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What Determines Home Heating Oil Price?

September 7, 2026

W.H. Riley offers fuel at a reasonable price Homeowners throughout southeastern Massachusetts know that they can rely on W.H. Riley & Son for the heating oil they need when they need it. We offer the best quality heating oil and you can always count on us to deliver clean-burning fuel that will improve your oil […]

Do Ductless Air Conditioners Use A Lot Of Electricity?

August 17, 2026

Conserve electricity with a mini-split from W.H. Riley & Son If you are in the midst of trying to figure out if a ductless AC is the right type of air conditioner for your home here in southeastern Massachusetts, you are probably considering many different variables, such as how much cooling power you need, how […]

Tips for Helping Your Central Air Save Energy

August 3, 2026

Stay comfortable without increasing costs We all know that now summer has arrived here in Southeastern Massachusetts, the demand for your central air conditioning system has increased. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that your energy usage has to exponentially increase. In fact, there are actually many actions a homeowner can take to help their air […]

How Do I Prevent Diesel Fuel Gelling in Cold Weather?

July 20, 2026

Helpful tips from W.H. Riley & Son Those of us who live and work here in southeastern Massachusetts know how cold it can get once winter hits. The frigid temperatures can bring along all sorts of challenges, including challenges to your diesel-powered engine. Cold weather puts a tractor, truck or generator that runs on diesel […]

Is Ductless Air Conditioning Good for Northern Climate Homes?

July 6, 2026

Keep your southeastern Massachusetts home cool with a ductless A/C from W.H. Riley & Son When it comes to figuring out the best type of air conditioning that will work in your home, there are multiple factors to take into consideration. You’ve got to think about the layout of your home, how much cooling power […]

Seven Benefits of Propane Appliances

June 15, 2026

Experience the advantages of propane with W.H. Riley & Son W.H. Riley & Son can happily and easily help a homeowner here in southeastern Massachusetts make one, or many, of the appliances that he or she has in his or her home a propane appliance. In fact, we’ve been providing reliable propane deliveries and expert […]

Does Central Air Conditioning Use More Electricity?

June 1, 2026

How to estimate your A/C’s electricity usage It goes without saying that a central air conditioning system is a key component to keeping certain homeowners here in southeastern Massachusetts cool and comfortable throughout the summer season. As temperatures increase here in the area you may be concerned about how your air conditioner is going to […]

How to Optimize Zoning with Your Ductless Mini-Split System

May 18, 2026

How to Optimize Zoning with Your Ductless Mini-Split System Customize your air conditioning needs Adding a ductless AC system to your home or business here in southeastern Massachusetts has all sorts of benefits. These types of air conditioners use less electricity than both window air conditioners and central air conditions, which gives them points in […]

Seasonal Propane Delivery: Preparing for Winter and Summer

May 4, 2026

Make deliveries safe and easy Here at W.H. Riley & Son, we do the heavy lifting (both physically and metaphorically) when it comes to propane deliveries. We take care of loading up the truck, transporting the fuel and the actual refilling process. While we certainly do the large majority of the work, we do still […]

Is Your AC on Its Last Legs? Exploring the Lifespan of Air Conditioners

April 20, 2026

When it’s time to upgrade contact W.H. Riley & Son One thing that a homeowner here in southeastern Massachusetts wants to avoid is waiting for his or her air conditioning system to completely stop working before thinking about a replacement. This has the potential to leave you quite warm and uncomfortable on a hot and […]