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What Does A Propane Leak Smell Like?

March 20, 2023

Know The Facts About Propane & Propane Safety Propane is helping to fuel countless homes and businesses these days. As one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels, it’s incredibly versatile – it can be used to heat both your home and water, for cooking, for drying clothes and for running heavy machinery such as forklifts […]

Does Propane Go Bad?

March 6, 2023

And Other Questions Answered If you’re like a lot of families, you use propane to do a lot in and around your Massachusetts home. Perhaps you even take it for granted. But let’s take a closer look at this versatile and cost-effective fuel and answer some questions you may have about it along the way. […]

What Maintenance Does a Water Heater Need?

February 20, 2023

Your water heater works hard. Hopefully you don’t take it for granted. Consider everything it does for the comfort and function of your southeastern Massachusetts household. You depend on it for warm and hot water for bathing, laundry, washing dishes, washing hands, and more. And now is when your water heater’s task is even greater. […]

Frozen Pipes!

February 6, 2023

Here’s What to Do There’s no escaping the cold in Bristol County during the winter. And winter poses a few threats to your home. One of those is having your pipes freeze and possibly burst. That’s a serious problem that may require professional intervention, and W.H. Riley is here to help. Our team of plumbers […]

Winter Heating Oil Delivery

January 16, 2023

An Important Checklist For many communities in America, this has already proven to be a challenging and in some cases dangerous, winter. Record snowfall. Power outages. Freezing temperatures. This winter hasn’t been easy. At W.H. Riley, we care about your family’s safety and comfort. We offer top-quality heating oil for the best price and pair […]

Why Does Diesel Cost More Than Gasoline?

January 4, 2023

W.H. Riley & Son offers businesses in and near Bristol County high-quality diesel fuel for both on-road and off-road vehicles. The types of businesses that rely on diesel fuel are often providing essential services. Diesel keeps fleets of trucks and commercial vehicles on the road. It powers industrial and agricultural equipment. It also runs the […]

Bioheat® Fuel vs Heating Oil

December 19, 2022

Making the Right Choice for Your Home If you’re a W.H. Riley customer, then you’re already benefiting from our commitment to quality. Our family business is dedicated to providing the best products, prices, and service. And we are advancing with the times. Once we delivered coal, hay, straw, and wood, but now we have more […]

How Does a Furnace Work?

November 21, 2022

The Basics Autumn is here and that means you and your family will become increasingly dependent on your home’s heating system to keep you comfortable. If you have a furnace, now is a good time to refamiliarize yourself with the basics of your home heating system and schedule a maintenance visit. Don’t get caught with […]

How Does a Boiler Work?

November 7, 2022

Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter? This is the season when we break out the sweaters and enjoy pumpkin spice. It’s also a good time to familiarize yourself with your heating system and make sure it’s in good shape. Now is a great time to call on the technicians at W.H. Riley & Son. […]

Propane vs Electric

October 24, 2022

Which Is Right for Your Home? It’s in the news again. A number of municipalities around the country are trying to legislate their residents towards electrification. Have you wondered how an electric-powered home compares to one that uses propane? Let’s take a look. The Downside to Electricity Although electricity gets a lot of buzz, it’s […]