- Installation
Step by Step and Simple:
Once you have ordered your natural gas fireplace, you need a qualified
Heating Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractor to install it.
Your retailer may be able to handle every aspect of your installation
including contracting an HVAC contractor. If this service is not
offered or you prefer to handle it yourself, you can easily arrange for
installation by taking these steps.
- Find an HVAC
contractor by asking for references from neighbours or by visiting
the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of
Canada at
www.hrai.ca
- Arrange to have at
least three HVAC companies come to your home to give you a full
estimate on installing your natural gas fireplace
- Ask each HVAC
contractor to supply you with their Technical Standards and Safety
Authority (TSSA) registration number. To confirm this information
call TSSA at 800-268-1142
- Ask each HVAC
contractor to include in their estimate the full price of
installation included the cost of permits and inspections where
required. Get your estimate in writing including job start,
estimated completion date, number of people who will work on the
job, payment policy, warranties on parts and labour.
- Ask each HVAC
contractor you have to your home how long they have been in
business, what the warranty they offer includes and who honours it,
if they are bonded, how much liability insurance they carry and if
they have payment plans. As well, inquire if they have 24 hour
service available.
- Select the best HVAC
contractor for your needs. Common sense dictates that the lowest price is not
always your best value. Choose carefully based on the information
provided and references given.
- When you have chosen
an HVAC contractor for the job get a written contract and insist
that all parties sign it.
See our slideshow on how a natural gas fireplace is installed.
