How to Replace An Oil Filter For Your Oil Fired Boiler Or Furnace
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2015
- For more information or a written out step by step you can stop by www.thediyguy.net/2015/08/how-... . A video on how to replace an oil filter for your oil fired boiler or furnace.
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I watched multiple videos of people changing out filters, but they never explained the bleeding process adequately. Thank you for the very clear and in-depth instructions. I can't wait to try this.
Unlike many videos on RUclips. This content is concise, accurate, and well produced. On the implementation side, your process worked just as described. Thank you for the excellent how-to guide! Thumbs up for this video and I'll be subscribing to this channel.
This video is smooth, concise, and high quality. So much better than a lot of other tutorials of this type. Cheers.
Bought my house earlier this year. Had never dealt with maintaining a fuel oil furnace before. Wanted to make sure I had a new nozzle and filter. Found one video for the nozzle and did it. Found this for the filter and it was pretty much how I expected, but watching it be done, with a nice explanation helped clear my head to do it. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video!!
And thank you for talking us through in detail without unwanted music playing in the background.
Haven't done one in a while. Now I'm in the middle of changing one for my mother in law. Good to have a refresher course to remind you of what you forgot.
Great video, thanks. So cool to hear imperial size tools being used!!! You just saved me more than $120 in labour alone! Jase, UK
Other than incorrectly stating the direction you're turning the shutoff, this is an excellent video. I wondered why my very vintage Coleman diesel furnace didn't have a bleed screw, but now I know -- duh, it's on the filter housing. Fortunately, the ol' gal is very forgiving and has never hesitated to start up after filter cartridge replacements and even after running out of fuel a couple of times, but from now on I'll be kind and bleed the line for her.
BTW we should always say clockwise or counterclockwise from the perspective of above the nut or bolt we are turning, as if we are loo9king down on it. That might mean we say the opposite of the perspective from where we sit, but by following this convention, others will always know what is meant. In this video, we would close the shutoff valve by turning it clockwise -- as it would be if we could get under it and look down on it -- and we would open it by turning it counterclockwise -- again, saying this as if we were under the knob and looking down upon it.
Thanks for an excellent but simple video. I was looking for something about swapping out my cracked filter housing for an automotive-style filter housing when I saw this. Glad I did.
The guy in the video is correct when he said counter clockwise based on how he had to turn it from the position of the valve handle. The daily person looking for something to be simplified would be confused if they followed your instruction.
@@amck72 MOST valves are in the upright position, so you would turn it clockwise to shut the valve off. His valve is upside down, which should of been explained correctly but it was never mentioned. If you try to tell me "well, its quite obvious" then why bother mentioning how to shut the valve?? Also, he didn't mentioned to clean the underside of the top portion of the filter housing, especially that much sludge it tends to caked all around the whole inside of the unit, not just the bottom portion. Great video, a couple "important" factors that should of been mentioned.
@@David-lt1bu Yes
Excellent video everything you need to know and no extra blabber music or over instructing like so many others. you get a 10/10 for this one and although I don't always subscribe to a channel, this video had me subscribing and commenting. Both are a rarity for me.
thanks for a nice clear informative video with no wacky music,just knowledgeable instruction.
You're welcome, Glad we could help. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment and for watching. Be sure to give the video a thumbs.
excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to produce content that has both concise and precice instructions! Your channel is a benifit to all DIYers!
Well done, very informative. I'm looking forward to changing my own filter now. Much thanks to you!
You're welcome, Glad we could help give you the confidence to take on replacing your filter. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
Thank you for posting this, you saved me a lot of money and time waiting for someone to come to the house 🙏🏽
Very professional job. Well done. Best I have seen so far!
+Thomas Huesers Thank you! Thank you for watching.
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Thank you, sir! Mine has been serviced by oil company employees for decades, and I don't think any of them worried too much about getting the housing clean, I had to scrub that puppy out with WD-40, but from now on I'll be changing these out myself.
You're welcome. Glad we could give you the confidence to take on this task. Its sad to hear that one of the service techs didn't take the time to clean it out. Maybe you always got the same lazy guy or figured it'd turn into a service call once the filter became clogged. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
The filter won't ever clog from a dirty housing, so long as it's changed every year. Lots of guys don't bother to clean the housing, since there's ten times as much of the same gunk at the bottom of your oil tank that you can't ever get to.. I sometimes do clean them but it really doesn't matter, so long as the inner cartridge shaft is clean.
Nice video! Looks like The tank valve is oppisite to open and close it?
I DID NOT KNOW THIS until today - 11/23. I have to let my furnace guy know about this. THANK YOU❗️😛👏🏼
I just watched this video and a few others, and it seems that someone is installing the filter upside down. Which is the top, the one with the screen protruding or the one where the screen is flush?
Best oil change vid on RUclips, THANK YOU my good man 🥂
Nice job....never saw a filter that dirty...I change mine every year
Excellent detailed instructions - Thank you ever so much!
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This video is very clear and well explain the procedure, including tools used. Thank you!
I know this should be done prior to the winter season but my question is should this be done before or after a tank fill up? Great video!
Fantastic video. Should I change the filter once a year? Also, could you post a video on how to properly clean/vacuum the oil burner? I have a Burnham furnace and I want to make sure i do it correctly. Thank you
Excellent! Rite to the point .. Ot a bunch of rambelling on and on like most guys do. I was wondering..do you need to oil up the large gasket before installing?
Thanks, Glad we could help. I don't put anything on the gaskets. Just make sure the mating surfaces are clean. Thanks For watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks.
Excellent video, changed my filter with no problems 👍🏾
Super efficient and detailed instructions. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!! I was prepared and the change went smoothly!
thanks for taking the time to do this I appreciate it.
I've used kerosene-burning Monitor brand heaters for years. I've changed the filters a dozen times and NEVER noticed that small screw in the top of the canister lid. This changes everything!
The bleeder screw/ bolt. Makes it so most of the time you don't have to bleed it on the furnace/ boiler.
Awesome video! I was able to change it myself with no issue! You rock!
Glad we could help you get your oil filter replaced for your boiler. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like if you haven't already. Thanks
I would suggest changing the nozzle and pump screen as well though.. You should also clean out your flue passages inside of your furnace or boiler and check/adjust your air fuel ratio.. If you can't do it yourself, you should hire a specialist. This should be done once annually..
Thank you very much. Your video was super helpful.
Thank you for an excellent demonstration!
Great, to the point, video. Going to do my filter with success now!
great video ... i've been struggling with water in my tank ever since my oil company replaced the tank. is there anything i can do to better filter out the water before it fouls the filter, pump screen and nozzle (which currently happens about twice a year)? thanks!
How do you know which kind of oil filter you need? Can I assume the filter type is that numbering on the top - 1A 25A ?
Other than that question, thank you so much for teaching me how to do this, particularly how to bleed the air.
nice clear demonstration. where does one buy a filter?
Right here -> amzn.to/2RZqW5X or you can find them at your local big box store and sometimes at your local hardware or supply store. You can always call and ask if they have a 1A-30 Filter in stock or on hand. Thanks for the kind words and watching. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like. Thanks
Video is great! Do you have to completely run the furnace once the filter installed, I am asking because I have not turned my furnace on for the season yet. This video is the best one.!!!
Thanks. I like to but you don't need to if your around the first time you do run it just to ensure it doesn't catch an air bubble and go off on reset. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up to make it easier for other people to find it. Thanks
You got it bro!!
Turn your thermostat to it's highest setting & test run your furnace & check for leaks at the same time. Remember to turn down the T-stat back to it's original setting when done.
My filter housing looks like it has 2 bleeder screws. Do I bled them both or is just one ok. Would it take a different type filter than what you recommend? Thanks
Thank you for posting this and saving me money!
Has anyone noticed a difference between the filters shown in the video and the cog/star shaped?
I have exact same filter. Thank you for sharing!
This is/ was the most common / popular filter out there until they came out with spin on filters. You're welcome, Glad we could help. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
My oil tank is in the basement, and the furnace is on the first floor. In addition to the valve between the tank and the filter cup, there's one right at the furnace. Should that one also be closed to keep oil in the fuel line from draining back to the filter cup?
And besides bleeding out air at the filter cup (the ¼" bolt), will I need to bleed the line at the burnerwith or without closing the upstairs valve (the one at the burner)?
Perfect instructions and descriptions. Thanks a ton! Made me look like a pro lol
Please tell me which type of oil filter is better to have this type( cartridge ), or the one time use turn filter type , in the way of replacing/price/ and other facts ?
Those fire safety shut off valves usually stick once the handle becomes loose about four or five turns I usually push up on them to make sure the stem pops in their spring loaded the handle is fused with lead to the threads so if there's a fire it's supposed to shut, just an FYI for anybody having trouble with that. It wasn't mentioned.
Christ, I bet I've changed well over ten thousand of these or more in my career.. Been servicing oil fired residential systems since I was a kid. You did a decent job here. I usually just bleed them as I'm tightening the housing, but that can be tricky on general style filters..
Going Dark why do you mention the name of Christ when you're discussing an oil filter???
@@busybody1474 take your old, retired form of control, and stfu.
@@themarchhare1376 this is RUclips
Stupid, don't like questions go away 😂
@@busybody1474 where did I say I don't like questions? And which part do you not grasp? Not all questions are created equal, some are dumb, like yours. Religion is the old form of control and that's why you see it being erased. They have better forms of control now. Like RUclips, genius.
Great video, thanks! No bead of oil on the gaskets like on a car's oil filter though? Cheers!
You're welcome. No need to as it seals good without a thin coat of oil. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment and for watching.
You only need to oil the gasket with spin on filters. Don't use heating oil to do it though, it can expand the gasket and make it nearly impossible to remove later on...
Thank you for the informative video. Just changed mine for the first time with the help of your video. Super easy with the exception of bleeding, it blew the screw out and I couldn't find it and had to clog the hole with my finger haha
Where did you get those filter ?
If you know your filter model just Google search. I forget what website but there are a ton out there or any local hardware/hvac store
Great Video! Thanks for the DIY Tips
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment.
How do you bleed it if the oil tank is in the ground ? Should you just take some clean fuel poor it in and then slide the filter up ?
Thank you for a concise and helpful video
You forgot to mention and do the cleaning/wiping of the top cover (the under side). With that amount of build-up on the filter you removed, the cover will be very filthy as well with it's own build up. Also I noticed the filter you removed had a 1/2" or so screen protrusion on the old filter but was flush to you new one. Did it not matter ?
Just they way some of them are made, with Smaller filter element not sure if they are trying to save money or leaving a place for oil to get though if the filter becomes clogged and on some of them the screen is able to move up and down within the filter itself.
Great video and very informative .
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment.
Would have been nice to know what filter to buy
Are both ends on the filter the same dimensions? It doesn't not matter which side you are installing it right?
thank you.... really helpful.... I didnt notice the filter was upside down.... :-)
This is very accurate ! Thanks for your help !!!!
Thanx for the knowledge man.
What is the recommended life of the oil filter? How often should I change it, once a year?
Yes it's part of your annual maintenance, if not sooner.
Strait to the point. Great video.
This was helpful! Thanks!
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Great video, what to do if you dont have a bleeder valve?
Thanks. If you don't have a bleeder valve on the oil filter canister there will be one on the burner itself that you can bleed the air out of.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Thank you, I also realized that my filter was different then the one in the video
Is the 1 micron foam filter better than the felt filter you used? They're the same size and price
I switched to foam filters after several boiler guys told me they are better and had more filtering capability. So far so good. (I also change the screen on my pump once a year)
I'm a b2 apprentice I've never seen the backup on the bottom of the oil can vary interesting.
Thank you for this video!
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I noticed when you took the filter off the screen was pointing up, when you assembled it you put the screen down.
My filter is on the top of the tank so gravity will not push out the air. Do I bleed the air from the bleed valve at the pump? How do I do that? Hit reset button over and over till all the air gets pushed through? My tank is 20 ft. from the furnace. Will be pushing out a lot of oil and air till the line clears. Thanks.
Is there an air filter on these systems?
great video.. very helpful
Glad you found out video helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment and for watching.
Do you have to bleed the air out at any other location like on the furnace or only just the bleeder screw on top of the filter as shown here?
If the furnace doesn't run while you are changing the filter you should be ok with just bleeding the air out of the filter cartridge. If you forgot to turn of the furnace switch and it runs it will use oil in the line and draw in some air. If that were to happen you will need to bleed the line out by using the bleeder on the burner.
I would always stick around to watch the furnace do a full cycle or just bleed the line at the furnace just incase. Especially if you going to be gone for a while and its cold. You never want to be without heat or have a call back! Riello burners trip quickly if there is any air left in the line.
Thank you! Couldn’t get a hvac company to come out so had to do myself
Very well done. Thank you
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Are the Oil Filters basically a standard part? I have s Sid Harvey's Model XF25 Filer element XR25... I went to Home Depot and got a filter that looks like the same filter but the guy is telling me it only fits the canister that they're also selling?
Probably BS. The filters are very universal. Sid Harvey uses many of their own part numbers, which are identical to other companies.
Nice job!
Is the filter specific to the housing or is it universal
The 1A-30 filter is the most common and should fit almost all this style housing.
Great video, I think even I can replace the filter : ))
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Glad we could give you the confidence to take on replacing your own filter. Good luck. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like Thanks.
Where or what do I look for to buy the new filter that includes those new gaskets? Is this a 1A-30 filter for a 1A25B?
Most of the time the new filters are sold with the gaskets. We have a link on our website to them on amazon. Click the link in the description to take you there. You can find them as your local supply place or lowes or HD. Yes if yours is the same (most common filter out there) you would want a 1A-30 that goes in the filter housing 1A25B.
Home Depot stores in areas of the country that heat w/ fuel oil carry them. Or any good plumbing supply company will stock them. Be sure to look at your filter & get the name of the manufacturer before you go to obtain one.
I know this is old, but for others reference, the 1A-30 fits both 1A-25A and 25B housings.
Good video.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Excellent!
You dont recommend oiling the new gasket, like a car filter gasket?
You could, I can't see it hurting it in anyway. I have seen techs do it both ways with and without oil on the new seal on this style of filter. If it was a newer spin on filter I would definitely recommend doing it as its pretty much the same as a car oil filter.
So if my furnace not working but giving off a burning smell is it possible this ??
Yes, possibly. I had to change the filter in my parents' house and the boiler wasn't turning on and it smelled smokey. I read that it may not turn on as a fail-safe because the filter is so dirty.
I noticed that the screen tubing on the replacement cartridge was not sticking out like the one you had removed. Does the screen need to be cut down or does it not matter?
Its just they way some of them are made, with Smaller filter element not sure if they are trying to save money or leaving a place for oil to get though if the filter becomes clogged and on some of them the screen is able to move up and down within the filter itself. There should be no need to cut it down.
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet thanks for the reply! I just wanted to make sure I was getting the right thing.
@@AnthemFORaNEWwave No problem, Glad we could help. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment/ question. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like. Thanks
@@TheDIYGuyDOTnet Done!
Is it supposed to shout out like that without any vacuum? Or does it have vacuum on it
There is no vacuum being used. It shot out like that as the oil tank has oil in it ( this one was full) so that is the gravity pressure from the drain being at the bottom of the tank. Hope that answers your question.
Are all the filters the same and generic?
How do you know which filter you need to get ? I'm planning on changing mine and not sure how to tell which to get
The one for your boiler
Thanks captain obvious
The video shows a 1A-25A, which is the most common filter. You may have to bring it in to a plumbing supply house to get a replacement if it is an odd size.
Hi. Where can I get those filter ?
Excellent thanks.
I would recommend anyone watching this video follow any steps shown with the exception of the filter direction. The new filter is installed upside down in the video and will cause you nothing but issues as the filter won't actually filter anything if installed this way. Note the direction of the screen when the old filter is taken out vs the screen facing down when reinstalled. No good.
The filter is the same on both sides. The extended screen on one end that you see with the old filter occured after the filter was drawn up inside the top with the bolt, the filter gets pushed down but not the screen, extending the screen.
What are you talking about? The filter is symmetrical on either end. The oil is drawn from the outside of the housing inwards through the filter element, and then drawn up from the center and out into the fuel line. As long as the ends are properly closed, it makes no difference which way it is facing. You're giving advice based on something you assumed from some "clue" you saw in the video? This is why internet advice is dangerous. At least in this case no one is going to blow themselves up listening to you, but they'll sure be baffled and confused trying to figure out which way is the "right" way up when it looks exactly the same on both ends. Because it is the same.
I was confused by this as well as every filter I have seen has the screen exposed at one end. This one seems to be symmetrical as stated below and the filter is just pushed down which IDK where they got it from. When tightening mine I could feel that even on the ones with the screen exposed facing up the filter is compressed.
Thanks Very Helpful
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You can use a quick squirt of brake cleaner to clean excess oil off.
Well done!
thank you sir
Question. I have two shut-off values near the oil tank and there is not little screw for bleeding. Dies anyone else know how I would bleeding after I changed the filter?. Thank you.
I just followed this (great) video and ran into this problem. In my case the bleed screw on the filter housing wasn't bleeding. On the fuel oil pump there's a 1/4" bleed valve with a 3/8" nut. I put some tubing on there and fired the boiler up with the valve cracked about 1/4 turn. When the air cleared I closed the valve.
There are some videos that demonstrate that specific step although this one is the best I've found for changing the filter.
Old video so probably no response but I have a two tank system and when I go to turn both off to stop oil It does nothing
Nice video, thanks!
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Hello, i have a question...is it possible that a digital thermostat not to be compatible with the wiring of an analog thermostat? i had replaced my analog thermostat to a digital and if i set the digital thermostat to let's say 90 degrees, the boiler will not turn on. @@TheDIYGuyDOTnet
What happens if your boiler won't turn back on after changing the filter?
Bleed the air.
Link of the filter by any chance?
Which filter is that?
Very good