What You Should Do It might seem counterintuitive, but spring is a great time to think about your heater. With the days getting warmer and longer, your heater isn’t working as hard. But you want to make sure that it will be ready to serve you and your family all year long (especially when things […]
A few words about heating oil prices Our economy gets increasingly global every day. That means that events on the other side of the globe can affect the price of things here in southeastern Massachusetts. Heating oil is no exception. And when the price of oil rises, it hurts us all—even those of us who […]
Take advantage of this complimentary service At W. H. Riley & Son, we care about the comfort of your Massachusetts household. We also want to make being a W. H. Riley & Son customer as easy as possible. Because of this, we offer our heating oil and propane gas customers the option to get automatic […]
Learn about this cleaner energy source Propane can do a lot for your Massachusetts home. It’s one of the cleaner and most efficient fuel options available. It’s also very versatile. Propane can run a variety of your home’s appliances—and it can do so more efficiently (and cost-effectively) than electricity. Propane also has a low carbon […]
Have you had your yearly tune-up? This has already been a tough winter, and it isn’t over yet. If you haven’t gotten a yearly tune-up for your heating system, don’t wait another week. Just because spring is on the horizon, doesn’t mean you can ignore your heating system. Winter has plenty of punch left (not […]
Updated: Feb 2022 Dear Valued Customer, Once again, we’re seeing energy prices surge across the board. We know how painful that can be for our customers. It’s painful for us as well. What’s going on? Gasoline has risen more than a dollar more per gallon vs. year ago. Natural gas prices have skyrocketed more than […]
When you keep us in the loop, you get the best service What’s changed? For most of us, it feels like everything. Covid has changed how and where many of us celebrate, work, study, and consume entertainment. And winter always brings some changes with it—how we dress, how much time we spend at home versus […]
You should leave it to the pros. Here’s why. Back in the day, it was rather common for folks to fix and install a lot of the equipment in their homes, but the home of today is much more complex than the home of yesteryear. Consider how many of your car’s components would have been […]
Important safety reminders for your high-efficiency furnace Rule number one of furnace ownership is always clear your vents when it snows. Living in New England, you’re certainly no stranger to shoveling snow. You know you need to clear your walkways and driveways of snow and ice to keep you, your family, and visitors safe. It’s […]
Four tips for a more energy-efficient winter Winter can land a heavy blow to most budgets. If fact, winter can blow most budgets to smithereens. The additional cost of all the holidays and the requisite presents and travel can leave even the thriftiest customer in the red (and not the festive kind). Another expense that […]