Install a Heat Pump in 6 Steps
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Step 1. Fill out a Sizing Sheet & Email or bring it in
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Step 2. We size your equipment and help you decide which brand fits your needs.
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Step 3. Install the indoor air handler or coil in place and connect the drain line
Upflow
In an upflow application, the evaporator coil installs below the electric furnace
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Downflow
In a downflow application, the coil goes above the electric furnace
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Horizontal Attic
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horizontal in an attic
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Step 4. Place the outdoor unit and connect the electrical
Level the ground and place an equipment pad, or pour a level concrete pad
Place the outdoor unit on the level pad
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Run the power from the panel to the disconnect on the exterior of the house
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Connect the power from the disconnect to the outdoor unit
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Step 5. Rough in the copper lineset and control wire between the indoor coil and outdoor condensing AC unit
Lines strapped in place
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Passing through the wall
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Run the copper lines to the coil
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Run to the outdoor unit
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Step 6. Call the A/C Tech we recommend to weld, vacuum, leak check & Charge
The tech will weld to the indoor unit and install the TXV or piston
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The tech will install the line drier and weld to the outdoor unit
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The tech will vacuum, leak check, and charge the system
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Call Us With Questions
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"I'm here to help" |
The Vinje 7 Point Advantage
Established in 1963
- Warranty - Full manufacturers warranty. With our sizing, advice, and partners, you are eligible for the full manufacture warranty. You won't find with any other DIY guys.
- Equipment Sizing - We offer free professional sizing to help you choose the brand and type of equipment that fits your needs best.
- Furnace Preparation - When you pickup the unit, we do a furnace walk-through to show you where the different components attach. In cases where units need to be converted for orientation, we provide that service for you.
- Tech Referral - We work with local technicians that are willing to connect, vacuum, test and charge your system. While most technicians aren't willing to do this, ours are because of our program.
- Installation Support - We follow through with technical support & advice over the phone, email or in person.
- DIY Packet - In addition to the owner’s manual, we get you a DIY installation packet that includes our experience and information from the past 33 years of helping DIYers.
- Duct Design & Custom Duct - Don't have any ductwork in your house or you're building new? We offer free duct design with equipment purchase to professionally size all of your ductwork. We also work with you when retrofitting a system to make the components to help you be successful
