Shop Online For Oil Furnace Parts

By: Alphonso Sirtle


Most manufacturers will tell you that your furnaces life expectancy is ten years. Its not uncommon to see a furnace last as many as twenty years but youll have to be prepared to spend some money on oil furnace parts.

Good news these parts are readily available online no matter what make your furnace is. There are quite literally hundreds of sites offering replacement parts so even if you have one of those almost obsolete furnaces chances are good youll be able to find parts online.

There are some common parts that it doesnt hurt to have on hand such as igniters and replacement filters. You should replace your filter at least once a year and if you have pets you should replace it more often.

If there are any allergies in your home or respiratory problems you should consider upgrading filters. The standard filter protects the furnace but does little to protect the home occupants. The upgraded filters are able to trap small particles so they protect the homes occupants too.

If your furnace is going to quit working chances are it will be at the most inconvenient time. You know like the middle of the night or on the coldest day of the year.

Knowing how to troubleshoot some of the more common problems can save you money by avoiding having to call a service person and it can also keep you out of the cold because youll be able to get your furnace back up and running quickly.

For example if your furnace wont light there are a few things you can do to trouble shoot the problem or perhaps its lighting but its not blowing heat. Do you know what the cause is? Its a good idea to educate yourself on troubleshooting your furnace.

That way when things go wrong youll be in a better position to figure out what has gone wrong and what you need to do to fix the problem. It will also help you determine what parts you need to order.

You should also consider keeping some basic spare parts on hand. Things like filters and igniters dont cost a lot and are they could save you a lot of time and hassle.

Furnace parts for both oil and gas are readily available online. Of course you can also get them from your local dealer but be warned they will stock limited parts for the most popular furnace brands. So if you have an older furnace, a brand thats not overly common, or a manufacturer that seldom breaks down then dont expect your local dealer to have what you need. Thats where online comes in real handy.

A quick search and in no time at all you will have found exactly what you were looking for. And an added bonus is the money you could save price shopping. With so many sellers pricing can be very competitive. And thats a benefit to you.

So remember when in the market for oil furnace parts remember to shop online.



Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on furnace ideas at his website at www.improve-home.com