If you’re like the average person, you inhale about 15,000 quarts of air per day and spend nearly 90 percent of your time indoors. That’s important information to keep in mind, considering that indoor air can be five times more polluted than outside air. Why does this happen? Well, it starts with the fact that […]
When it comes to heating your southeastern Massachusetts home, there are many fuel options – two of which are kerosene and heating oil. But can you use them interchangeably? Let’s take a look. Heating Oil There are many reasons why people have been turning to heating oil to keep their families safe and warm for more than […]
A recent bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature would drastically change the way families across the Bay State heat their homes, with the goal of eliminating fossil fuels to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. While we here at W.H. Riley & Son recognize the need to combat climate change, the bill – first rejected […]
Did you know that the average American home leaks an amount of air equal to a nearly four square-foot hole in an exterior wall through spaces around windows and doors, and through the walls in its attic and crawl spaces? That’s like leaving a window wide open! The good news is that you can reduce those […]
Your furnace has a simple job to do: to heat air and distribute it throughout your home until your living space reaches the temperature you’ve set on your thermostat. But sometimes your furnace doesn’t know when to quit. If your furnace continuously runs even though the thermostat temperature has been reached – or if it […]
We all love the hypnotic, cozy glow of a home hearth. The problem, if you have a conventional wood burning fireplace, is how much time and energy it takes to get the fire going – not to mention getting it cleaned up afterward. But what if you could enjoy that same cozy experience with just the […]
In addition to providing top-quality, high efficiency Bioheat® Fuel, we here at W.H. Riley & Son are committed to helping your heating equipment run smoothly, efficiently, and reliably whenever you need it. That’s why we talk so often on this blog about the importance of preventive heating maintenance for your oil-fired furnace or boiler – and why […]
If you use heating oil to heat your Massachusetts home, chances are you’ve at least heard of Bioheat® Fuel. But how much do you really know about this great fuel, and how does it differ from conventional “No.2” home heating oil? Let’s take a look. Bioheat® Basics Bioheat® is a blended fuel made by mixing […]
Our crews take great pride in keeping your propane and heating oil deliveries coming all winter long, in any southeastern Massachusetts weather – but on some days, they can really use your help. Please help us keep our crews safe so they can get fuel to as many of our customers as possible on delivery day […]
Every year a furnace ages, the likelihood of encountering a problem with it becomes greater (especially if you skip routine annual maintenance). Here are some of the more common heating problems you’re likely to encounter in the months ahead, and what to do to solve them: Frequent cycling – If you notice your furnace turning on […]