Smile Heating & Cooling Inc. Guide to Cutting Costs on New Furnace installation | Page 8

Saving on Labor Costs
On average, you may pay an HVAC expert at least $50 an hour to have the furnace installed. You can
save on this cost but you first have to understand the factors that affect it.
1. The Contractor
Contractors, whether independent or working for a company, have different prices for fitting new
furnaces. Regardless of who you hire, you are likely to pay a considerable amount.
The easiest way to save big on the contractor’s fee is to do the installation yourself. There are so
many materials online and video tutorials that you can use to do a DIY installation. In addition, you
can use the instructions manual that comes with the new furnace to do the installation. Alternatively,
you can take advantage of the manufacturer warranty to ask for a free installation. This warranty is
offered once you buy a furnace and it covers the installation plus the repairs for a given period.
2. The Location
The location significantly affects the time length that the installation takes. Of course, this highly
depends on where you get the furnace and where the expert comes from.
Look for a local contractor and buy the furnace locally if possible. In case you have to order the
furnace online, look for an added advantage like free shipping. You’ll be able to save a lot if you do
so.