As a member of this highly skilled trade profession, we work hard to adhering to and exceeding standards to promote safety, quality and professionalism.  This means the work we do is always about going above and beyond what is ‘necessary’.

In addition to safety and building code requirements, we also have high expectations from manufacturers and trade associations.  In many cases, our trade craft and manufacturer expectations are higher than safety and building codes.  In any case, our continuous learning and professional credibility means we will always do our best to ensure your job is done with safety, comfort and performance in mind.

Below are the typical minimum standards we work towards:

 

Furnace – Standard Installation and Commissioning:

  • Removing and disposing of your old appliance if required; leaving the work area clean and tidy
  • Run 636 PVC exhaust piping (for high efficiency systems) with proper pitch, support and sizing, including sealing outdoor penetrations (termination through the roof may require additional charges or considerations).  2 pipe systems (with intake pipe) included where possible or recommended.  All connections made with high quality PVC primers and glues.
  • Place the new furnace into position, check that the appliance is leveled properly and correct, connecting to the existing supply/return air ducting using connections made onsite
  • Connection to existing electrical and gas supply
  • Testing of all connections
  • Set up the thermostat control for optimum operation
  • Set equipment air flow speed for optimum performance in all stages
  • Check and set gas furnace manifold pressure to manufacturers specifications for heat stages
  • Check temperature rise in gas heating
  • Thoroughly explain system, controls, thermostat, and maintenance requirements with operational recommendations.
  • Leave all manuals in an accessible location
  • Complete all commissioning and/or rebate documentation
  • Full warranty registration

High quality, professional installations make all the difference when having high efficiency furnaces installed. Poor quality, rushed installations often result in premature failure of the furnace heat exchanger and other components, and also void the manufacturer’s warranties. We are frequently replacing 1-5 year old furnaces with entirely voided warranties due to rushed installations like this. We are proud of our top-notch workmanship and encourage you to see what others think of us on Google, BBB, and HomeStars (we won an award last year). We take great pride in our work and we take the time to do it right, the first time

Air Conditioning or Heat Pump – Standard Installation and Commissioning

  • Placing outdoor unit on a stable location on an ultralight pad or supporting brackets
  • Connecting outdoor unit to an electrical disconnect switch
  • Connecting indoor coil to appropriate indoor location (depends on ducted or ductless technology)
  • Connections using qualified brazing techniques including use of nitrogen to avoid contaminants within the refrigerant lineset piping.
  • Pressure testing of line set, coil, and connections with full 450 psi dry nitrogen charge for a full hour with a computerized gauge set for accuracy
  • Deep vacuum evacuation down to 500 microns or lower to reduce moisture in the system (using a digital micron gauge)
  • Accurate refrigerant charging using a computerized gauge set and the sub-cooling method for balanced charge under exact working conditions (when outdoor conditions allow)
  • Thorough set up and testing of your system’s airflow characteristics and operation in all stages
  • Thoroughly explain system, controls, thermostat, and maintenance requirements with operational recommendations.
  • Leave all manuals in an accessible location
  • Complete all commissioning and/or rebate documentation
  • Full warranty registration

Proper commissioning of these systems is CRITICAL to unit performance, efficiency, and longevity. We do not skimp on this critical aspect of the installation, otherwise it can cost a lot more in the long run to fix. This is why we usually take 2 full days to properly install a system like this. It has been our experience that clients either pay for it to be done properly the first time, or pay a lot more to correct it later on if not done by an experienced installation crew.

 

This page is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all techniques or practices, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.