 fef model.
A gas furnace replacement should be considered if the furnace is not working properly.
Because if you fail to do so your furnace could end up failing to work leaving you without any heating or hot water in your home.
I install gas furnaces water heaters and run lines almost every day.
While gas can be dangerous a lot of people in this thread are really overreacting.
Removed 34 year old 70 gas furnace and installed new ruud 80 gas furnace video from start to finish how its done out in the field start up and set gas pre.
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The main issue will be safety for not only installing a furnace but mainly when dealing with a gas line and exhaust of the furnace.
Determine if the age of your furnace is too old.
Posted on december 15 2016 june 29 2020 by hls admin.
Save yourself 2500 and learn something in the process.