Stop #2
Know your timeline
Determine when to start planning
Because heating and cooling equipment typically doesn’t last much longer than 15 years, timing matters.
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Before you need to replace your roof top unit (RTU), air conditioning (AC) if it exists, or your furnace, whichever comes first; and/or
When you want to decarbonize, renovate, or add air conditioning (if it doesn’t already exist) to your building.
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Ask your service provider or check the equipment age – the installation or construction dates are often posted on the unit.
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Start planning now. Equipment may fail sooner than expected, and avoiding a rush decision when equipment does fail can be highly valuable.
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A well planned process that delivers what you want can take months or years. The next sections summarize the steps:
Defining the desired scope and schedule
Selecting a preferred team
Finalizing design & signing the construction contract
Constructing
Commissioning
Validating performance
Once you’ve determined when to start planning, drive on to …
