We doubt you'll ever get sentimental about your old gas appliances. But taking photos now could help you save $$$ down the road. Many rebate programs require images of your existing equipment, and some will ask for both “before” and “after” pictures. (Just like on Property Brothers!)
And it will help QuitCarbon recommend a path forward on replacement equipment and an installer that's right for your job.
Here's a list of helpful photos to guide our planning process. You can upload them in the photos section of your Home Profile. Or if you prefer, you can attach them in an email reply. Please use high-resolution (or “full size”) if given a choice.
The list is in priority order, in case your time is limited.
Most important:
- Your main electrical panel (the metal box with circuit breakers inside it); a close-up including the “service disconnect” or “main disconnect” breaker, and the number on the switch (often 100, 125, or 200); and one showing all the breakers, including labels. If you have multiple electrical panels, please take pictures of all of them.
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- Electrical subpanels: additional metal boxes with breakers that may be near your main panel, in a garage, or inside your home. Some homes do not have subpanels.
Other helpful photos:
- Water heater - wide shot showing the heater and pipes and vents around it, and a close-up shot showing the information plate (that lists the manufacturer, model, size, etc.) - typically these are on the side of the water heater.
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- Furnace - wide shot showing the furnace and the ductwork around it, and a close-up of the information plate (that lists the manufacturer, model, size, etc.)
- Air conditioner - If you have central air conditioning, please include a wide shot of the outdoor unit (big metal box with a fan in it) - sometimes known as a compressor.
- Stove / oven / cooktop - wide shot(s) showing these items in your kitchen, as well as a “nameplate” photo (usually inside the oven door)
- Clothes dryer - wide shot showing your washer and dryer, as well as the dryer “nameplate” inside the door.
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We only need photos of the appliances you want to replace. Not all the above may apply. Just send what makes sense, and if we need more photos, we will ask!