Can I relocate my furnace?
Furnace move could be as little as under $1000 in ideal conditions, but I would guess probably more like $2000-3000 range in many cases – more if ducts have to be run through finished surfaces so you have typically $500-1500 drywall and repainting costs afterwards as well.
How hard is it to relocate furnace?
As LordFrith said, the moving is the easy part. Wiring to the furnace, plumbing (gas or oil), and exhaust/chimney are going to be the hard parts. If you want to move it a few feet, that’s very likely doable. If you are talking across the room, it gets much more difficult.
Is it expensive to move the furnace?
Yes it is definitely possible but a price would be effected by many several factors. How much duct work needs to be reconfigured, gas work, AC line set which would include a pump down and re charge of the AC, etc.
Does a furnace have to be in the middle of the house?
Energy Intake: The furnace needs to be located somewhere in your home where there is either a natural gas line connection or sufficient electrical connection. Venting: The furnace needs to be installed where there is either a pre-existing furnace vent or the capacity to install one in the ceiling.
Can a furnace be in a bathroom?
Appliances shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, storage closets or surgical rooms, or in a space that opens only into such rooms or spaces, except where the installation complies with one of the following: Click to expand…
Can you put your furnace in the garage?
To run most efficiently, your furnace will need a space with ample fresh air, a source of natural gas, and proper ventilation. These necessary components can be found in large spaces like basements, utility rooms, and garages as well as confined spaces like an attic or closet.
How close can a bedroom be to a furnace?
As a general recommendation, your heater should be 30 inches away from furnace room walls on all sides. This allows our service experts to comfortably replace it. You also need to check the space has enough airflow and ventilation, especially if you have an aging furnace with a metal flue.
Does furnace pull air from garage?
When the heating and cooling system is running, it’s pulling air in. It’s supposed to be pulling air in only from the house but because of air leaks, it also pulls air in from the garage. And of course, every time that door opens when the system is on, it pulls in garage air.
Can you put a furnace under the stairs?
As long as it meets the manufacturers required clearances and any gas and building codes you should be able to. It is no different than any other furnace. All furnaces except electric require 1″ clearance above the bonnet to the joists.
Why put a furnace in the attic?
Putting a furnace in the attic makes sense because it frees space for more family recreation room. In areas with high water tables, furnaces are installed on the main floor, taking up space. Putting them in the attic frees up valuable main floor living room.
Can you store stuff in a furnace room?
Never leave any combustibles in the furnace room. Don’t store anything near your furnace that’s combustible at low flash points – like gasoline, paint and paint thinners. Always keep the area free of dust and debris – vacuum and clean around your furnace and water heater tank to prevent dust buildup.