HVAC manufacturer warranties require proof of proper installation by a licensed contractor. Documenting the installation protects you if the equipment fails and creates a record for the homeowner and future service technicians. Here's what to capture.
Pre-Installation
- Existing system — condition and nameplate of equipment being replaced
- Electrical service — breaker size, wiring condition, disconnect condition
- Duct system — any repairs or modifications before new equipment
Installation
- Equipment labels — nameplate, serial number, and model of both indoor and outdoor units
- Refrigerant line — sizing, insulation, and connection points
- Electrical connections — at disconnect and at unit
- Thermostat and controls — wiring and placement
- Condensate drain — routing and trap
Completion
- System running — photo or video showing the system operating post-install
- Permit tag — if required by jurisdiction, photo the permit card or inspection sticker
Organizing the Record
TimeFotos keeps all installation photos by address with automatic timestamps. When the manufacturer or homeowner needs warranty documentation, you share one link with a complete, dated installation record.
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Bottom Line
Document HVAC installations with pre-work, equipment labels, key connections, and completion photos — all timestamped and organized by address.