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When your furnace stops in January or your air conditioning fails in July, the first question in Dayton is often whether the repair needs a permit. The City of Dayton says building permits are typically required for any new or modified electrical, plumbing or HVAC work, and its Building Inspection Division issues separate HVAC and mechanical permits. The city also says no permit is needed to install portable heating, ventilation and cooling appliances that plug into permanently installed electrical receptacles, so a plug-in unit is treated differently from a replacement furnace or a rewired system. When you hire, ask the company which permit applies to the job, who will apply for it, and whether the work is a repair or a modification. Ask for the answer in writing on the quote. If you live in Kettering, Beavercreek or another nearby town, check with your own building department, since these facts describe only the City of Dayton. If money is tight, Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Program may help with heating bills, so look into it before an emergency.

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Before you hire

  1. Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.

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  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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Questions about hiring in Dayton

Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Dayton?

The City of Dayton says building permits are typically required for new or modified electrical, plumbing or HVAC work, and its Building Inspection Division issues separate HVAC and mechanical permits. Ask the company which permit your job needs and who will apply for it. Keep the permit record with your paperwork. City of Dayton (source, opens in a new tab)

Is a permit needed for a plug-in heater or air conditioner in Dayton?

The City of Dayton says no permit is needed to install portable heating, ventilation and cooling appliances that plug into permanently installed electrical receptacles. A permanent installation or change to your system is different, so if a contractor proposes anything beyond plugging a unit in, ask whether a permit applies. City of Dayton (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for an emergency heating or cooling repair include?

Ask for the problem found, the work to be done, parts and labour listed separately, any permit needed, the warranty on parts and work, and the expected timing. Get it in writing before work starts, and ask whether a diagnostic visit fee is applied to the repair if you go ahead.

Is there help paying for heating in Ohio?

Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has an income limit of 175% of the poverty level. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel gives figures for a household of four on its page. If your household may qualify, check the programme before a breakdown, since it concerns heating bills and not repair work. Ohio Consumers' Counsel (source, opens in a new tab)

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