As a homeowner, you are responsible for making sure every part of your home functions properly to ensure that your family is comfortable and your home is protected. One of the things that has to be done from time to time is an AC installation. Getting an air conditioner installation done at your home can be a very involved and stressful process. Knowing what to expect will help make it more manageable for you and your family, and you might even help out your HVAC contractors in the process, too. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for your new AC installation.

Clean Up

Prior to your air conditioner installation, make sure you do your part to clean up the area surrounding your existing units. If you have overgrown flower beds or tree branches in the way, it will be very helpful to your contractor if you trim and clean up prior to their arrival. When things are in the way, the mess can slow down their job and make it very difficult to get your AC installation done properly. 

Have A Plan For Your Pets

If your AC unit is close to where your pets usually go when they are let out to use the restroom, they can create a distraction and get in the way of your air conditioner installation. The best thing you can do is make alternative arrangements for your pets to spend the day elsewhere while your HVAC contractors are working at the house. This will help keep your animals safe and allow the workers to get their job done without any hindrance from you.

Have A Parking Spot For Their Truck

A new air conditioner can be very heavy and often very difficult to transport from the truck to the final destination. If you are able to move your own cars to somewhere else on your street, your contractor will be very thankful that the crew can park as close as possible to where they will be working. The closer they are able to park, the easier their job will be to safely remove your old unit and get your new air conditioner installation completed as well.

Removing the Existing Unit

The crew will have to come in and remove your existing system, so you will have to turn off the power to your units to help protect their safety. Sometimes they might need to climb into your attic space if your unit is not able to be reached from the outside of the house.

To learn more, contact a resource like Bud's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric.