How to Prepare Your Home for a Gas Appliance Installation

Everything You Need to Know

gas appliances Caswell County, NC If you’ve purchased a new gas appliance, congratulations! Because it’s so efficient, propane is a smarter choice than electricity for a wide variety of appliances. Foodies love the power and control it gives for cooking but it’s also ideal for any equipment that uses hot water or heat, such as washers and dryers, dishwashers, outdoor lighting, patio heaters, space heaters, pool and spa heaters, outdoor grills and more.

There’s a little bit more to installing a gas appliance than just plugging it in and turning it on. Here’s what you can expect on installation day, and what you can do to get ready.

Preparing for Your Installation

When you hire a pro to handle your new propane appliance installation, the process should be easy. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure everything goes smoothly.

When purchasing your new appliance, make sure it will fit in the space. This is important for a new appliance but also when you’re replacing an old one, because dimensions can change when models get updated. Don’t forget to measure height, depth and width. Make sure the space is clear and clean. Also be sure there is access to outlets with the correct voltage.
Schedule the disposal or recycling of your old appliance before the new one arrives unless the dealer will remove it. Some dealers will take away your old appliance when they deliver your new one but double check: retailers’ policies vary. If not, contact your community’s waste disposal or trash pickup service to find out rules for dealing with larger items.
Make sure there’s a clear path for the delivery team to bring in your new appliance. If possible, move furniture away to give installers room to maneuver. A reputable company will make sure techs have drop cloths or boards to protect flooring.
Keep pets in another room to be sure they and the installers are safe and comfortable.

What to Expect During Gas Appliance Installation

Timewise, typical installations take an hour or two for most appliances.

Depending on what kind of appliance we’re installing, it may be necessary to install or connect an exhaust pipe or flue based on your current system’s configuration. Examples include heaters or fireplaces and clothes dryers. The codes regulating ventilation can vary depending on the location and situation, and not having proper venting can lead to poor performance and the accumulation of carbon monoxide.

We will also make sure to adjust the regulator correctly. The propane in your storage tank is under high pressure, and the regulator lowers the pressure before the gas enters your home. It’s important to adjust the regulator correctly for propane because it has different settings than natural gas. Failure to do so could lead to a hazardous gas leak. The regulator is responsible for not only regulating pressure but also for ensuring the proper combination of propane and air for efficient combustion. Any alterations done by someone with insufficient knowledge can disturb this ratio and result in the production of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

Ready for Your Installation?

There’s a reason people trust Pico for propane appliance installations and repairs, along with dependable propane deliveries to keep everything running. Our expert technicians will work with you to make sure work is done right. In addition to propane heating and water heating systems, we can help you with a variety of appliances and equipment including log sets, firepits, patio heaters and more. Contact us today!