As you may have noticed over the years, the price you pay for heating oil can change quite a bit from season to season – sometimes even from month to month. The question is, why does that happen? When it comes to heating oil prices, the reality is that there are a number of factors that […]
If you have recently purchased a home that has a propane tank, but haven’t yet scheduled a propane delivery, you may be in for a surprise when you attempt to place your first order. Here’s why: If the propane tank on your property was leased (and not owned) by your home’s previous owners, that lease […]
The quality of our indoor air has long been a topic of interest for families with asthma and other respiratory problems – but these coronavirus days, it’s become a top of mind for all of us. If you have a forced air heating system (one with vents and a furnace rather than baseboards or radiators and […]
Most people whose homes lack ductwork choose window air conditioners to take off the edge during the hot months. But there is an alternative to those loud, inefficient, light-stealing units: a ductless air conditioner. Also known as mini-split systems, these compact, quiet systems consist of two components that connect through a small pipe in an […]
With all the time we’re spending at home this spring, it’s more important than ever to keep home comfort systems working efficiently and reliably. That includes your water heater. If you have a storage-type water heater (one with a tank), one important maintenance task to consider while you’re sheltering in place is to drain your […]
Think electrical power is the key to a low-carbon, eco-friendly future? Think again. A full 93 percent of the electricity generated in Rhode Island (and 67 percent of the electricity generated in Massachusetts) is produced by burning natural gas, which is 95% methane – a greenhouse gas with 84 times the global warming potential of carbon […]
With temperatures transitioning and the coronavirus potentially keeping us indoors more than usual in the coming weeks, having a reliable heating and cooling system becomes crucial to maintaining our comfort at home. If your HVAC equipment is having trouble and you fear you may need to repair or replace it, don’t worry: W.H. Riley & […]
Most people think of propane gas only as a fuel for their grill or RV. But the truth is that propane is one of the most versatile and powerful sources of home energy around. Propane can power just about any home comfort appliance that runs on electricity – including your water heater – and usually do […]
If you don’t receive automatic heating oil deliveries from W.H. Riley & Son, one of the most important tasks you have is to monitor how much heating oil in your storage tank. To do that, you’ll need to know how to read your tank gauge – plus a few other things, as you’ll see in a […]
