Gas Furnace Hook Up

Remove any released gas by running the flue pipes.

Gas furnace hook up. You may want to use a gas leak detector for this step. All equipment must be installed per the manufa. Then attach the boot to the new furnace. This how to is just a general overview of the installation of residential furnace and air conditioning system.

In the past many furnace gas valves were connected directly to the flexible gas line connector. The hot air goes up into the plenum and from there flows to the supply trunk line image 3 where it is distributed through vents throughout the rest of the home. I first removed all the extra and dangerously installed pipe. Two wire thermostats typically have a red and a white wire.

To wire a thermostat of this kind basic electrical skills tools and safety techniques are required. Step 5 install your natural gas furnace. When i moved into my house the gas lines in my furnace water heater area were do poorly laid out a gas line running up against the stack on the gas water heater. These run from the thermostat to the furnace and control the heat in a home.

Furnace thermostat wiring falls in the diy category that a handy type person can hook up or fix. Now you re ready to install you furnace to begin warming your home. About 6 feet of unnecessary pipe. Connecting the gas line.

The conditioned air then re circulates back into the system as needed. Recently installers have been extending black pipe from the gas valve to the exterior of the furnace cabinet. I cannot find specific requirement for black pipe extensions in irc or umc. 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.

When working with a thermostat the cover can be snapped off to expose the wiring. Some people think you need a high dollar transfer switch wired to your breaker panel thus requiring a electrician or you have to temporary rewire the breaker to the generator for temporary power and then rewire everything once the power comes back. Always turn off the power before starting work. Connect the gas line to the furnace and check it for leaks.

Of course if in doubt be sure to call a professional.