HOME CLIMATE CONTROL – Best Practice for Setup
So, you’ve decided that your home needs a new climate control system… The next question is, is it something that you can set up by yourself or is it something that is better left to the professionals? Mayflower London explores the possibilities in this blog.
So, you’ve decided that your home needs a new climate control system… The next question is, is it something that you can set up by yourself or is it something that is better left to the professionals? Mayflower London explores the possibilities in this blog.
DIY? Perhaps not…
Setting up a climate control or HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system for your home by yourself is possible. Generally, unless your neighbours are affected by the noise or the sight of the system, you will not need a permit. This means that for those who are keen on DIY projects or for those who enjoy mechanics and activities that involve a degree of engineering skill, it can be a most rewarding learning experience. The main benefit of installing the system yourself is that you get to install it exactly how and where you want it, and subsequently you may even save yourself a great deal on the total cost as compared to getting it installed by a professional. It is also more than likely that if you did manage to install the system properly, you would then have the knowledge moving forward to maintain and repair it yourself.
However, installing a HVAC system will require a number of the right specialist tools, such as a vacuum pump, and undoubtedly a great deal of effort and patience. Furthermore, since installing these systems involves sometimes flammable but always dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, installing it incorrectly could lead to you or a member of your family being seriously injured. For this reason alone, It is not generally recommended to install a climate control system of any description by yourself, especially if you live in a large property. In the majority of cases, installing a climate control system is a job best left to seasoned professionals with the appropriate experience.
Save on parts, or find a company that fits the bill?
So, with the knowledge that it is largely unadvisable to install a HVAC system yourself, you now have the options of buying the necessary parts yourself and then hiring someone independently to perform the installation, or finding a company that is both experienced in the supply and installation of these sorts of systems.
If you decide upon the former option, to source the necessary parts yourself and hire someone to install independently, you will likely save on the total cost, in terms of both parts and labour. However, if this is your decided course of action, you must make sure that the person that you hire to do the installation is experienced with the particular brand or parts that you have acquired and has the necessary insurance to perform the work, otherwise you may end up with a somewhat tricky situation on your hands. Often manufacturer’s warranty on the parts will be voided unless installed by an approved and licensed installer. If this is your preferred option, you can easily find a local handyman via the internet who would be willing to carry out this sort of work.
Leave it to the pros
Alternatively, although it may initially be the most costly option, hiring a company that is both experienced in the supply and installation of HVAC systems is probably your best bet. Companies that both supply and install HVAC systems are usually fully approved and licensed to both supply and install the products that they keep in stock, and more often than not will both provide their own labour guarantees as well as the safety net of the manufacturer’s warranty in the case that something goes wrong with the installation or the the parts. Mayflower London is exactly this sort of company.
When hiring Mayflower London to perform a SMART Home HVAC or climate control installation, our team of expert professionals work with clients side by side, from initial consultation through to design and installation, allowing our clients to rest assured that they are not only receiving first class products and workmanship, but that in the event that something goes wrong that you are fully covered both in terms of labour and parts. Furthermore, once the installation is complete, our acclaimed aftercare service kicks in, with our team showing clients exactly how to use their new HVAC system and, if desired, routine check-ins in person or through Zoom calls to make sure the system is working to specification and is being maintained adequately to allow for optimal performance.