If you’re in the market for a new heating oil supplier, it can be tempting to shop for one based purely on their per-gallon price of oil. We understand why: owning and operating a home in southeastern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island these days isn’t cheap. Unfortunately, when it comes to shopping for home energy […]
You’ve probably gotten used to that big metal hot water tank sitting in your basement, and the occasional cold shower you have to endure after your teen takes 20 minutes with hers. But you don’t have to: instead, you can upgrade to a propane tankless water heater. Unlike a conventional water heater, which heats and […]
We haven’t had that first real cold snap yet in southeastern Massachusetts or northern Rhode Island – just some seasonably cool evenings. But as we know all too well here in New England, the cold will eventually come – and when it does, we know to expect a barrage of phone calls from people requesting heating […]
When it comes to heating your home, there are many energy options to choose from – heating oil, natural gas, and electricity, to name a few. But in many ways, one option stands above the rest when you consider all the facts: clean, green propane gas. Propane gas beats the rest when it comes to […]
We have a long tradition of service to local families. Since our founding in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 1873, W.H. Riley & Son has taken a customer-first approach to serving our many friends and neighbors––and now is no exception. Our brand-new blog and website are designed with you in mind. They help us deliver more information […]
The weather may be warm now but you know cold temperatures are looming. Here are some tips from the experienced technicians at W.H. Riley & Son to help you get through the winter: Have your heating system inspected and tuned up by the trained technicians at W.H. Riley. Many heating issues go undetected, so having […]
It’s hard to believe now, with the weather so warm. But it won’t be long before you’re going need heat. And when you do, you want your heating system to operate – and operate efficiently. That’s why now is the best time to schedule a tune-up, before the autumn chill arrives. Tune-ups (sometimes called “system […]
When William H. Riley and his son Elmer launched W.H. Riley & Son nearly 150 years ago, the focus was on heating homes in Southeastern Massachusetts. In those days, it was with coal and wood. Over the years, however, W.H. Riley also provided other services, including construction and hauling materials. Today, keeping your home warm […]
W.H. Riley has been around a long time. How long might you ask? Well in the year W.H. Riley was founded… Ulysses S. Grant was sworn in to his second term as President. Levi Strauss & Co. first began manufacturing jeans. New York’s Central Park was officially completed. Jesse James and his gang pulled off […]
The common belief is that heating oil is not environmentally friendly. But thanks to advancements in recent years, heating oil is a much “cleaner” product than in the past. One of the biggest transitions in heating oil in recent years has been the move toward ultra-low sulfur heating oil. Bioheat is a blend of ultra-low […]