Best HVAC supplies, products & furnace filter maintenance tips

Woodstock Hardware also stocks an extensive line of oil tank and boiler parts to help you service, maintain, and repair residential and commercial oil and propane fueled heating systems.  There is no question that our extensive inventory of parts such as; zone valves, feed valves, transformers, circulators, and more, have helped solved many heating emergencies.   

So, whether it is time to service your boiler and replace the oil filter and nozzle, the circulator needs to be replaced in an emergency or you need to treat your fuel tank during a cold snap, Woodstock Hardware has the parts products and supplies to get the heat back on during those heating emergencies. 

And don’t forget that with Woodstock Hardware’s Smart Home Program we can help you reduce your utility costs and help monitor the safety of your home from anywhere with our smart phone-controlled thermostats, freeze, and flood alarms manufactured by Ring.      

In addition to these HVAC supplies and products Woodstock Hardware has an extensive Plumbing Department. With 1000’s of HVAC and plumbing parts whether you are roughing in new, or fixing existing plumbing Woodstock Hardware has all of the supplies you need to successfully complete your plumbing project. 

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• You should check your filter monthly and often change it monthly, depending on the type of filter you use. To determine if it’s too dirty, remove the filter and hold it up to the light. If you can no longer clearly see light, change the filter.   
• Many costly repairs can be avoided with regular filter changing. If you don’t change the filter, lack of airflow through the furnace will cause it to overheat and shut down. Similarly, a dirty filter can cause an air conditioner to shut down because the coils freeze up when airflow is inadequate. Both events stress the system. 
• Filters are designed to protect the blower motor from dirt. When buying filters for this task, an inexpensive glass fiber filter will do the job. But if you want to reduce airborne dust in your home use a better grade filter such as #M’s Filtrite brand.  3M makes a variety of different filters to suit everyone’s need. 
• No matter what filter you elect to use just make sure to check the filter monthly and change it when it’s dirty, not just every three months as recommended.  By simply properly maintaining your HVAC filters you will improve the air quality in your home, reduce fuel costs, and extend the life of your HVAC equipment.