New Furnace Installation in Ham Lake, MN
A new furnace installation is different from swapping out an old one. It usually involves planning where the equipment, venting, gas line, and ductwork will go.
When a New Furnace Installation Comes Up
Additions and finished spaces
A new addition or a finished basement may need its own heating or changes to the existing system.
Changing heat sources
Homes moving from another heating type to a forced-air furnace need equipment, ductwork, and venting planned together.
Major remodels
Remodels are a natural time to relocate equipment or rethink duct layout.
Planning the Installation
- Location
- Where the furnace sits affects venting, service access, and duct runs.
- Venting
- High-efficiency furnaces vent through plastic pipe, usually out a side wall, and need a condensate drain.
- Gas and electrical
- The furnace needs a properly sized gas supply and a dedicated electrical circuit.
- Ductwork
- Supply and return ducts need to be sized for the space so air reaches every room.
- Permits
- Furnace installations typically require a mechanical permit and inspection from the city.
Already Have a Furnace?
If you're replacing an existing furnace in the same location, the process is more about choosing the right equipment than planning a new layout.
Read about furnace replacementFurnace Installation FAQ
Replacement swaps an existing furnace for a new one, usually in the same spot with the existing ducts and venting. Installation covers new situations, such as a home without a furnace, an addition, or a relocated system, where more of the system has to be planned and built.
Usually, yes. Central AC uses the furnace blower and adds a coil on top of the furnace. Mentioning future AC plans during planning helps make sure the furnace and ductwork are a good fit.
Furnace Installation in Ham Lake and the North Metro
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