On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:54:58 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:32:19 -0400, mm
wrote:

I'm about to get a final price for a new oil furnace.

Need I make sure that they will install an oil filter in the line from
the in-the-basement oil tank? For the last 31 years, since the house
was new, there hasn't been one, and that doesn't seem to have caused
any problems. They always leave the old oil nozzle behind and it's
never dirty on the surface, plus I never had to get service because
the nozzle was clogged. (they have their own built in filters)

I sure would-- I have two on mine because my oil tank is under the
eaves. The first one catches a bunch of water, which makes some goop,
which the other one catches. They sure are cheap insurance
against all the crap that *can* go wrong.

I only service the burner every other year-- but the filters get
changed yearly.


But I know, at least I think, some people have oil filters.


Is there any other special or needed request I should make (so that I
don't find out later I needed something but it wasn't included) for
the oil furnace or the Air Conditioning.

If you're not up to doing it yourself, [it isn't that bad a job] I'd
at least get a price on installing an whole house humidifier. I'm
on my 3rd year with one and kick myself for not putting it in 25 years
ago. More comfort, less fuss-- and cheaper in the long run.

Jim
[mine's an Aprilaire- after seeing almost everyone rave about them-- I
agree]
I replaced mine 3 times on the first furnace (the humidifier) and
decided not to waste my money when I installed the new furnace.
House is pretty tight, and if it gets too dry I take a shower, wash
the dishes, or make a pot of tea.